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Gemstone Article Of The MonthWhat are Gemstones and Gems?
By Chrisitne Breen
Today, the pride of possessing a rare and beautiful gemstone is as great as ever. Generally speaking, a gemstone is a stone that is beautiful, rare, and durable (resistant to abrasion, fracturing and chemical reactions). However, defining what a gemstone is has proven to be a major challenge. A gemstone is a precious or semi-precious stone used for jewelry.
Semi Precious Gemstones
A semi-precious gemstone includes any gemstone other than sapphire, emerald, or ruby. I have heard on a number of occasions that Tanzanite loose gemstones have now been accepted as a precious gemstone. A precious gemstone has brilliance, beauty, durability, and rarity, whereas a semi-precious gemstone has only one or two of these qualities.
Gemstone Properties
A gemstone is prized especially for great beauty or perfection so appearance is almost always the most important attribute of gemstones. Brilliance, luster, fire, and color determine beauty of a gemstone. The hardness of a gemstone is determined by what is known as the Mohs scale. The clarity of a gemstone is graded by how many, where, and how large these inclusions are located. Another essential quality of a gemstone is durability.
Gem Value
The value of a gemstone is determined by a combination of its color, clarity, cut, and rarity. The most important factor when considering any gemstone is the cutting. The magnificence of a gemstone is solely dependent on its cut. Cut - the cut of a gemstone is of extraordinary importance. Cutting style refers to the way in which a gemstone is cut or faceted. If a gemstone is well cut the beauty and worth of the gemstone is increased. The way a gemstone is cut can affect its color, clarity, and brilliance. The best way to determine the value of a gemstone is to have it appraised by two or three experts.
Real or Fake Gems
Ask whether the gemstone is natural, synthetic, or imitation. A natural gemstone is a mineral, stone or organic matter, which has been formed in nature without any human intervention. Any treatment process other than cutting and polishing that improves the appearance, durability, or availability of a gemstone is an enhancement. If you sell synthetic or imitation gemstones, you should tell the consumer that the gemstone is not natural.
Metaphysical Properties of Gemstones
Gemstones have a long history of use in ornamentation, and have been attributed metaphysical properties. The correct choice of the gemstone is done on the basis of study of a person�s horoscope. Generally coral gemstone is also an ideal gem for a happy marital life. Other gems are useful for bringing emotional balance and to sooth heartaches. The shape affects the healing energy of a gemstone. The blue of sapphires represents faithfulness and love, so this gemstone is given in many countries as an engagement ring. Semi-precious gemstone bracelets are often chosen for their healing properties. Precious stones are believed for centuries to possess special power and the gemstone ring are supposed to bring its owner luck, health, and wealth.
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Our Featured Gemstone ArticleStarting The Hobby Of Loose Gemstone Collecting
By Lee MacRae
Gemology is the art, profession and science of evaluating and identifying rocks known as
natural diamonds or
loose gemstones. Many people take up gemology as a hobby. They become interested in collecting and evaluating
loose gemstones or
loose diamonds. A number of these hobbyists start to visit various locations close by to look for rough gemstones. Some hobbyists will learn to cut or tumble the gemstones they find. If this hobby interest you then read along as we show you the things you should know to start this hobby.
Right at the beginning, what you need is to get some books from the library or bookstore. You want to learn everything there is to know about your new hobby. The more you understand about the hobby of gemstones the less likely you are to make a mistake. You will know exactly what you are looking at.
The chief thing you need to look at should be the color of the stone. You'll want the stone that is as close as possible to the pure spectrum colors. This means 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.
The cut of your gemstone is one of the most important traits in evaluating gemstones. The cut has to be done with precision to reflect the light properly. A gemstone with an improper cut will not reflect light consistently over its entire surface. The color hue, color tone and saturation will always appear inconsistent
The next factor to look at is the clarity of the stone under consideration. This refers to the purity of the gemstone with no internal conclusions, internal particles or spots within the crystal. Without a doubt, zero flaws would make the gemstone highly valuable.
Next to consider are weight and size. All gemstones [except for pearls and corals] are priced by the carat. A carat is equal to 0.2 grams. However you should know weight and size are not the same in gemstones. Density or specific gravity can vary in gemstones. If you have a diamond that weighs 1.00 carats, you will find a similar sized ruby or sapphire is 1.20 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 collect gemstones like Garnet, Opal (Girasol) or Benitoite for instance. The opportunities are seemingly endless. And if you like to save money but love vacations you can go gemstone hunting and find the raw materials instead of buying them. Take the example of the United States. In Michigan you can find Agate, Chlorastrolite and Hematite.
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The Cullinan VII diamond is nearly 9 carats and is mounted in a pendant on a
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Obsidian is fairly fragile. treat obsidian carefully as sharp blows will cause
it to crack. Obsidian is most often found in Hawaii, Japan and Java. However, it
can be found in all areas with volcanic activity. Apache tears are dark obsidian
pieces found in Arizona and New Mexico. It is said that gemstone healers use
obsidian to get clearer insight into problems. In ancient times, obsidian was
used as mirrors. Sharp shards of obsidian were formed into arrowheads.
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The Tanzanite gemstone is a fairly recent find. Given the very difficult terrain
in which most of the Tanzanite is mined, it is no wonder that the price of this
gemstone is quite high. Tanzanite get�s it�s name from the country in which it
is mined and that is Tanzania. The gemstone is quite hard but at the same time
is brittle. This brittleness makes the Tanzanite gemstone require special care
when wearing Tanzanite jewelry. One fact that is not so well known is that, the
Tanzanite gem stone in it�s original rough form is brownish in color. Heat
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Latest Gemological ArticleStarting To Collect Gemstones
By Lee MacRae
Many people, young and old, say collecting
loose gemstones or
loose diamonds is their favorite hobby. They simply love the beauty and the colors Of the assorted number of gemstones found around the world today. Follow along as we discuss a number of things you need to know in starting in this interesting hobby.
To begin with you'll need the knowledge on the various gemstones available. This knowledge will help you to know what you're buying so you buy the right items. This will help you make informed decisions.
First on the list to evaluate is gemstone color. Without a doubt, gemstones are the most intensely colored natural materials you can find. Gemstones are so related to color that they've even become associated with particular ones. Without a doubt you will recognize sapphire blue, ruby red, jade green, aquamarine, emerald green or turquoise. Gemstones become higher in value the closer they come to the natural spectral colors of red, orange, yellow, green, blue, and violet. They become less valuable when they are lighter or darker than the pure spectral color.
Gemstone cut is very important and factors into appraisal of diamonds but gemstones as well. A precision cut gemstone highlights the pure color of the stone, diminish any inclusions, and show off its symmetry and proportions. One way to determine the precision of its cut is to check how consistently it reflects the light throughout its surface. If the gemstone is cut to shallow most of this light were refracted away rather than reflecting inside the stone. The gem appears washed out.
Next to look at is the aspect of clarity. The aspect of clarity refers to the internal flaws ( known as inclusions) or the outside blemishes of a stone being considered. Normally large flaws are visible to the naked eye with others requiring a 10X magnification.
Next up are size and weight. Except for corals and pearls, all gemstones are priced by the carat. One carat is the equivalent of 0.2 grams You should know however that size and weight and gemstones are not the same. The density and specific gravity can differ in stones. If you have a diamond that weighs 1.00 carats, you will find a similar sized ruby or sapphire is 1.20 carats.
Taking up the hobby of gemstones can give you an enjoyable pastime and also rewarding in the long run. It doesn't have to be very expensive and yet you can buy some very beautiful items. Many people loved to spend weekends to go hunting gemstones. For example in Hawaii you can find Peridot and Coral. Or you can take the time to travel and find opal at Lightning Ridge in NSW, Austalia, topaz in Killiecrankie, Tasmania or hunt the peridot fields in Mortlake in Victoria, Australia.
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"Indeed there is no stone, the colour of which is more delightful to the eye;
for whereas the sight fixes itself with avidity upon the green grass and the
foliage of the trees, we have all the more pleasure in looking upon the
smaragdus, there being no green in existence of a more intense colour than this.
And then, besides, of all the precious stones, this is the only one that feeds
the sight without satiating it. Even when the vision has been fatigued with
intently viewing other objects, it is refreshed by being turned upon this stone;
and lapidaries know of nothing that is more gratefully soothing to the eyes, its
soft green tints being wonderfully adapted for assuaging lassitude, when felt in
those organs" The Natural History, Book XXXVII. The Natural History of Precious
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Rhodochrosite opens the heart to give and receive love. You may feel that you
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about receiving love, attention and blessings. You may think you are good at
receiving yet how do you feel about receiving and allowing loving relationships,
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Gemological Article Of The MonthHow To Collect Gemstones
By Lee MacRae
Many people, young and old, say collecting semi-precious and precious gemstones like
loose diamonds or
loose gemstones is a passionate hobby. Many people have a great love of the various gemstones found around the world today. This article will look at a number of factors you should understand when starting this interesting gemstone hobby.
The first thing you need to do is to visit the library and get some books. You want to know everything there is to know about your new hobby. The more you learn about each kind of gemstone the wiser will be your purchases. You need to be as informed as possible.
Color is a very important part in the value of the stone. The closer the color comes to its pure spectral color the more valuable the stone becomes. Traditional spectral colors are yellow, blue, Violet, green, orange and red. Colors that are paler or darker diminish the value of the stone.
The cut of the stone is the next factor to take a look at. How precise the cut is determines the amount of light the gemstone stone will reflect. The cut will ultimately determine the stones brilliance and how much it will be valued.
The next factor to consider is the clarity of the gemstone under consideration. This means the stones purity or the absence of internal inclusions, internal particles or spots within the crystal. Obviously, stones with a lack of flaws would make the gemstone highly valuable.
Next on the agenda is the duo of size and weight. Because gemstones can vary in density or specific gravity. Weight and size are not necessarily equal across the board. If a diamond of a certain size weighs 1.00 carats then 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 be a great hobby. And there are so many different types when it comes to gemstones. You can start collecting gemstones like Garnet, Tiger's-eye or Kornerupine for example. The varieties are nearly endless. And if money is tight you can go gemstone hunting and find the raw materials instead of buying them. Take the example of the United States. In New Hampshire you can rock hunt for Beryl, Rock Crystal and Garnet.
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Topaz can be found in streams, rivers and in gravel deposits. It is found mainly
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a rich environment for the stones to grow into very large crystals. In fact,
without the presence of Flourine topaz would not exist. Topaz crystallizes
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multisurfaced heads. Topaz can also be found in cracks and cavities where a
combination of Flourine and silica and alumina which was released by very hot
temperatures caused the gems to form. Chromium Oxide is what provides its
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Fluorite is said to possess stabilizing energies and the ability to strengthen the effect of other stones. It is used to increase psychic awareness and universal understanding when placed over the third eye chakra during meditation.Other attributes include improving consciousness, strengthening analytical ability, encouraging and maintaining good health. Blue fluorite is said to sharpen communication skills; green eliminates bad vibrations and purple enhances clairvoyance.
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Alexandrite is an exquisite color-changing gemstone. As most alexandrites are
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Gemological Article Of The MonthStarting To Collect Gemstones
By Lee MacRae
Many people today say collecting various
loose gemstones or
loose diamonds is a favorite pastime. Many people have a great love Of the assorted number of gemstones found around the world today. Read long as we look at a number of factors you should understand in starting in this hobby.
The very first step in beginning this hobby the intelligent way is by acquiring knowledge about them. By visiting a local library you'll find numerous books on gemstones that will let you make wise purchases from the beginning.
First, color is a major part in the value of the stone. The closer the color of the gemstone is to its purer spectral value the more valuable the stone becomes. Traditional spectral colors include red, orange, yellow, green, blue, and violet. Gemstones colors that are darker or paler diminish the value of the stone.
The cut of the stone is extremely important and is used not only to appraise diamonds but gemstones as well. A good cut highlights the natural color of the gemstone, diminish any inclusions, and exhibits good overall symmetry and proportion. One way to determine the precision of the cut is to consider if it is able to reflect light on a consistent level throughout the surface of the stone. If the gemstone is cut to shallow much of the light will refract out of the gem instead of reflecting inside the gemstone. The gem appears washed out.
The clarity in a stone is an important consideration. Clarity refers to the absence of flaws or blemishes inside the stone. The gemstone without flaws is more valuable. To see flaws beyond with the eye can see requires a gemstone loupe or gemstone microscope. Most hobbyists will get a jewelers diamond gemstone loupe 10X for viewing stamps, coins, beads as well as gems.
Next up are size and weight. Other than the corals and pearls gemstones are valued by the unit called the carat. A carat is equal to 0.2 grams. You should know however that size and weight and gemstones are not the same. Density or specific gravity can very. Take a diamond that is 1.00 carats in weight and you will find that a similar sized sapphire or ruby would weigh 1.20 carats.
Although gemstones are normally used for jewelry, loose gemstones are great for collecting. In fact, there are many attractive and interesting gemstones that are just too big or fragile to be used for jewelry. Take each gemstone and think of it as a piece of art, a miniature sculpture to be treasured for its beautiful colors and the finish you apply to it. And unlike many hobbies where you have to buy everthing you can actually go hunting for raw gemstones in the field. In the US in New Hampshire you can rock hunt for Beryl, Rock Crystal and Garnet. And in Canada you can find nephrite jade in the Frances Lake area in the Yukon Territory or pink and dark blueish spinels in Wakefield, Quebec and even Ammolite, a rare gemstone found only in southern Alberta. Take up gemstone collecting and you won't regret it.
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aventurine cabochonAventurine is a translucent to opaque variety of
microcrystalline quartz. Small inclusions of shiny minerals give the stone a
sparkling effect known as aventurescence. Aventurine ranges in color from green,
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Weighing 138.7 carats, the Rosser Reeves Ruby is one of the world's largest and
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to it as his baby. He often stated that he had acquired the stone at an auction
in Istanbul in the mid-1950s. He actually bought the stone from Robert C. Nelson
Jr. of New York who was acting on behalf of Firestone & Parson of Boston.
Firestone & Parson were selling the stone for Mr. Paul Fisher of New York. Mr.
Robert Fisher, Paul's father, had bought the ruby at an auction in London in
1953. At the time the ruby then weighed just over 140 carats, but was very
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Colorless and near-colorless diamonds are the most valuable. Though most
diamonds may appear colorless to the naked eye, the majority of diamonds contain
slight traces of yellow or light brown when viewed under a jeweler's loupe.
Depending on the stone's size, a single increase in color grade can boost the
value of a diamond by thousands of dollars per carat. A traditional engagement
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