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Collecting Gemstones
By Lee MacRae
Why would someone go to the trouble of collect loose gemstones? Well to begin with they've been sought for their beauty for many centuries. And just like natural diamonds their value increases over time. Many in this hobby love to find, collect and finish each and every one of the 150 varieties available. Read long as we discuss the hobby of loose gemstone collecting.
Right at the beginning, what you need is to get yourself some books on gemstones. You want to learn as much as you possibly can about the subject of gemstones. The more you know about each kind of gemstone the better off you'll be. You'll know exactly what to look for in a quality stone.
Of paramount importance is the color of the gem. Highly prized gemstones have colors that are close to the purest spectral colors of orange, green, yellow, Violet or blue. Muted gemstone colors or too dark can lower the value.
Gemstone cut is very important and factors into appraisal of diamonds but you're gemstones as well. A good cut highlights the natural color of the gemstone, lessen any inclusions and highlight the proportions and symmetry of the stone. One excellent method to determine the precision of the cut of the stone is to consider how consistently it reflects the light over its entire surface. If the stone is cut on the shallow side most of this light were refracted away rather than reflecting inside. Gemstone color will be washed out.
Next up is the clarity of the gemstone. Clarity refers to the the internal flaws ( known as inclusions) or the outside blemishes of the gemstone. Any large flaws can easily be seen with the naked eye while others need a 10X magnification.
Gemstones are often categorized according to their size since it is more uniform than carat weight. But different gemstones may have the same size but differ in carat weights and as a result different prices as well. This is due to gemstone difference in relative density or specific gravity and depends on the materials chemical composition and crystalline structure. A one carat round brilliant diamond, for example of typical proportions will be approximately 6.5 mm in diameter. A comparable round brilliant ruby of the same size and proportions will weigh approximately 1.55 carats.
Though you may find gemstones used a lot in jewelry, they are perfectly good collectibles in their own right. Actually there are many interesting and attractive gems that are simply too big and fragile for use in jewelry. Look at each stone and Think of it as a mini sculpture or piece of art to be highly treasured for its unusual nature and for the craftsmanship of the artisan who shaped it. And in this hobby you don't have to always lay out cash because you can actually go hunting for raw gemstones in the field. In the US in Nevada you can hunt for Rock Crystal, Citrine, Nevada Turquoise and Virgin Valley Black Fire Opal. And in Canada you can find nephrite jade in Mount Sidney Williams, British Columbia or Tourmaline from Chatham Twonship, Quebec along with ammolite from Lethbridge, Alberta. Think of gemstone collecting for the great hobby it is.
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Amethyst is a member of the crystal quartz or silica group, which are the most
common minerals on Earth. Amethyst ranges in color from light lavender to dark
purple. Violet is the color of Spirituality. Amethyst promotes honesty,
concentration, and spiritual inner peace. In times of anxiety and confusion,
amethyst helps to bring calmness and clarity. Wearing Amethyst helps us get in
touch with our intuition, our feelings, or our values.
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The Peruvian opal is said to aid sleeping and calming down the mind. It is a
blue opal that is quite rare and can only be found in the Andes Mountains in
Peru. It has a Caribbean color to it, and is considered the national gemstone of
Peru. Charlatans have taken to pushing dyed blue opals onto the market. Experts
say that if the blue color of the stone appears to be uneven then it is probably
a dyed stone and not a valid opal.
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As with all gems, protect peridot from scratches and sharp blows. Also avoid
large temperature changes (such as leaving it be a heater vent or in a hot car).
Do not clean peridot in a home ultrasonic cleaner.
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