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Starting The Hobby Of Loose Gemstone Collecting


By Lee MacRae


Why collect loose gemstones you ask? Well to begin with gemstones are extremely beautiful. And like their higher counterpart, natural diamonds their value increases over time. Many hobbyists love to collect and work with the wide variety of gemstones available today. Follow along as we examine the loose gemstones hobby.


To begin with your first priority is to get yourself some reading material. You want to understand as much as you possibly can about the subject of gemstones. The more you understand about each kind of gemstone the better off you'll be. You'll know exactly what to buy.


Number one to look at is the color of the gem. Gemstones at the top of the ladder have colors that are close to the purest spectral colors of violent, blue, green,, orange or red. Gemstone colors that are muted or too dark are diminished in value.


Gemstone cut is an important aspect to consider in evaluating gemstones. The gemstone must be cut with precision to reflect the light properly. A gemstone with an improper cut can't reflect the light consistently over its surface. Color saturation, hue and tone will never be consistent.


Next to look at is the issue of gemstone clarity. The aspect of clarity refers to the external blemishes or the internal conclusions or flaws of a stone. Any large flaws you can usually see with your naked eye with others requiring a 10X magnification.


You will often find that gemstones are often listed according to their size aspect since it is more uniform than carat weight. But different gemstones may be the same size but have different carat weights that result in different pricing structures. This factor comes from the difference regarding specific gravity or relative density and depends on the materials chemical composition and crystalline structure. For example, a one carat round diamond with standard proportions will be approximately 6.5 mm in diameter. A comparable round brilliant ruby of the same size and proportions will weigh in at 1.55 carats instead.


Collecting gemstones as a hobby can be very enjoyable and rewarding in the long run. It doesn't have to be very expensive and yet you can buy some very beautiful items. Many people love to set aside vacation or weekend time to go hunting for raw gemstones. Take the example of the US. In Oregon you'll find Agate, Obsidian, Hydrolite and Sunstone. And if you like to travel farther you can find opal in Coober Pedy, Andamooka or Mintabie in South Australia, topaz in Mt Surprise or O'Briens Creek in Queensland, Australia or check out the quartz regions in Cloncurry in Queensland, Australia.


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Onyx is a rich-looking, affordable black stone. It is often mixed with pearls to
create elegant jewelry. Onyx, sard, and sardonyx are all varieties of chalcedony
(microcrystaline quartz). Onyx comes in brown, white, grey, and black. Sard is a
reddish-brown variety. Sardonyx is a blend of sard and onyx with the red bands
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Gemstone Article Of The Month

So You Want To Collect Loose Gemstones


By Lee MacRae


Why collect loose gemstones you ask? For many people it's because they are very beautiful items. And just like natural diamonds they can become extremely valuable over the years. Many hobbyists love to find, collect and finish the nearly 150 types of gemstones found today. Read long as we discuss the hobby of loose gemstone collecting.


Right at the beginning, what you need is to get yourself some reading material. You want to understand as much as you possibly can about the subject of gemstones. The more you know about the hobby of gemstones the less likely you are to make a mistake. You'll know exactly what to look for in a quality stone.


Number one to look at is the color of the gem. Gemstones at the top of the ladder exhibit colors similar to the purest spectral colors of red, orange, yellow, green, blue or violet. Gemstone colors that are somewhat muted or are too dark can lower the value.



Gemstone cut is very important and is used not only to appraise diamonds but you're gemstones as well. An excellent cut will showcase the gemstone's color, diminish any inclusions, and highlight the proportions and symmetry of the stone. One way to determine the precision regarding the cut is how consistent and well, it reflects the light over the stones complete surface. But if a gem is cut too shallow, much of the light will refract out of the gem instead of reflecting inside the gemstone. Gemstone color will be washed out.


Gemstone clarity is the next item to consider. Gemstone clarity relates to the absence of flaws or blemishes inside the stone. Generally speaking, a clearer stone is obviously valued highly. To see flaws beyond with the eye can see requires a gemstone loupe or gemstone microscope. Many hobbyists will buy an inexpensive 10X gemstone or jewelers loup for viewing their coins, beads, stamps or in our case gemstones.


Gemstones are often listed according to their size because it is more uniform than carat weight. But two different gemstones may have the same size but have different carat weights that result in different prices as well. This factor comes from the difference in specific gravity depending upon the chemical composition and characteristic crystalline structure. A one carat round brilliant diamond, for example with normal proportions is approximately 6.5 mm around. A ruby that is the same size will weigh approximately 1.55 carats.


Taking up the collecting of loose gemstones can be very rewarding hobby. And there is such a variety when it comes to gemstones. You can start collecting gemstones like Olivine (Peridot), Citrine or Zircon and then try others. The opportunities are seemingly endless. And if money is tight you can find gemstones for yourself instead of buying. For example in Missouri you can hunt for Pearl, Fluorite, Pyrite and Calcite.


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The Cullinan III diamond is a pear-shaped diamond of over 94 carats, and is in
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The Andamooka Opal is a famous opal which was presented to Queen Elizabeth II in
the 1950s on the occasion of her first visit to Australia. It was discovered in
Andamooka, South Australia, an historic opal mining town. The opal was cut and
polished by John Altmann to a weight of 203 carats (40.6 g). It displays a
magnificent array of reds, blues, and greens and was set with diamonds into an
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Collecting Prescious And Semi-Prescious Gemstones


By Lee MacRae


Why would anyone collect items like loose gemstones, you ask? Well to begin with gemstones are extremely beautiful. And just like natural diamonds their value increases over time. Many people love to collect and work with each and every one of the 150 varieties available. Follow along as we look at the hobby of collecting loose gemstones.


The first thing you need to do is to get yourself some books on gemstones. You want to understand everything there is to know about your new hobby. The more you understand about the hobby of gemstones the less likely you are to make a mistake. You'll know exactly what to buy.


The first item to take into account should be gemstone color. You'll want the stone that is as close as possible to the pure spectrum colors. This means violet, orange, yellow, green, blue, and red. The prices for very pale or very dark precious and semi precious stones are less per carat.


Gemstone cut is one of the most important traits in evaluating gemstones. The gemstone must be cut correctly to reflect light properly. A gemstone with an improper cut will not reflect light in a consistent way. The hue, tone and color saturation will always look inconsistent.


Next to look at is the clarity of the gemstone. Clarity is the term that refers to the internal conclusions or flaws of a stone being considered. Any large flaws are visible to the naked eye with the others needing a 10X magnification.


Gemstones are often categorized according to their size aspect because it is more uniform than carat weight. But different gemstones may be the same size but different carat weights and consequently, different pricing structures. This factor comes from the difference in relative density or specific gravity depending upon the chemical composition and crystal structure type Normally a one carat brilliant round diamond of typical proportions will be approximately 6.5 mm in diameter. A ruby that is the same size will weigh in at 1.55 carats instead.


Collecting various gemstones can create an enjoyable hobby and pastime. And there is such a variety when it comes to gemstones. You can start collecting gemstones like Obsidian, Topaz or Zeolite (Thomsonite) and then try others. The varieties are nearly endless. And if you like a hands on hobby you can go hunting for raw gemstones. Just in the United States in Pennsylvania you can find Amethyst, Almandite Garnet and Pyrope Garnet, Beryl, Sunstone and Moonstone.


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The world of gemstones is vast, fascinating, and at times intimidating. When we
are shopping for gemstones, there is a lot to know. Sometimes we want something
beautiful and valuable for ourselves, sometimes we want to give a special gift
to someone else. Whatever the case, we gemstone shoppers want to make sure that
what we are buying is as valuable as we think it is. This means that we need to
learn about the different kinds of gemstones and how much they usually cost. We
need to learn about gemstone treatments and imitations. And an especially
important task is understanding why pieces of gemstone jewelry can be worth very
different amounts even though they contain the same gemstones.
There are many factors that influence the value of gemstones. When shopping for
gemstones, it is important to understand these factors. The most common ones are
color, clarity, size and cut. Most of these factors have an impact on most
gemstones, but on some more than others.
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Colorless when pure, the zirconium silicate takes on various shades due to
impurities. The most popular zircon-color is blue. Most blue gemstones come in a
pastel blue, but some exceptional gems have a bright blue color. Zircon is also
available in green, dark red, violet, yellow, brown, and orange. The brown
varieties, mostly found in South Asian nations, are heat treated in order to
produce colorless and blue zircons. In the gemstone trade some terms refer to
different colored zircons:
Hyacinth: yellow, yellow-red to red-brown zircon
Jargon: straw-yellow to almost colorless zircon
Starlight: rich, slightly greenish blue zircon variety, created by heating
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How To Collect Loose Gemstones


By Lee MacRae


Gemology is a term referring to the science, art and profession of identifying and evaluating rocks known as natural diamonds or loose gemstones. A number of people taken up gemology as a hobby. They become interested in collecting and evaluating loose gemstones or loose diamonds. Some people even begin to visit various locations close by or possibly even in other countries to hunt for raw or rough gemstones. Some even tumble or learn to cut their own gemstones. If you have an interest in this hobby follow along as we show you the different aspects of this hobby.


Right at the beginning, what you need is to get yourself some books on gemstones. You want to know everything there is to know about your new hobby. The more you understand about the hobby of gemstones the wiser will be your purchases. You will know exactly what to look for.


Color is a subjective idea but a very important part in giving value to a gemstone. The closer a color is to its purer spectral value the more valuable it is. Traditionally, these specter colors include red, orange, yellow, green, blue, and violet. Colors that are paler or darker are considered a lower value.


The cut of the gemstone is one of the most important traits when you consider a gemstone's value. The gemstone must be cut with precision to reflect the light properly. A gemstone with an improper cut will not reflect light in a consistent way. The hue, tone and color saturation will be inconsistent.


A third consideration is the clarity of the stone under consideration. This means the gemstones purity or the lack of internal inclusions, internal particles or spots inside the crystal. Without a doubt, zero flaws will make a gemstone very valuable.


Next on the agenda is the duo of weight and size. Because gemstones can vary in density or specific gravity. Weight and size are not necessarily equal across the board. If a diamond of a certain size weighs 1.00 carats then an equal sized Sapphire would weigh more than 1.20 carats. An Emerald of equal size would be approximately 0.95 carats while an Alexandrite gem stone would came in at 1.23 carats.


Taking up the collecting of loose gemstones can be a great hobby. And there are so many different types in gemstones you can collect. You could try collecting Alexandrite and other varieties of chrysoberyl, Quartz and its varieties or Turquoise and then try others. The choice and beauty and variety is almost endless. And if you like to save money but love vacations you can go gemstone hunting and find the raw materials instead of buying them. Take the example of the United States. In New Hampshire you can rock hunt for Beryl, Rock Crystal and Garnet.


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Honored as the stone of fidelity and chastity, some say it is a sign of peace
and friendship, while ancient Romans and Egyptians felt it was a holy stone of
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Quartz that is formed of multigrained microcrystals, not just of one single crystal, is called chalcedony. The name is applied to many well-known varieties of gemstones. They are found in all 50 states and come in many colors and color combinations. Unlike quartz, chalcedony does not look clear and glassy but waxy and translucent. It refers specifically to translucent white, blue, pale grayish-blue, purple, pink, yellow, orange, red, or solid-colored chalcedony other than carnelian, sard, or Chrysoprase, which are naturally-colored chalcedony varieties. Most chalcedony used in jewelry, as with the stones used by James Avery, is color-enhanced for a more consistent color. It ranks 6.5 to 7 on the Mohs Scale of Hardness which means it is fairly durable to wear as jewelry.
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The Chalk Emerald Ring is of superb clarity and deep green color of the 37.82-
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