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Starting The Hobby Of Loose Gemstone Collecting

By Lee MacRae

Why would someone go to the trouble of collect loose gemstones? Well to begin with gemstones are extremely beautiful. And like their more familiar cousin, natural diamonds, they can appreciate in value over time. Many hobbyists love to find, collect and finish the wide variety of gemstones available today. Follow along as we look at the hobby of collecting loose gemstones.

Right at the beginning, what you need is to visit the library and get some books. You want to understand as much as you possibly can about the subject of gemstones. The more you know about each kind of gemstone the less likely you are to make a mistake. With adequate knowledge you are less likely to be fooled.

Color is a very important part in the value of the stone. The closer a color is to its purer spectral value the more valuable the stone becomes. Traditionally, these specter colors are orange, green, yellow, Violet and blue. Colors that are darker or palerthan a pure color are considered a lower value.

Gemstone cut is very important and factors into appraisal of diamonds but you're gemstones as well. An excellent cut will showcase the natural color of the gemstone, diminishes its inclusions, and exhibits good overall symmetry and proportion. One way of determining the excellence in the cut of the stone is to consider if it is able to reflect light on a consistent level over its entire surface. If the stone is cut on the shallow side much of the light will refract out of the gem instead of reflecting inside. Gemstone color will be washed out.

The next factor to look at is the gemstone's clarity. This refers to the stones purity or the lack of internal inclusions, particles or spots within the crystal structure. Needless to say, stones with no flaws would make the gemstone highly valuable.

Next thing to look at is the duo of weight and size. Due to their nature gemstones can vary greatly in density and specific gravity. Weight and size are not necessarily equal across the board. If a diamond of a certain size weighs 1.00 carats then an equal sized Sapphire would weigh more than 1.20 carats. An equal sized Emerald would be 0.95 carats while an Alexandrite stone would be about 1.23 carats.

Taking up the hobby of gemstones can give you an enjoyable pastime and also rewarding in the long run. You don't need to spend a lot of money and yet you can end up with some very beautiful stones. Many people love to take vacations to go hunting for raw gemstones. Take the example of the US. In Florida you can find Chalcedony and Conch Pearl. Or ou can take a longer vacation and find opal in Opalton, Yowah, Queensland, Austalia, topaz in Killiecrankie, Tasmania or hunt the quartz regions in Yellowdine Lake in Western Australia.

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Moonstone is said to balance yin/yang. In India, moonstone is regarded as a
sacred stone. It is believed to bring good fortune. Legend says that Moonstone
is a highly prized gift for lovers as it arouses tender passion. Moonstone is
the US State Gemstone of Florida and New York.
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Aquamarine is often used to (hopefully) experience boundless love and mercy. It
is said to help ease depression and grief. Aquamarine is said to re-awaken love
in long-married couples and signify the making of new friends. Legend has it
that to wear aquamarine in earrings would bring love and affection. Aquamarine
represents of honesty, beauty and loyalty. The name "aquamarine" means sea water
. The official US State Gemstone of Colorado is aquamarine.
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The best quality amber comes from the Baltic region (the coasts of Poland and
the USSR). Some of this amber has been washed to the shores of Norway, Denmark
and England.Amber is thought to help one be joyful and happy. It lightens the
burdens of life.
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