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Collecting Prescious And Semi-Prescious Gemstones
By Lee MacRae
Why collect loose gemstones you ask? For many people it's because they are very beautiful items. And just like natural diamonds they can become extremely valuable over the years. Many hobbyists love to collect and show case each and every one of the 150 varieties available. Follow along as we examine the loose gemstones hobby.
The first thing you need to do is to get yourself some reading material. You want to learn everything there is to know about your new hobby. The more you know about the hobby of gemstones the less likely you are to make a mistake. You will know exactly what you are looking at.
To start with, an important aspect in gemstone evaluation is color. Without a doubt, gemstones are the most intensely colored natural material available on earth. These materials are so related to their color that they've even had their names combined with associated colors. Everyone knows ruby red, emerald green, sapphire blue, aquamarine, turquoise, and jade green Gemstones are valued much higher when they equal the colors in the spectrum of orange, green, yellow, violet and blue. They become less valuable the more they deviate from the spectral color.
How the gemstone is cut is the next factor to consider. The precision of the cut is the factor that determines the amount of light the stone will reflect. It will ultimately ultimately determine the stones brilliance and how much it will be valued.
A third consideration is the clarity of the stone. This is talking about the purity of the gemstone or the lack of internal inclusions, particles or spots within the crystal. Needless to say, stones with no flaws are hard to find and make your stones very valuable.
Next on the agenda is the duo of size and weight. Because gemstones can vary in density or specific gravity. Weight and size are not equal for each and every stone. If a diamond of a certain size weighs 1.00 carats then a sapphire of equal size would weigh 1.20 carats. An equal sized Emerald would be 0.95 carats while an Alexandrite would be about 1.23 carats.
Although gems are frequently used 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. Take each loose gemstone and consider it as a piece of art and value it for its beautiful colors and the finish you apply to it. And unlike many hobbies where you have to buy everthing you can actually go hunting for raw gemstones in the field. In the United States in Idaho you'll find Garnet, Opal, Agate, Obsidian and Sapphire. And if you travel to Canada you will find nephrite jade in Dease Lake, British Columbia or amazonite (microcline) near Eganville, Onttario and even amethyst from Nova Scotia. Think of collecting gemstones as a great hobby and pastime.
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Gemstones have properties that attract, heal, protect, and/or enhance. Gemstones can influence every aspect of your life when properly selected, cleaned, cared for, and used correctly. Since gemstones have the power to bring harmony and health by affecting the spiritual, mental, emotional, and physical body, they can be selected based on their attributes. When selecting gemstones to treat the symptoms of illness, you need to know and treat the cause as well.
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Amber is a yellow stone created from the fossilized resin of trees. It is
wonderful for big earrings as it has a very light weight. Most jewelry can be
made from amber though it can be easily scratched so is not recommended for
rings.
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