What is a gemstone collector called?

A person who practices lapidary is known as a lapidarist. By extension, the term lapidary has sometimes been applied to collectors of and dealers in gems, or to anyone who is knowledgeable in precious stones.

What is it called when you collect crystals?

Often called “rockhounding,” the search for gems and minerals has been popular for decades. (Some places will even cut, polish and set found minerals into jewelry for a fee.)

Do people collect gemstones?

Some people collect samples of a particular gemstone from all of its known locations in the world. Many unusual gems are still inexpensive because the supply is so limited that no market demand is created for them. Many gemstones that are in good supply today will become rare in the future as supplies are exhausted.

What are the 7 gems?

Strictly speaking the precious stones are only seven in number—the diamond, the pearl, the ruby, the sapphire, the emerald, the oriental catseye, and the alexandrite; but to these are often added the so-called semi-precious stones—such as the amethyst, the topaz, the tourmaline, the aquamarine, the chrysoprase, the …

What is the side of a cut gem called?

facet
facet, flat, polished surface on a cut gemstone, usually with three or four sides.

What is a polished and shaped gemstone called?

A cabochon (/ˈkæbəʃɒn/; from Middle French caboche ‘head’) is a gemstone that has been shaped and polished, as opposed to faceted. The resulting form is usually a convex (rounded) obverse with a flat reverse.

What is a gemologist?

Gemology is the science of studying, cutting, and valuing precious stones, but the essence of gemology is in identifying the gemstones. One who works in the field of gemology is called a gemologist, and jewelers and goldsmiths also may be gemologists.

What gemstones should I collect?

But based on our years in the trade, here is our list of the top 10 investment gems.

• Ruby.
• Blue Sapphire.
• Emerald.
• Spinel.
• Tsavorite Garnet.
• Spessartite Garnet.
• Alexandrite.
• Jadeite Jade.

What are the 9 gemstones?

The nine stones are representative of the planets, the sun, and the moon. These gemstones comprise of Diamond, Ruby, Emerald, Yellow Sapphire, Garnet, Blue Sapphire, Pearl, Cat’s eye and Coral. The entire benefits relates with these stones are bestowed upon the person wearing the ring.

What is stone cutting called?

The process of cutting and polishing gems is called gemcutting or lapidary, while a person who cuts and polishes gems is called a gemcutter or a lapidary (sometimes lapidarist). Gemstone material that has not been extensively cut and polished is referred to generally as rough.

What is the pavilion of a stone?

The pavilion is the lower portion of a gemstone that begins just below the ‘girdle’ (defined below). Pavilions can be cut and faceted in many different styles.

What do you call a person who buys gemstones?

, Gemstone Dealer. Locally here in New Zealand they are referred to as “Gemmo’s” but i’m guessing that is mainly for gemologists. I think the terms Gem Collector, Gemmo, Vedic Gem Collector, or precious stone collector would be fairly appropriate.

What do you call a person who collects rocks?

If it is mineral specimens we are called Rock Hounds. Some of us collect gem specimens too we are called a lapidary (lapidarist, Latin: lapidarius) is an artist or artisan who forms stone, minerals, or gemstones into decorative items such as cabochons, engraved gems (including cameos), and faceted designs. I carve rocks into decorative items.

What do you call a person who collects mineral specimens?

If it is mineral specimens we are called Rock Hounds. Some of us collect gem specimens too we are called a lapidary (lapidarist, Latin: lapidarius) is an artist or artisan who forms stone, minerals, or gemstones into decorative items such as cabochons, engraved gems (including cameos), and faceted designs.