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Starting To Collect Gemstones

By Lee MacRae

Why would someone go to the trouble of collect loose gemstones? Well for one thing they've been sought for their beauty for many centuries. And just like natural diamonds their value increases over time. Many in this hobby love to collect and work with each and every one of the 150 varieties available. Read long as we look at the hobby of collecting loose gemstones.

Right at the beginning, what you need is to get yourself some books on gemstones. You want to learn as much as you possibly can about the subject of gemstones. The more you know about each kind of gemstone the better off you'll be. You'll know exactly what to look for in a quality stone.

Of paramount importance is the color of the gem. Highly prized gemstones have colors that are close to the purest spectral colors of orange, green, yellow, Violet or blue. Gemstone colors that are muted or too dark can lower the value quite easily.

Gemstone cut is the next factor to consider. The preciseness of the cut will determine how much light is reflected by the gemstone. The cut will ultimately determine the stones brilliance and how much it will be valued.

Next to look at is the aspect of gemstone clarity. Clarity is the term that refers to the internal conclusions or flaws of the gemstone. Larger flaws are visible to the naked eye while others require close examination using a 10X magnification.

Next comes weight and size. Except for corals and pearls, all gemstones are priced by the unit, carat. One carat equals a 0.2 grams. However you should know weight and size are not always equal and gemstones. The density and specific gravity can differ in stones. If you have a diamond that weighs 1.00 carats, you will find a similar sized ruby or sapphire weighs 1.20 carats.

Collecting gemstones can create an enjoyable hobby and pastime. And there is a wide range and variety in precious and semi precious stones that you can collect. You can collect gemstones like Diamond, Spinel or Variscite for example. The choice and beauty and variety is almost endless. And if money is tight you can find gemstones for yourself instead of buying. For example in Florida you can find Chalcedony and Conch Pearl.

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