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Starting The Hobby Of Gemstone Collecting
By Lee MacRae
For many people collecting various loose gemstones or loose diamonds is a favorite pastime. They love the colors and the beauty of the wide array of gemstones found around the world today. Follow along as we look at a number of factors you should understand when starting this gemstone hobby.
The very first step in beginning this hobby the right way is by getting adequate knowledge about them. By visiting a local library you can locate all you need to know about the subject that will help you to know exactly what you should do.
First on the list to evaluate is gemstone color. Gemstones are the most intensely colored natural material available on earth. Gems have become so synonomous with color, they've even become associated with particular ones. Everyone knows ruby red, emerald green, sapphire blue, aquamarine, turquoise, and jade green Gemstones are valued much higher the closer they come to the natural spectral colors of red, orange, yellow, green, blue, and violet. They are valued much less when they are lighter or darker than the pure spectral color.
The way a stone is cut is the next factor to consider before a purchase. The precision of the cut is the factor which determines how much light the stone will reflect. The cut will ultimately determine the stones brilliance and its final value.
Next up is gemstone clarity. Clarity refers to the the external blemishes or the internal conclusions or flaws of the gemstone under consideration. Normally large flaws can easily be seen with the unaided eye with others requiring a 10X magnification.
Next comes weight and size. Other than the corals and pearls gemstones are priced by the unit, carat. A carat is equal to 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.
Though you may find gemstones used a lot in jewelry, they are a great hobby and pastime as well. In fact, there are many attractive and interesting gemstones that are too fragile or too large to be used in jewelry. Look at each stone and consider it as a piece of art and value it for its unique nature and vibrant colors. 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 US in Florida you can find Chalcedony and Conch Pearl. And in Canada you can find nephrite jade in Mount Ogden, British Columbia or pink and dark blueish spinels in Wakefield, Quebec and even amethyst from Nova Scotia. Take up gemstone collecting and you won't regret it.
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Citrine is one of the most affordable gemstones due to its availability and durability. It ranks 7 on the Mohs Scale of Hardness. It was named from the French word for lemon, �citron�, since many citrines have a bright sunny yellow color. It also comes in hues of gold to orange brown shades. In ancient times, citrine was carried as a protection against snake venom and evil thoughts. Natural citrine deposits are mined mostly in Brazil, but also in Malagasy Republic, the U.S., Spain, Russia, France and Scotland. Citrine should be kept away from prolonged exposure to strong light or heat which can damage or fade the stone. Citrine is considered an alternative to topaz as the birthstone for November.
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When shopping for gemstones or gemstone jewelry, you might consider taking into
account the meaning of different stones. Precious stones have always had
special deep significance for nearly every culture of humans in every era. If
you are buying a gemstone or gemstone jewelry for someone as a gift, you can
make it extra special by choosing one whose deeper meaning reminds you of them.
Read through the symbology pages of the gemstones on this website to explore the
deeper powers and significances of each stone.
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The Cullinan II diamond, or the Lesser Star of Africa is just over 317 carats,
and is found in the center-front of the Imperial State Crown of Great Britain,
also in the Tower of London as part of the Crown Jewels.
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