Saturday, November 08, 2008

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Starting To Collect Loose Gemstones


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 assorted number of gemstones found worldwide today. This article will examine the things you need to know when starting this gemstone hobby.


The first thing you need to do in starting the hobby of collecting gemstones the intelligent way is by getting adequate knowledge about them. By visiting a local library you can find books on the subject that will help you to know exactly what you should do.


Of paramount importance is the color of the gem. Gemstones at the top of the ladder have colors that are close to the exact spectral color of yellow, blue, Violet, green, orange or red. Gemstone colors that are somewhat muted or too dark lowers the value per carat.


Gemstone cut is an important factor to consider when you consider a gemstone's value. The stone has to be cut correctly to reflect light properly. A gemstone with an improper cut can't reflect the light consistently over its surface. The hue, tone and color saturation will never look consistent.


Next to look at is the issue of gemstone clarity. The aspect of clarity refers to the external blemishes or the internal conclusions or flaws of the gemstone under consideration. Larger flaws can be seen with the unaided eye with others requiring a 10X magnification.


Next item to look at is the duo of weight and size. Because gemstones can vary greatly in density and specific gravity. Weight and size are not necessarily equal across the board. Take the example of a diamond that weighs 1.00 carats and an equal sized Sapphire would weigh more than 1.20 carats. An emerald stone would be about 0.95 carats and an Alexandrite gem stone would came in at 1.23 carats.


Taking up the collecting of loose gemstones can be very rewarding hobby. And there is a wide range and variety in gemstones you can collect. You can start collecting gemstones like Jasper, Topaz or Benitoite for example. The varieties are nearly endless. And if you like a hands on hobby you can find gemstones for yourself instead of buying. Take the example of the US. In Georgia you can find Ruby, Beryl, Amethyst, Citrine, Garnet and Quartz.


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An aspect of a stone�s color that can effect its value is its rarity. For
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, all other characteristics being equal. This is because it is harder to find
topaz of this color.
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In addition, natural brown and cape diamonds can be transformed into a variety of colors, from colorless to fancy intense yellow, pink and green.


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Thursday, November 06, 2008

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There are a lot of different trade names for opals, but the most recognized and
widely used is the precious and common opal. Even though the opal is brittle and
can break quite easily, and is prey to scratches and heat it remains high on the
list of gemstone collectors. The reason is that opals are truly beautiful. Its.
beauty fascinated earlier cultures. Some even believed it fell from heaven. The
birthstone of October is the opal and in the 19th century those who were
superstitious believed that only those born in that month should wear opals.
Anyone else wearing one was supposed to have run the risk of having bad luck or
running into a dire fate.
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Emerald is said to effectively reduce skin reddening in an instant. According to
Ayurvedic wisdom, eczema results from overheated liver. This is true especially
in the case of children. Emerald has properties that are capable of cooling down
the liver and reduce the symptoms of itching.
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Cleaning gemstones is easy. Simply soak the piece in a bowl of warm, soapy water for several minutes. Then use a soft, non-metallic brush to remove any grime. If you use a jewelry cleanser, make sure it is non-abrasive. Don't use harsh chemical cleaners, and be careful when cleaning the item in the sink because it can end up down the drainpipe. Also, keep in mind that some gemstones may have been treated or enhanced by heating, oiling, irradiation or diffusion. Heated and irradiated stones generally don't require special care when cleaning, but diffused stones could become lighter if scrubbed too hard.
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Sunday, November 02, 2008

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Our Featured Gemological Writer

Starting 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 wide array of gemstones found around the world today. Read long as we discuss a number of things you need to know when starting this interesting gemstone hobby.


Right at the start you'll need the knowledge on the wide variety of stones available. This will help you to know what you're buying and prevent you from making mistakes. Get the answer to questions like how, where and what to buy.


The first item to factor in is gemstone color. You'll want the gemstone to be as close in color as possible to the pure spectral colors. We are talking about violet, orange, yellow, green, blue, and red. Generally, the prices very pale or very dark stones are lower in value.



Gemstone cut is very important and is used not only to appraise diamonds along with gemstones. A precision cut gemstone highlights the natural color of the gemstone, diminish any inclusions, and exhibits good overall symmetry and proportion. One excellent way to determine the excellence of the cut is to look at how well it reflects light on a consistent basis throughout the surface of the stone. If the stone is cut on the shallow side most of the light will refract out instead of reflecting internally. Gemstone color will be washed out.


The next factor to consider is the clarity of the gemstone under consideration. This refers to the stones purity or the absence of internal inclusions, spots, or particles within the crystal structure. Without a doubt, zero flaws will make a gemstone very valuable.


Another consideration is the duo of size and weight. 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 ruby would weigh 1.20 carats instead. An Emerald of equal size would be approximately 0.95 carats while an Alexandrite stone would be about 1.23 carats.


Although gems are frequently used in jewelry, they are perfectly good collectibles in their own right. Actually there are many interesting and attractive gems that are too fragile or too large to be used in jewelry. Here's a suggestion -- don't think of a gem as a component of jewelry; consider it as a piece of art and value it for its beautiful colors and the finish you apply to it. And in this hobby you don't have to always lay out cash because you can find your raw materials through field trips In the US in Alaska you can find White Quartz and Jade. And if you travel to Canada you will find nephrite jade in Dease Lake, British Columbia or pink and dark blueish spinels in Wakefield, Quebec and even ammolite from Lethbridge, Alberta. Take up a hobby of loose gemstone collecting and enjoy yourself.


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Emeralds are hard but are sensitive and prey to flaws or inclusions. They
require a lot more care than most other gemstones. The flaws occur through the
trials imposed by nature, and sometimes the engineering process developed by man
. The identification of fissures, however, does serve a useful purpose. The
flaws help to weed out artificial emeralds from the real ones. Inclusions
actually prove an emeralds authenticity. Refraction and density of the stones
vary from the location where they are found. Emeralds are found buried in their
parent rock.
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Rose quartz is a pink stone often worn as crystal pendants or bead necklaces. It
is simple, inexpensive jewelry that goes with everything. Pink or peach-colored
quartz is called Rose Quartz. It has a hardness of 7. Rose Quartz will chip and
crack rather easily. Rose Quartz fades in the sun; most Rose Quartz is dyed.
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Moonstone can be easily scratched. Moonstone is found in Brazil, European Alps,
India, Madagascar, Mexico, Myanmar, Sri Lanka, Tanzania, and USA (Pennsylvania
and Virginia). Sri Lanka has the highest quality moonstones. Moonstone is the
June Modern and Mystical Birthstone
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