Collecting Gemstones
By Lee MacRae
Why would someone go to the trouble of collect loose gemstones? Well to begin with they are very beautiful items. And like their more familiar cousin, natural diamonds, they can appreciate in value over time. Many people love to collect and show case the wide variety of gemstones available today. Follow along as we examine the loose gemstones hobby.
First off you'll need the knowledge on the various gemstones available. You'll find it very helpful to know what you're buying so you buy the right items. Without the proper knowledge you can make costly mistakes.
First, color is a major part in the value of the stone. The closer the color of the gemstone is to its pure spectral color the more highly prized it is. Traditionally, these specter colors include violent, blue, green,, orange and red. Colors that tend to be paler or darker are considered a lower value.
The cut of the gemstone is the second most important value determination to look at before buying. The precision of cut is the factor which determines how much light the gemstone stone will reflect. It will ultimately ultimately determine the stones brilliance and how much it will be valued.
Our next consideration is the clarity of the gemstone. The aspect of clarity refers to the internal conclusions or flaws of a stone being considered. Larger flaws are visible to the unaided eye while others need a 10X magnification.
You will often find that gemstones are often listed according to their size criteria because of being more uniform than carat weight. But two different gemstones may be of the same size but have different carat weights that result in different pricing structures. This is due to gemstone difference of relative density or specific gravity depending upon the materials chemical composition and characteristic crystalline structure. For example, a one carat round diamond with standard proportions will be approximately 6.5 mm in diameter. A comparable a brilliant ruby of the same proportions in size will weigh in at 1.55 carats.
Taking up the collecting of loose gemstones can create an enjoyable hobby and pastime. And there is a wide range and variety in precious and semi precious stones that you can collect. You could try collecting Lapis lazuli, Citrine or Zircon and then try others. The choice and beauty and variety is almost endless. And if money is tight you can go gemstone hunting and find the raw materials instead of buying them. Take the example of the United States. In Michigan you can find Agate, Chlorastrolite and Hematite.
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The Peruvian opal is said to aid sleeping and calming down the mind. It is a
blue opal that is quite rare and can only be found in the Andes Mountains in
Peru. It has a Caribbean color to it, and is considered the national gemstone of
Peru. Charlatans have taken to pushing dyed blue opals onto the market. Experts
say that if the blue color of the stone appears to be uneven then it is probably
a dyed stone and not a valid opal.
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Alexandrite is used for increasing self-confidence, balance, and happiness.
Alexandrite is the Traditional Birthstone for June. For the 45th and 55th year
of marriage, Alexandrite is the anniversary gemstone. The first Alexandrite was
mined in 1831. Alexandrite is named after Alexander II of Russia.
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