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Collecting Gemstones
By Lee MacRae
Why would anyone collect items like loose gemstones, you ask? Well to begin with they've been sought for their beauty for many centuries. And just like natural diamonds they can appreciate in value over time. Many hobbyists love to find, collect and finish each and every one of the 150 varieties available. Read long as we look at the hobby of collecting loose gemstones.
The very first step in beginning this hobby the smart way is through the power of knowledge. By visiting a local library you can locate all you need to know about the subject that will let you make wise purchases from the beginning.
Color is a subjective idea but a very important part in evaluating a gemstone. The closer a color is to its purer spectral value the more valuable the stone becomes. Traditionally, these specter colors include violent, blue, green,, orange and red. Colors that are paler or darker diminish the value of the stone.
The cut of a stone is the next factor to look at before buying. The precision of the cut determines the amount of light is reflected by the gemstone. It will ultimately ultimately determine the stones brilliance and how much someone will pay for it.
Next up is the aspect of clarity. The aspect of clarity refers to the external blemishes or the internal conclusions or flaws of the gemstone. Larger flaws can easily be seen with the naked eye while others need a 10X magnification.
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 an equal sized Sapphire would weigh more than 1.20 carats. An equal sized Emerald would be 0.95 carats while an Alexandrite gem stone would came in at 1.23 carats.
Collecting gemstones can create an enjoyable hobby and pastime. And there are so many different types in precious and semi precious stones that you can collect. You can start collecting gemstones like Olivine (Peridot), Topaz or Onyx and then try others. The choice and beauty and variety is almost endless. And if money is tight you can find gemstones for yourself instead of buying. Take the example of the United States. In Pennsylvania you can find Amethyst, Almandite Garnet and Pyrope Garnet, Beryl, Sunstone and Moonstone.
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Pink and red diamonds are in high demand on the market. Argyle specializes in
colored diamonds. They use a firm in Perth to disseminate the polished gems all
over the world. Argyle furnishes 90-95% of the pink and red diamonds that are
circulated on the market. An Argyle diamond has been known to bring as much as
one million dollar a carat. These would be intense pink diamonds. They come in a
whole range of colors ranging from pastel rose to a purple-red. The price is
determined by the intensity of the color. Their best stones are sold through
Pink Diamond Tender, a special catalog. If a buyer wants to investigate
possibilities on-line, they have to have a password to get into the system. The
opportunity is not for the general public, but for serious investors and
privileged clients.
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The Archduke Joseph...this 76.45-carat diamond gets its name from from Archduke
Joseph August (1872-1962), a previous owner of the gem and a prince of the
Hungarian line of the Hapsburg dynasty. The Archduke Joseph is a colorless
diamond; it possesses the most notable characteristic of the best Golconda
diamonds, namely a high internal clarity. Thus its D-color certification. It is
cut in a rectangular cushion shape, perhaps a style of cutting that is not
entirely unfitting with its Indian origin. The diamond originally weighed 78.54
carats but was slightly recut in the late-1990's by Molina Fine Jewelers down to
its present 76.45-carat weight. The diamond has been graded as being Internally
Flawless.
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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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