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So You Want To Collect Gemstones
By Lee MacRae
Many people, young and old, say collecting loose gemstones or loose diamonds is their favorite hobby. They love the colors and the beauty Of the assorted number of gemstones found around the world today. Follow along as we discuss a number of things you need to know in starting in this interesting hobby.
At the very beginning you need to learn all you can on the various gemstones available. This knowledge will help you to know what you're buying and prevent you from making mistakes. This will help you make informed decisions.
First on your list to take into account will be the color of the gemstone. You'll want the stone to be as close in color as possible to the pure spectrum colors. We are talking about red, orange, yellow, green, blue, and violet. In general terms, the prices of very dark are very pale semiprecious and precious gemstones are less per carat.
The cut of the stone is extremely important and is used not only to appraise diamonds but you're gemstones as well. A precision cut gemstone highlights the pure color of the stone, diminish any inclusions, and show off its symmetry and proportions. One way of determining the excellence in the cut is to look at how evenly it reflects light throughout the surface of the stone. But if a gem is cut too shallow, most of this light were refracted away rather than reflecting inside the stone. The gem appears washed out.
Another factor to consider is the clarity of the gemstone under consideration. This means the stones purity with no internal conclusions, particles or spots inside the crystal. Obviously, stones with a lack of flaws are hard to find and make your stones very valuable.
Next to consider are size and weight. Except for corals and pearls, all gemstones are priced by the unit, carat. One carat equals a 0.2 grams. Be aware however, that weight and size are not always equal and gemstones. The density and specific gravity can differ in stones. Take a diamond that weighs 1.00 carats and you will see that a similar sized sapphire or ruby weighs out at 1.20 carats.
Although gemstones are normally used for jewelry, they are perfectly good collectibles in their own right. In fact, there are many attractive and interesting gems that are too fragile or too large to be used in jewelry. Look at each loose gemstone and consider it as a piece of art and value it for its unusual nature and for the craftsmanship of the artisan who shaped it. And unlike some hobbies that require you to pay for your specimens you can find your raw materials through field trips In the US in Wyoming you can find Agate (including Moss Agate), Jade, Ruby, Jasper, Bloodstone as well as Star Sapphire. And if you travel to Canada you will find rhodonite at various locations in British Columbia or labradorite on Tabor Island, as well as iolite from Manitouwadge, Ontario. Think of collecting gemstones as a great hobby and pastime.
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Tips On loose semi precious gemstones
Zircon is somewhat soft so avoid scratches and sharp blows. Avoid hot water and
household chemicals. Brown Zicon is usually heat treated to change them to
colorless or blue Zircon. Blue stones that revert to brown will regain the blue
if reheated. Blue Zircon reheated in the presence of oxygen will change to a
golden yellow.
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Sapphire is September's birthstone and comes in every color except red (ruby).
Blue is the most common color for sapphire gems. White sapphire is occassionally
used as a diamond substitute. Sapphire tennis bracelets are beautiful and loved
by many.
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