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So You Want To Collect Loose Gemstones
By Lee MacRae
For many people collecting loose gemstones or loose diamonds is their favorite hobby. 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 look at a number of factors you should understand when starting to collect varieties of gemstones yourself.
The first step in starting the hobby of collecting gemstones the smart way is through the power of knowledge. By visiting a local library you'll find numerous books on gemstones that will make you an informed buyer.
Color is a subjective idea but a very important part in giving value to a gemstone. The closer a color is to its purer spectral value the more valuable the stone becomes. Traditionally, these specter colors include red, orange, yellow, green, blue, and violet. Colors that are paler or darker are considered a lower value.
The cut of the gemstone is an important aspect to consider when you consider a gemstone's value. The gemstone must be cut with precision to reflect the light properly. A gemstone with an improper cut will not reflect light in a consistent way. The hue, tone and color saturation will be inconsistent.
Another factor to consider is the clarity of the stone. This means the gemstones purity or the lack of internal inclusions, internal particles or spots inside the crystal. Without a doubt, zero flaws will make a gemstone very valuable.
Next on the agenda is the duo of weight and size. 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 an equal sized Sapphire would weigh more than 1.20 carats. An Emerald of equal size would be approximately 0.95 carats while an Alexandrite gemstone would be about 1.23 carats.
Taking up the collecting of loose gemstones can be a great hobby. And there is a wide range and variety in gemstones you can collect. You could try collecting Aquamarine and other varieties of beryl, Quartz and its varieties or Variscite and then try others. The choice and beauty and variety is almost 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 New Jersey you can find Smoky Quartz, Agate, Pearl and Prehnite.
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In the Great London Exhibition of 1862, a sapphire weighing 260.37 carats was
purchased by Russian Emperor Alexander II and presented to his wife Empress
Maria Alexandrovna. This rare treasure was described as "unique ... for its
combination of size, color, clarity and extraordinary cut." Today, this
magnificent piece of history is in the Russian Diamond Fund, where it is proudly
shown in Moscow, Russia
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Amber comes in various shades of golden yellow. It is actually petrified pine
resin. Amber helps to allow the energies of love and closeness as mentioned
above while still maintaining the appropriate levels of boundaries in
relationships. There is a fine balance in combining your energy fields with
others. Amber helps maintain a healthy balance by protecting you from energy
vampires. It cleanses your aura. Amber is also a balancer of self-esteem and
self-confidence.
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