Why I Like Gemstones
Starting The Hobby Of Gemstone Collecting
By Lee MacRae
Many people today say collecting various loose gemstones or loose diamonds is a favorite pastime. They simply love the beauty and the colors of the wide array of gemstones you can find just about everywhere in the world. Follow along as we examine the things you need to know when starting to collect gemstones yourself.
The first thing you need to do is to get yourself some books on gemstones. You want to understand everything there is to know about the subject of gemstones. The more you learn about the hobby of gemstones the better off you'll be. You'll know exactly what to look for in a quality stone.
First on the list to evaluate is gemstone color. Gemstones are the most intensely colored natural material available on earth. These materials are so related to their color that they have even lent their names to specific colors. Everyone knows ruby red, emerald green, sapphire blue, aquamarine, turquoise, and jade green Gemstones become higher in value the closer they are to the colors in the spectrum of orange, green, yellow, violet and blue. They become less valuable the farther they are from the pure natural color.
Stone cut is the next factor to look at before a purchase. The precision of cut is the factor that determines the amount of light is reflected by the gemstone. It will ultimately determine the brilliance of the stone and how much it will be valued.
Next to look at is the aspect of clarity. The aspect of clarity refers to the internal flaws ( known as inclusions) or the outside blemishes of a stone. Larger flaws can easily be seen with the unaided eye while others require close examination using a 10X magnification.
You will often find that gemstones are often listed according to size because of being more uniform than carat weight. But different gemstones may be of the same size but differ in carat weights and as a result different prices as well. This is due to gemstone difference regarding relative density or specific gravity depending upon the chemical composition and crystal structure type Normally a one carat brilliant round diamond with standard proportions will be approximately 6.5 mm in diameter. A ruby that is the same size will weigh approximately 1.55 carats.
Taking up the hobby of gemstones can give you an enjoyable pastime and also rewarding in the long run. You don't need to spend a lot of money and yet you can buy some very beautiful items. Many people loved to spend weekends to go hunting gemstones. Take the example of the US. In Arkansas you can find Clear & Smoky Quartz, Diamond and Agate. And if you like to travel farther you can find opal at Lightning Ridge in NSW, Austalia, topaz in Mt Surprise or O'Briens Creek in Queensland, Australia or hunt the peridot fields in Mortlake in Victoria, Australia.
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The Black Prince's Ruby is actually a bead-shaped spinel weighing roughly 170
carats (34 g) that is the size of a chicken egg. It is currently set in the
cross patt�e above the 317.40 carat (63.48 g) Cullinan II in the front of the
Imperial State Crown. The Black Prince's Ruby is one of the oldest of the Crown
Jewels of the United Kingdom, with a known history dating back to the middle of
the 14th century and having been in the possession of the British kings since it
was given in 1367 to its namesake, Edward of Woodstock (the "Black Prince").
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Rhodochrosite opens the heart to give and receive love. You may feel that you
are a loving person and yet I would like to have you ask yourself how you are
about receiving love, attention and blessings. You may think you are good at
receiving yet how do you feel about receiving and allowing loving relationships,
close connections, intimate relationships and trusting in the full process of
love and relationships. This stone is not just about romantic love but the kind
of friendships that are balanced, deep and fulfilling. If you are having some
challenges with allowing friends or family into your heart and your physical
sacred space then you may want to bring some of the pink energy of rhodochrosite
into your energy field. Life is too short to keep people at arm�s distance. Open
your heart and allow love!
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For the 4th and 6th year of marriage, Amethyst is the anniversary gemstone.
Amethyst is used to increase spiritually. Often amethyst is used in presents to
represent security, sincerity, and peace of mind.
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