Starting The Hobby Of Gemstone Collecting
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. They love the colors and the beauty Of the assorted number of gemstones found worldwide today. Read long as we look at a number of factors you should understand when starting this interesting gemstone hobby.
The first step in becoming a gemstone collector the proper way is through the power of knowledge. By visiting a local library you can find a number of books to broaden your knowledge and that will make you an informed buyer.
First on your list to factor in is stone color. You want the gemstone to be as close in color as possible to the pure spectrum colors. We are talking about red, orange, yellow, green, blue, and violet. Generally, the prices very pale or very dark gemstones are lower than the vibrant colors.
How the gemstone is cut is the second most important factor to consider before a purchase is made. The preciseness of the cut will determine how much light the stone will reflect. It will ultimately factor highly in the brilliance of the stone and its final value.
Another factor to consider is the gemstone's clarity. This is talking about the purity of the stone or the absence of internal inclusions, internal particles or spots inside the crystal. Obviously, stones with a lack of flaws are hard to find and make your stones very valuable.
Next on the agenda is the duo of weight and size. Due to their nature gemstones vary and specific gravity or density. Size and weight are not necessarily equal from stone to stone. If you have a diamond that weighs 1.00 carats an equal sized ruby would weigh 1.20 carats instead. An equal sized Emerald would be 0.95 carats while an Alexandrite would be about 1.23 carats.
Taking up the collecting of loose gemstones can create an enjoyable hobby and pastime. And there is a wide range and variety in precious and semi precious stones that you can collect. You can collect gemstones like Chrysocolla, Topaz or Natural moissanite for example. The opportunities are seemingly endless. And if you like a hands on hobby you can go gemstone hunting and find the raw materials instead of buying them. Just in the United States in Maryland you can search for Beryl and Clam Pearl.
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