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Collecting Gemstones

By Lee MacRae

Why would anyone collect items like loose gemstones, you ask? Well to begin with they are very beautiful items. And like their higher counterpart, natural diamonds their value increases over time. Many people love to collect and work with each and every one of the 150 varieties available. This article will discuss the hobby of loose gemstone collecting.

At the very beginning you'll need the knowledge on the wide variety of stones available. This will help you to know what exactly you're looking for so you buy the right items. This will help you make informed decisions.

The first item to factor in is the color of the gemstone. You want the stone that is as close as possible to the pure colors of the spectrum. This means orange, red, violet, green, yellow, and blue. The prices of very dark are very pale semiprecious and precious gemstones are lower.

Gemstone cut is an important factor to consider when buying a gemstone. The stone has to be cut with precision to reflect the light properly. A gemstone with an improper cut will never be able to reflect light consistently. Color saturation, color hue and color tone will never be consistent.

The clarity in a stone is an important consideration. Clarity refers to the amount of inclusions (trace elements or large particles of other elements or minerals) that a gem has. A perfect gemstone is more valuable. To examine flaws not seen with the naked eye you need a 10X gemstone loupe (gemstone clarity magnifier) or gem microscope. Most hobbyists will employ a 10X jewelers were gemstone loup for examining coins, stamps and of course gemstones.

Gemstones are often categorized according to their size because of being more uniform than carat weight. But two different gemstones may be the same size but have different carat weights that result in different prices as well. This factor comes from the difference regarding relative density or specific gravity depending upon the chemical composition and crystal structure type Normally a one carat brilliant round diamond with normal proportions is approximately 6.5 mm around. A comparable round brilliant ruby of the same size and proportions will weigh in at 1.55 carats.

Collecting gemstones can create an enjoyable hobby and pastime. And there is a wide range and variety in gemstones you can collect. You can start collecting gemstones like Lapis lazuli, Agate or Tourmaline and then try others. The varieties are nearly endless. And if you like to save money but love vacations you can find gemstones for yourself instead of buying. For example in Alaska you can find White Quartz and Jade.

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When shopping for gemstones or gemstone jewelry, you might consider taking into
account the meaning of different stones. Precious stones have always had
special deep significance for nearly every culture of humans in every era. If
you are buying a gemstone or gemstone jewelry for someone as a gift, you can
make it extra special by choosing one whose deeper meaning reminds you of them.
Read through the symbology pages of the gemstones on this website to explore the
deeper powers and significances of each stone.
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In ancient times, gemstones were the sole property of kings and noblemen. Gemstones have been used to adorn weapons of war, scepters and crowns. There is extensive gemstone meaning and folklore - these beautiful little rocks and minerals have been used for everything from healing to good luck amulets.
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