Friday, October 31, 2008

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How To Collect Loose Gemstones


By Lee MacRae


Many people today say collecting loose gemstones or loose diamonds is their favorite hobby. Many people have a great love Of the assorted number of gemstones found around the world today. Follow along as we look at a number of factors you should understand when starting to collect gemstones yourself.


To begin with your first priority is to visit the library and get some books. You want to know as much as possible about precious and semiprecious gemstones. The more you know about gemstones the wiser will be your purchases. You'll know exactly what to buy.


Color is a subjective idea but a very important part in giving value to a gemstone. The closer a color is to its pure spectral color the more highly prized it is. Remember that the spectral colors include violent, blue, green,, orange and red. Colors that are paler or darker than the pure color tend to be less valued.


The cut of a gemstonestone is the next factor to look at before a purchase is made. How precise the cut is is the factor which determines how much light the stone will reflect. It will ultimately ultimately determine the stones brilliance and how much it will be valued.


A third consideration is the clarity of the stone. This is talking about the purity of the gemstone or the lack of internal inclusions, particles or spots within the crystal structure. Without a doubt, zero flaws are hard to find and make your stones very valuable.


Next item to look at is the duo of weight and size. Due to the fact gemstones can vary greatly in density and specific gravity. Size and weight are not necessarily equal from stone to stone. Take the example of a diamond that weighs 1.00 carats and a ruby of equal size would weigh 1.20 carats. An emerald stone would be about 0.95 carats and an Alexandrite stone would be about 1.23 carats.


Taking up the collecting of loose 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 Lapis lazuli, Tiger's-eye or Bixbite (Red beryl) for instance. The varieties are nearly endless. And if money is tight you can go hunting for raw gemstones. Take the example of the US. In New Jersey you can find Smoky Quartz, Agate, Pearl and Prehnite.


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For the 4th and 6th year of marriage, Amethyst is the anniversary gemstone.
Amethyst is used to increase spiritually. Often amethyst is used in presents to
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The best chrysoprase is found in Australia (Queensland). Other places include:
Austria, Brazil, Czechoslovakia, Russia, and USA (California). Chrysoprase is
used for spiritual protection. Chrysoprase was said said to be a "Victory Stone.
" In the 1800's, Chrysoprase was said to help thieves become invisible.
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Topaz is full of mystery, in fact there is a famous movie mystery thriller named
after it. The Topaz is well-known as a large quality gem. The worlds. largest
topaz crystal was found in Brazil at the Minas Gerais, the world.s most well-
known producer of topaz. It was purchased in 1938 by Allan Caplan, a New York
dealer in minerals and precious gems. Upon his first inspection of the stone he
thought there might be something wrong with it, and this particular stone along
with two others were sent the American Museum for further study. What the
experts found was the largest topaz known to that date. It is still housed at
the museum.
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Monday, October 27, 2008

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Collecting Gemstones


By Lee MacRae


The term gemology refers to the profession, science, and even art of evaluating and identifying gemstones from natural diamonds to loose gemstones. Many people take up gemology more as a hobby. They become very interested in starting to collect loose gemstones or loose diamonds. Some people even begin to travel to various locations nearby or even different countries to look for rough gemstones. Some even tumble or learn to cut their own gemstones. If this hobby interest you then read along as this article discusses the various factors in gemstone collecting.


The very first step in beginning this hobby the right way is by getting adequate knowledge about them. By visiting a local library you can locate all you need to know about the subject that will prevent you from making mistakes at the start.


To start with, an important aspect in gemstone evaluation is color. Without a doubt, gemstones are the most intensely colored natural material available on earth. Gemstones are so related to color that they've even become associated with particular ones. You've no doubt heard about emerald green, ruby red, sapphire blue, jade green, turquoise or aquamarine. Gemstones will have a higher value the closer they are to the colors in the spectrum of red, orange, yellow, green, blue, and violet. They are valued much less the more they move away from the spectral color.


The cut of your gemstone is an important aspect to consider in evaluating gemstones. The cut has to be done in a way that reflects light back to the viewer. A poor cut will not reflect light consistently over its entire surface. The color hue, color tone and saturation will be inconsistent.


Another factor to consider is the stone's clarity. This means the gemstones purity or the lack of internal inclusions, particles or spots within the crystal structure. Obviously, stones with a lack of flaws would make the gemstone highly valuable.


Next on the agenda is the duo of weight and size. Due to the fact gemstones vary and specific gravity or density. Weight and size are not equal for each and every stone. If you have a diamond that weighs 1.00 carats an equal sized ruby would weigh 1.20 carats instead. An equal sized Emerald would be 0.95 carats while an Alexandrite stone would be about 1.23 carats.


Collecting gemstones can be very rewarding hobby. And there is such a variety in gemstones you can collect. You can start collecting gemstones like Diamond, Spinel or Iolite for example. The varieties are nearly endless. And if you like to save money but love vacations you can go hunting for raw gemstones. Take the example of the United States. In Virginia you can find Amethyst, Garnet, Beryl and Moonstone.


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Despite the immense popularity of diamonds, colored gemstones have always been among the most popular and expressive forms of jewelry. The bright colors of colored gemstones give each a unique personality, and personal tastes in color often dictate preferences for particular stones.
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Mon, 06 Oct 2008 19:43:26 GMT

Saffronart to Auction 42ct Natural Yellow Forevermark Diamond
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