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What magnification do you need for jewelers loupe?
10x magnification
The most common and preferred magnification level for jewelers’ loupes would be a 10x magnification loupe. Jewelers loupes with more magnification power are available, but for most jeweler loupes, 10x magnification will be the preferred power you are looking for.
What magnification do you need to look at diamonds?
WHY IS 10X MAGNIFICATION of A Diamond THE INDUSTRY STANDARD? Ten times’ magnification under a microscope is the standard magnification in the diamond industry as a result of the creation of the Clarity Rating Scale. This scale is the standard used throughout the diamond industry.
What is a 10X loupe?
For gemologists, the 10X loupe (with ten-power magnification) is the standard for hand-held gem identification. Although you’ll find more powerful loupes, the depth of field (the area that’s in focus) is so small above 10X that they’re hard to use. Instead, use a microscope when you need higher magnification.
Do all GIA diamonds have laser inscription?
All GIA graded diamonds have a unique serial number laser inscribed on the girdle which enables you to match the diamond to its certification. If you look carefully, you can see the inscription on the girdle of the diamond below.
What is a loupe magnifier?
A magnifying glass (or loupe, from Old French, meaning an imperfect gem), is the simplest of optical instruments intended for the enhancement of visual capability. It is a device frequently associated with jewelers, usually taking the form of a simple positive lens.
What power is a jewelers loupe?
10x
A proper loupe for gemology or jewelry has to be a ten-power (10x) triplet – three lenses fused together to eliminate distortion at the edges and color fringing. You know those big magnifying glasses you used to see elderly people use?
What is a triplet magnifier?
The Hastings Triplet Magnifiers are highly corrective magnifiers that are Bausch & Lomb’s finest. Three separate optical glass lenses, bonded together to form a compound lens, provide sharp, very distinct magnified images – even under 10 power magnification.
What is the best magnification level for a jewelers loupes?
The problem many individuals will face using jewelers’ loupes with magnification levels above 10x is that they are such small magnifiers; they will become difficult to use with ease at increasing magnification levels. That is of course, unless, you find a high-quality magnifier capable of magnifying at higher magnification levels such as 40x.
Can I read a diamond inscription with a loupe?
It will always take a little time for set-up to view the inscription but provided the number is not too faint, it should be visible at this magnification. For most people, a standard diamond loupe (10x) will struggle to provide enough magnification to read the full number.
What is a GIA laser inscription on a diamond?
A GIA laser inscription gives the consumer greater confidence when purchasing a diamond. Retailers should use this as a further selling point since not all laboratories laser mark diamonds in this way.
What is the magnification of a prismatic loupe?
Prismatic Loupe Magnification 3.5x As a more powerful system, loupes with 3.5x magnification are heavier and offer more depth of field. Because of the increased magnification, the field of view is slightly reduced in comparison with the 3.0x loupe magnification.