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Starting To Collect Loose Gemstones

By Lee MacRae

Why collect loose gemstones you ask? Well to begin with they've been sought for their beauty for many centuries. And like their more familiar cousin, natural diamonds, they can appreciate in value over time. Many people love to collect and work with each and every one of the 150 varieties available. Read long as we look at the hobby of collecting loose gemstones.

Right at the start you need to read up on the various gemstones available. This will help you to know what you're buying and prevent you from wasting your money. A knowledgeable buyer is a wise one.

The chief thing you need to take into account will be the color of the gemstone. You'll want the gemstone to be as close in color as possible to the pure colors of the spectrum. We are talking about red, orange, yellow, green, blue, and violet. In general terms, the prices of very dark are very pale precious and semi precious gemstones are lower than the vibrant colors.

How a stone is cut is the second most important value determination to consider before buying. How precise the cut is determines the amount of light the gemstone stone will reflect. It will ultimately factor highly in the brilliance of the stone and how much it will be valued.

Our next consideration is the aspect of clarity. The aspect of clarity refers to the internal flaws ( known as inclusions) or the outside blemishes of the gemstone. Any large flaws are visible to the unaided eye with others needing to be magnified 10X

Gemstones are often categorized according to their size because it is more uniform than carat weight. But two different gemstones may be of the same size but different carat weights and consequently, different pricing structures. This factor comes from the difference regarding specific gravity or relative density depending upon the materials chemical composition and crystal structure type For example, a one carat round diamond with normal proportions is approximately 6.5 mm around. A comparable round brilliant ruby of the same size and proportions will weigh in at 1.55 carats instead.

Collecting various gemstones can create an enjoyable hobby and pastime. And there are so many different types in gemstones you can collect. You can start collecting gemstones like Hematite, Sapphire or Iolite for instance. The choice and beauty and variety is almost endless. And if money is tight you can go hunting for raw gemstones. Just in the United States in New Jersey you can find Smoky Quartz, Agate, Pearl and Prehnite.

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Amethyst is lilac, purple, or mauve. Top quality amethyst is transparent.
Amethyst has a hardness of 7. Clean your Amethyst with a soft bristle brush and
soapy, warm water. Amethyst often fades if left out in the sun for long periods
of time.
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In general, gemstone pricing within each variety follows common sense: the more
beautiful the gemstone, with the final visual effect of all the quality factors,
the more valuable it is. Don't be afraid to choose what looks best to you!
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Even the hardest gemstone variety can be vulnerable to breakage if it has
inclusions that weaken the crystal structure. Exercise common sense: if you have
a ring set with a softer gem variety or an included stone, take it off before
strenuous activity. Even the hardest gemstones like Diamonds, Rubies and
Sapphires can shatter with a single well-placed blow especially if they have
inclusions, which weaken the crystal structure.
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