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Starting The Hobby Of Loose Gemstone Collecting
By Lee MacRae
For many people collecting semi-precious and precious gemstones like
loose diamonds or
loose gemstones is a passionate hobby. They love the colors and the beauty of the wide array of gemstones you can find just about everywhere in the world. This article will look at a number of factors you should understand in starting in this interesting hobby.
At the very beginning you'll need the knowledge on the wide variety of stones available. This knowledge will help you to know what you're buying so you buy the right items. A knowledgeable buyer is a wise one.
One of the first things you look at is the color of the gem. Highly prized gemstones have pure colors there as close as possible to the exact spectral color of red, orange, yellow, green, blue or violet. Muted gemstone colors or on the dark side lowers the value per carat.
Cut is one of the all-important 4Cs and factors into appraisal of diamonds but you're gemstones as well. An excellent cut will highlight the pure color of the stone, lessen any inclusions and exhibits good overall symmetry and proportion. One way of determining the excellence in gemstone cut is to consider if it is able to reflect light on a consistent level 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. Gem color appears washed out.
The clarity in a stone is our next factor. When we talk of clarity it relates to the amount of inclusions (trace elements or large particles of other elements or minerals) that a gem has. Generally speaking, a clearer stone is definitely worth much more. To determine the flaws not seen with the unaided eye requires a 10X gemstone loupe or gemstone microscope. Many hobbyists will get 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 of being more uniform than carat weight. But different gemstones may be the same size but different carat weights and consequently, different pricing structures. This is due to the nature of gemstone difference regarding specific gravity depending upon the materials chemical composition and characteristic crystalline structure. For example, a one carat 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.
Although gemstones are normally used for jewelry, they are perfectly good collectibles in their own right. In fact, there are many attractive and interesting gemstones that are too fragile or too large to be used in jewelry. Look at each stone and think of it as a piece of art, a miniature sculpture to be treasured for its unique nature and vibrant colors. And unlike many hobbies where you have to buy everthing you can use vacation time to actually hunt for raw gemstones in stead of buying. In the United States in Michigan you can find Agate, Chlorastrolite and Hematite. And if you travel to Canada you will find nephrite jade in Mount Ogden, British Columbia or Tourmaline from Chatham Twonship, Quebec and even the unique deep blue beryl in Canada's Yukon Territory. Take up gemstone collecting and you won't regret it.
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The weight of a diamond is measured in carats (ct.). Each carat is divided into
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fraction are measured within acceptable ranges. For example: a 1/2 ct diamond
pendant may have a range of + or - .06 points. In other words, the total diamond
weight may vary from .44 to .56 points and still be considered a 1/2 carat.
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This is the most prized and expensive of the naturally-colored chalcedonies. Its color varies from a bright apple-green to greenish-yellow. Unlike most other green stones which owe their color to chromium or vanadium, chrysoprase derives its color from a nickel silicate. It was a particular favorite of Frederick the Great of Prussia who loved the bright green color. Today it�s used on many buildings in Prague in the Czech Republic, including the Chapel of St. Wencelas. James Avery uses the best qualities of chrysoprase in our jewelry. Deposits are found in Australia, Brazil, India, Malagasy Republic, South Africa, Russia and the U.S. It ranks 6.5 to 7 on the Mohs Scale of Hardness.
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Latest Gemstone ArticleHow To Start Loose Gemstone Collecting
By Lee MacRae
The term gemology refers to the profession, science, and even art of evaluating and identifying rocks known as
natural diamonds or
loose gemstones. Many people take up gemology more as a hobby. They become interested in collecting
loose gemstones or
loose diamonds. You'll even find some that like to visit various locations close by to look for rough gemstones. Some even tumble or learn to cut their own gemstones. If this sounds like a hobby you would like to get involved in follow along as we show you the various factors in gemstone collecting.
At the very beginning you need to learn all you can on each of the gemstones out there. You'll find it very helpful to know what exactly you're looking for and prevent you from wasting your money. Get the answer to questions like how, where and what to buy.
The first criteria you need to evaluate is stone color. It is a fact that gemstones are the most intensely colored naturally occurring materials you can find. 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 become higher in value they closer they are to natural spectral colors of red, orange, yellow, green, blue, and violet. They drop in value the farther they deviate from the pure natural color.
The cut of a gemstonestone is the second most important factor to look at. The precision of cut is the factor that determines the amount of light the stone will reflect. The cut will factor highly in the brilliance of the stone and how much someone will pay for it.
Next up is the clarity of the gemstone. The aspect of clarity refers to the external blemishes or the internal conclusions or flaws of the gemstone. Larger flaws you can usually see with your naked eye while others require close examination using a 10X magnification.
Another consideration is the duo of size and weight. Due to the fact gemstones can vary in density or specific gravity. Weight and size are not necessarily equal across the board. 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 would be about 1.23 carats.
Getting involved in collecting gemstones can give you an enjoyable pastime and rewarding in the long run. You don't need to spend a lot of money and yet you can buy some very beautiful items. Many people love to set aside vacation or weekend time to go hunting gemstones. Take the example of the US. In Minnesota you can hunt for Agate and Thomsonite. Or ou can take a longer vacation and find opal in Opalton, Yowah, Queensland, Austalia, topaz in Beechworth, Victoria or look in the garnet fields in Harts Range in the Northern Territory of Australia.
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Chrysoprase is often referred to as Australian Jade due to its wonderful green
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In general, gemstone pricing within each variety follows common sense: the more
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Amethyst is a member of the crystal quartz or silica group, which are the most
common minerals on Earth. Amethyst ranges in color from light lavender to dark
purple. Violet is the color of Spirituality. Amethyst promotes honesty,
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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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Gemological Information ArticleStarting To Collect Loose Gemstones
By Lee MacRae
Why collect
loose gemstones you ask? Well for one thing they've been sought for their beauty for many centuries. And like their higher counterpart,
natural diamonds their value increases over time. Many hobbyists love to find, collect and finish the wide variety of gemstones available today. Follow along as we examine the
loose gemstones hobby.
The very first step in starting the hobby of collecting gemstones the smart way is through the power of knowledge. By taking a quick trip to the library or local bookstore you can locate all you need to know about the subject that will prevent you from making mistakes at the start.
Of paramount importance is the color of the gemstone. Top grade gemstones have pure colors there as close as possible to the exact spectral color of orange, green, yellow, Violet or blue. Gemstone colors that are somewhat muted or are too dark are diminished in value.
Gemstone cut is one of the most important traits when evaluating gemstones. The stone has to be cut correctly to reflect light properly. A poor cut will not reflect light in a consistent way. Color tone, saturation, and hue will be inconsistent.
Another factor to look at is the stone's clarity. This means the stones purity or the lack of internal inclusions, spots, or particles within the crystal. Without a doubt, zero flaws would make the gemstone highly valuable.
Next thing to look at is the duo of size and weight. Because gemstones can vary greatly in density and specific gravity. Size and weight are not necessarily equal from stone to stone. If a diamond of a certain size weighs 1.00 carats then an equal sized ruby would weigh 1.20 carats instead. An equal sized Emerald would be 0.95 carats while an Alexandrite gem stone would came in at 1.23 carats.
Collecting various gemstones can be a great hobby. And there is such a variety in gemstones you can collect. You can start collecting gemstones like Chrysocolla, Opal (Girasol) or Tourmaline for instance. The opportunities are seemingly endless. And if money is tight you can find gemstones for yourself instead of buying. For example in California you can find Agate, Benitoite, Californite, Diamond, Citrine, Tourmaline, Abalone Pearl, Kunzite, Chrysopras
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Two Afrikaner brothers owned a farm where the Orange and Vaal rivers join.
Johannes Nicholas de Beer and Diederik Arnoldus de Beer had diamonds discovered
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Kimberly region. One mine was named after the original owners of the property,
and the other one was named after the area. The De Beers and Kimberly mines were
consequently born. Rhodes and Rudd merged the two enterprises to form De Beers
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