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发帖数: 8 | 1 Gemstone collecting is one of JTV's favorite pastimes. During my years
working in the gem industry, I have received a lot of questions about this
hobby from both enthusiasts and non-enthusiasts. Common inquiries include:
Why do people collect gems? How do I get started? And what should I collect?
This article will focus on the first question Why do people collect
gemstones?Why Collect Gemstones?Well, first and foremost, gemstones are the
original collectible.
What do I mean by this? Think back to the ancient civilizations of Egypt.
Artifacts dating from 3100 BC show us a society that treasured gemstones.
Pharaohs and queens wore elaborately adorned pieces, such as bracelets and
headdresses. They also carried loose stones because gems were believed to
give one attributes like courage and luck. Historians say their fascination
is apparent. In fact, ancient Egyptians had such affection for these gifts
from Mother Nature that most were buried with their collection of prized
possessions. I've tried to imagine what these primitive humans must have
thought when gazing upon a fantastic emerald or topaz. Without all the
visual stimulation we receive today, that must have been quite a sight for
them to behold. What really so intriguing about gemstones, though, is that
the allure for humans has remained through the ages. Mankind, then and now,
has had the desire to own and collect them. Why else would one collect
gemstones?
Like acquiring any other forms of art, gems should be purchased for their
beauty, for their specialness, and for the enjoyment they bring an owner. To
some, they may bring back a special childhood memory or feeling. To others,
gems may be attractive out of a pure appreciation for their aesthetic
beauty. Whatever it is, one should collect them out of passion and interest.
It really as simple as that!Take a look at other positive insights on gem
collecting:1. It does not require a lot of space. --Unlike housing a
collection of antique toys or teapots, gemstones demand relatively little
space. Many people keep them in gem jars, trays, and small display cases,
which can be neatly stacked and put away. As a collection grows, one may
want to buy a larger case or a safe, but these are fairly diminutive in size
, as well.2. One can own a piece of history.--Natural gemstones take an
enormous amount of time to form. Varieties thathave grown from mineral
crystals, the most common type, cultivate within the earth crust for
thousands of years.
These beauties are eventually brought to the surface through volcanic
explosions or mankind mining techniques. When you think about the whole
process, isn it amazing to think that you can own something so historic and
old?3. Gems are not just viable for the wealthy collector.--We all know gems
can cost in the thousands and millions. However, that doesn make the lower
priced ones any less collectible. Not everyone can afford a museum-worthy
collection myself included. The reality is a lot of fabulous material is
available at very attainable prices. If you can own the nine-carat emerald,
look at buying the one-carat. Also, do your research. There are many exotic
gems that sell below what their true values are. This is primarily because
they never reached main stream popularity or jewelry stores in the mall won
sell them. A good example is red spinel, a gorgeous variety that is as
nearly hard and has a similar refractive index to ruby. However, a sizable
red spinel will sell for a fraction of a ruby cost.
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