Information On Gemstones
Starting To Collect Loose Gemstones
By Lee MacRae
The term gemology refers to the art, profession and science of evaluating and identifying gemstones from loose gemstones to natural diamonds. Many people take up gemology more as a hobby. They become interested in collecting items like loose gemstone or natural diamonds. A number of these hobbyists start to visit different local areas to hunt for raw or rough gemstones. Some hobbyists will learn to cut or tumble the gemstones they find. If you have an interest in this hobby then read along as we show you the various aspects of gemstone collecting.
The first step in starting the hobby of collecting gemstones the intelligent way is by acquiring knowledge about them. By taking a look in your local bookstore you can find books on the subject that will make you an informed buyer.
Number one to look at is the color of the gem. Top grade gemstones have pure colors there as close as possible in pureness to the spectral colors of red, orange, yellow, green, blue or violet. Muted gemstone colors or are too dark can lower the value quite easily.
The cut of the stone is extremely important and is used not only to appraise diamonds but you're gemstones as well. An excellent cut will showcase the pure color of the stone, diminishes its inclusions, and show off its symmetry and proportions. One way to determine the precision in the cut is to consider how well it reflects light on a consistent basis throughout its surface. But if a gem is cut too shallow, much of the light will refract out of the gem rather than reflecting internally. That will make the gem seem washed out and windowed.
Another factor to consider is the clarity of the stone under consideration. This refers to the purity of the stone or the absence of internal inclusions, spots, or particles within the crystal. Needless to say, stones with no flaws are hard to find and make your stones very valuable.
You will note that gemstones are categorized according to their size aspect because it is more uniform than carat weight. But different gemstones may be the same size but have different carat weights that result in different in prices as well. This is due to the nature of gemstone difference in specific gravity or relative density depending upon the chemical composition and crystalline structure. For example, a one carat 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.
Though you may find gemstones used a lot in jewelry, loose gemstones are great for collecting. Actually there are many interesting and attractive gems that are just too big or fragile to be used for jewelry. Look at each loose gemstone 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 United States in North Carolina you can find Beryl, Aquamarine, Emerald, Almandite Garnet, Rhodolite, and Pyrope Garnet, Diamond, Cyanitecomma
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Hints On natural colored diamonds
Think twice before putting gems in an ultrasonic cleaner. Diamonds, rubies and
sapphires will be fine but many other gems may not be: when in doubt, leave it
out. Diamonds, rubies and sapphires, and other single-crystal gems can be
cleaned with a touch of ammonia in water to remove all films and add extra
sparkle. Never use an ultrasonic cleaner or ammonia for cleaning such opaque
gemstones like lapis, turquoise, malachite or onyx. They should be wiped clean
gently with a moist cloth. These gemstones can be porous and may absorb
chemicals, even soap, which may build up inside the stone and discolor it. The
reason why these materials need more care than transparent gemstones is that
these materials are essentially rocks, not crystals of a single mineral. Think
about it: when you put a rock in water, it absorbs the water and is moist all
the way through. A single crystal gem like sapphire will not absorb water: all
the molecules are lined up so tightly in the crystal that there is no room for
water to enter.
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Aventurine, often called "poor man's Emerald" is a nice affordable stone. When
it has inclusions, they appear to be sparkles. Extremely high quality aventurine
(free from inclusions), can seem like emerald. It is wonderful for everyday wear
as it is quite durable as well as pretty.
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