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 simply love the beauty and the colors of the wide array of gemstones you can find just about everywhere in the world. Read long as we discuss a number of things you need to know in starting in this interesting hobby.
The first step in starting the hobby of collecting gemstones the intelligent way is by getting adequate knowledge about them. By taking a look in your local bookstore you'll find numerous books on gemstones that will help you to know exactly what you should do.
Number one to look at is the color of the gem. Gemstones at the top of the ladder have pure colors there as close as possible to the exact spectral color of red, orange, yellow, green, blue or violet. Gemstone colors that are muted or on the dark side can lower the value quite easily.
How a stone is cut is the next factor to take a look at. The precision of cut is the factor that determines the amount of light is reflected by the gemstone. It will ultimately ultimately determine the stones brilliance and its final value.
Next up is the clarity of the gemstone. Clarity is the term that refers to internal flaws (inclusions) or the external blemishes of the gemstone. Normally large flaws are visible to the unaided eye while others need a 10X magnification.
Next item to look at is the duo of weight and size. Due to the fact gemstones vary and specific gravity or density. Weight and size are not necessarily equal across the board. If a diamond of a certain size weighs 1.00 carats then a sapphire 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.
Although gems are frequently used in jewelry, they are a great hobby and pastime as well. In fact, there are many attractive and interesting gemstones that are simply too big and fragile for use in jewelry. Take each gemstone and Think of it as a mini sculpture or piece of art to be highly treasured for its unique nature and vibrant colors. 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 United States in California you can find Agate, Benitoite, Californite, Diamond, Citrine, Tourmaline, Abalone Pearl, Kunzite, Chrysopras And if you travel to Canada you will find rhodonite at various locations in British Columbia or sodalite and rose quartz near Bancroft, Ontario as well as hessonite garnet in Asbestos, Quebec. Think of gemstone collecting for the great hobby it is.
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Rhodochrosite opens the heart to give and receive love. You may feel that you
are a loving person and yet I would like to have you ask yourself how you are
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,
close connections, intimate relationships and trusting in the full process of
love and relationships. This stone is not just about romantic love but the kind
of friendships that are balanced, deep and fulfilling. If you are having some
challenges with allowing friends or family into your heart and your physical
sacred space then you may want to bring some of the pink energy of rhodochrosite
into your energy field. Life is too short to keep people at arm�s distance. Open
your heart and allow love!
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polished by John Altmann to a weight of 203 carats (40.6 g). It displays a
magnificent array of reds, blues, and greens and was set with diamonds into an
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