Why I Like Gemstones
Our Featured Gemological WriterStarting To Collect Loose Gemstones
By Lee MacRae
Gemology is the science, art and profession of identifying and evaluating gemstones from natural diamonds to loose gemstones. Many people take up gemology more as a hobby. They become interested in collecting items like loose gemstone or natural diamonds. Some people even begin to visit different areas nearby or in some cases other countries to look for raw gemstones. Some even tumble or learn to cut their own gemstones. If you have an interest in this hobby then read along as we discuss the various factors in gemstone collecting.
Right at the beginning, what you need is to visit the library and get some books. You want to know as much as you possibly can about the subject of gemstones. The more you know about each kind of gemstone the less likely you are to make a mistake. With adequate knowledge you are less likely to be fooled.
Color is a very important part in the value of the stone. The closer a color is to its purer spectral value the more valuable the stone becomes. Traditionally, these specter colors are orange, green, yellow, Violet and blue. Gemstones colors that are darker or paler than a pure spectral color are considered a lower value.
How a stone is cut is the second most important factor to look at. How precise the cut is determines the amount of light is reflected by the gemstone. It will ultimately ultimately determine the stones brilliance and its final value.
Next to look at is gemstone clarity. Clarity refers to the the internal conclusions or flaws of a stone. Any large flaws you can usually see with your naked eye while others need a 10X magnification.
The next factors to consider our size and weight. All gemstones [except for pearls and corals] are priced by the unit, carat. A carat is equal to 0.2 grams. Be aware however, that weight and size are not always equal and gemstones. Density or specific gravity can vary in gemstones. If you have a diamond that weighs 1.00 carats, you will find a Sapphire or ruby of the same size would weigh 1.20 carats.
Taking up the collecting of loose gemstones can be very rewarding hobby. And there are so many different types in gemstones you can collect. You can start collecting gemstones like Chrysoprase, Amethyst (cardinal gem) or Clinohumite for example. The choice and beauty and variety is almost endless. And if money is tight you can go hunting for raw gemstones. Take the example of the US. In Michigan you can find Agate, Chlorastrolite and Hematite.
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Ultrasonic cleaners clean jewelry using vibration in a cleaning solution to loosen dirt. That vibration can be very harmful to most gemstones. The only gemstones suitable to be put in an ultrasonic cleaner are diamonds, rubies and sapphires. Just think red, white and blue for the ultrasonic cleaner as an easy way to remember the only three gems you can put in that unit.
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Untreated Gemstone: When you see this word in a jewelry description, you can
know that you�re seeing something rare (depending on the stone). If you see an
�untreated� ruby for sale, it will be extremely valuable and expensive.
�Untreated� aquamarine or topaz of intense color is also rare and very special.
However, if you see �Untreated� amethyst, it�s not such a big deal because
amethyst is very available untreated.
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