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Thursday, August 21, 2008

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The Hobby Of Loose Gemstone Collecting

By Lee MacRae

Many people today say collecting various loose gemstones or loose diamonds is a favorite pastime. They simply love the beauty and the colors Of the assorted number of gemstones you can find just about everywhere in the world. Follow along as we discuss a number of things you need to know when starting to collect varieties of gemstones yourself.

The very first step in becoming a gemstone collector the wise way is by acquiring knowledge about them. By taking a quick trip to the library or local bookstore you can find everything you need to know that will help you to know exactly what you should do.

Number one to look at Is gemstone color. Highly prized gemstones exhibit colors similar to the purest spectral colors of yellow, blue, Violet, green, orange or red. Muted gemstone colors or too dark can lower the value.

How the gemstone is cut is the next factor to consider before buying. The preciseness of the cut is the factor which determines how much light the gemstone stone will reflect. The cut will factor highly in the brilliance of the stone and how much it will be valued.

The next factor to look at is the clarity of the stone. This means the stones purity or the lack of internal inclusions, particles or spots within the crystal. Without a doubt, zero flaws will make a gemstone very valuable.

Gemstones are often categorized according to their size aspect since it is more uniform than carat weight. But different gemstones may be the same size but differ in carat weights and as a result different prices as well. This factor comes from the difference of relative density or specific gravity 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 ruby that is the same size will weigh in at 1.55 carats instead.

Though you may find gemstones used a lot in jewelry, they are perfectly good collectibles in their own right. In fact, there are many attractive and interesting gemstones that are just too big or fragile to be used for jewelry. Look at each stone and think of it as a piece of art, a miniature sculpture to be treasured for its unusual nature and for the craftsmanship of the artisan who shaped it. And unlike some hobbies that require you to pay for your specimens you can actually go hunting for raw gemstones in the field. In the US in Michigan you can find Agate, Chlorastrolite and Hematite. And if you travel to Canada you will find nephrite jade in Cry Lake, British Columbia or sodalite and rose quartz near Bancroft, Ontario along with Ammolite, a rare gemstone found only in southern Alberta. Think of collecting gemstones as a great hobby and pastime.

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