Why I Like Gemstones
Starting To Collect Loose Gemstones
By Lee MacRae
Why collect loose gemstones you ask? Well for one thing gemstones are extremely beautiful. And just like natural diamonds their value increases over time. Many in this hobby love to collect and work with the wide variety of gemstones available today. Follow along as we look at the hobby of collecting loose gemstones.
To begin with you need to learn all you can on the various gemstones available. You'll find it very helpful to know what exactly you're looking for so you buy the right items. A knowledgeable buyer is a wise one.
One of the first things you look at Is gemstone color. Top grade gemstones have pure colors there as close as possible in pureness to the spectral colors of yellow, blue, Violet, green, orange or red. Gemstone colors that are somewhat muted or too dark can lower the value.
Gemstone cut is an important factor to consider when buying a gemstone. The cut has to be done correctly to reflect light properly. A gemstone with the poor cut will not reflect light consistently over its entire surface. The hue, tone and color saturation will never be consistent.
Next up is the aspect of clarity. The aspect of clarity refers to the internal conclusions or flaws of the gemstone under consideration. Any large flaws can be seen with the unaided eye with others requiring a 10X magnification.
Gemstones are often listed according to their size aspect because it is more uniform than carat weight. But different gemstones may have the same size but have different carat weights that result in different in prices as well. This is due to the difference in relative density or specific gravity depending upon the 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 round brilliant ruby of the same size and proportions will weigh in at 1.55 carats.
Collecting various gemstones can be a great hobby. And there is such a variety when it comes to gemstones. You can collect gemstones like Olivine (Peridot), Chalcedony (bloodstone) or Kornerupine for instance. The opportunities are seemingly endless. And if you like a hands on hobby you can go hunting for raw gemstones. Just in the United States in Colorado you can find Beryl, Aquamarine, Phenacite, Garnet, Amethyst, Agate, Citrine, Pyrite, Rose Quartzcomma
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Gemstone sizes are usually given in carat weight (ct) or described in millimeters (mm). Some typical gemstone shapes and approximate weights for various sizes and shapes are shown on the opposite page although the exact size varies with the type of gemstone. In addition to weight and/or size, the prices of finer gemstones typically vary depending on the shape, cut, degree of clarity and tone or color of each gemstone.
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lapis lazuli scarab with their dead, as they believed it offered protection. In
the earliest cultures, lapis lazuli was valued more highly than gold. Lapis
Lazuli brings mental clarity, self knowledge, and honesty. It is a stone of
truth and friendship, promoting harmony in relationships.
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