{"id":2340,"date":"2013-03-25T11:42:26","date_gmt":"2013-03-25T15:42:26","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.jewelry-secrets.com\/Blog\/?p=2340"},"modified":"2015-05-09T11:44:22","modified_gmt":"2015-05-09T15:44:22","slug":"best-home-use-jewelers-microscopes","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.jewelry-secrets.com\/Blog\/best-home-use-jewelers-microscopes\/","title":{"rendered":"BEST HOME USE JEWELER&#8217;S MICROSCOPES"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"blog-image\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.jewelry-secrets.com\/Blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/05\/Best-Home-Use-Jeweler-Gem-Microscopes.gif\" alt=\"Best Home Use Jeweler Gemstone Diamomd Microscopes\" title=\"Best Home Use Jeweler Gemstone Diamomd Microscopes\" width=\"200\" height=\"200\" class=\"alignright size-full wp-image-2348\" \/><\/div>\n<p>If you want a <strong>Good Microscope for Home<\/strong> to look at your Rings, Diamonds and Gemstones, there&#8217;s a couple of things you should know&#8230;<\/p>\n<ol>\n<li><strong>Not every Microscope will Work<\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong>Microscopes are Not Cheap!<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p>So I&#8217;ve taken the liberty to sort through all the thousands of &#8220;<strong>Inexpensive<\/strong>&#8221; (as Inexpensive as Microscopes can be), and have chosen the ones that are <strong>MORE IDEAL<\/strong> than others.<\/p>\n<p>\nNow, before I go on, it&#8217;s important to become familiar with the <strong>Parts that make up a Microscope<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<p>\nTake a look at the Detailed Image below that shows what all the Parts and Pieces that make up the <strong>Anatomy of a Microscope<\/strong>&#8230;<\/p>\n<p>\n<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.jewelry-secrets.com\/Blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/05\/Detailed-Look-At-A-Microscope.jpg\" alt=\"Detailed Look At The Parts Of A Microscope\" title=\"Detailed Look At The Parts Of A Microscope\" width=\"502\" height=\"502\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-2349\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.jewelry-secrets.com\/Blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/05\/Detailed-Look-At-A-Microscope.jpg 502w, https:\/\/www.jewelry-secrets.com\/Blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/05\/Detailed-Look-At-A-Microscope-100x100.jpg 100w, https:\/\/www.jewelry-secrets.com\/Blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/05\/Detailed-Look-At-A-Microscope-300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.jewelry-secrets.com\/Blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/05\/Detailed-Look-At-A-Microscope-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/www.jewelry-secrets.com\/Blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/05\/Detailed-Look-At-A-Microscope-60x60.jpg 60w, https:\/\/www.jewelry-secrets.com\/Blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/05\/Detailed-Look-At-A-Microscope-120x120.jpg 120w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 502px) 100vw, 502px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><h2>Good! Now let&#8217;s move on!<\/h2>\n<p>In a Gem or Jewelry Microscope,<strong> you&#8217;ll want to see these features:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>2 Lens Eye Piece (Binocular)<\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong>10x + Magnification<\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong>Light Sources<\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong>Darkfield<\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong>Stone Holder (Gem Clip)<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>\nThese 5 Features make for <strong>the BEST Jewelry Microscopes!<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>\nAnd here&#8217;s why&#8230;<\/p>\n<p><h2>2 Lens Eye Piece (Binocular)<\/h2>\n<p>\nYou&#8217;re going to be looking at Gems and Diamonds and Ring Prongs Close up. Do that for a while with one Eye Piece (Ocular) and you will feel the Effects. You will Tire easy, your Eyes will Hurt and you won&#8217;t be able to Scope for very long.<\/p>\n<p>\nBut with 2 Eye Pieces (<strong>Binocular<\/strong>), you&#8217;ll be able to Last Longer, Focus Better, and see more Details in the Stones or Jewelry. You&#8217;ll be able to see Pits in your Gold, Inclusions under the Table, Chips in the Culet&#8230;<\/p>\n<p>\n<strong>2 eyes ARE better than one! :)<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><h2>10x + Magnification<\/h2>\n<p>\n10x Power (ten times) is <strong>what Jewelers use to Grade Diamonds with<\/strong>. That VVS1 Rating on that Certified Stone is done under 10x Power and no more!<\/p>\n<p>\nSo it&#8217;s important that you View them under this Same Magnification as well. <strong>Just to see what they see<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<p>\nBUT, I strongly suggest a Microscope with <strong>Higher Magnification<\/strong> as well. Like 20x, 30x or more. Just so you can really Zoom in on the Interesting Parts and see what they look like. You&#8217;ll see Specific things like <strong>Trigons<\/strong> on the stone&#8217;s surface, Imperfections under the <strong>Star Facets<\/strong>, <strong>Hair<\/strong> on the Stone&#8230;<\/p>\n<p><h2>That&#8217;s when things get Really, Really Cool!<\/h2>\n<p>Plus, Viewing the Tiny Etched in <strong>GIA Laser Inscription<\/strong> on the side of the Girdle gets much easier when viewed at Higher Magnification like 30x versus 10x.<\/p>\n<p>\nI usually have to Zoom in to 30x so Customers can read these Very Tiny Numbers and Letters.<\/p>\n<p><h2>Light Sources<\/h2>\n<p>\nThe more Light Sources that are built into the Machine the Better. More Light, especially Adjustable Light, allows you to Position the Light where you want it and how much of it you need. You can see things that you wouldn&#8217;t be able to see with the Right Light at the Right Angle.<\/p>\n<p>\nMost Microscopes have at least <strong>one light source<\/strong>, but if you&#8217;re lucky and shell out the dough, you&#8217;ll be able to get multiple light sources, like the overhead light shown in the detailed diagram above, and in the couple of better scopes below.<\/p>\n<p>\nLet&#8217;s face it, <strong>you can&#8217;t see Diamonds in the Dark!<\/strong> Having extra light will allow you to see those Pin Points in the Stone, Feathers across the Pavilion, Hairline Chips around the Edge&#8230;<\/p>\n<p>\n&#8220;<strong>Ahhh, There&#8217;s the Drill Hole!<\/strong>&#8221; (For Laser Drilled or Fracture Filled Stones)<\/p>\n<p><h2>Darkfield<\/h2>\n<p>\nViewing Gemstones and Diamonds are much, much easier when the Background isn&#8217;t <strong>Bright, White, Blinding and Distracting<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<p>\nA Dark Background doesn&#8217;t add Brightness bouncing back at you. You control how much is shown. You can adjust it to allow just enough to make Certain Flaws stand out against the light. Like there&#8217;s a Spot light on them (see below).<\/p>\n<p>\nTo understand what a Darkfield is, compared to a Standard Brightfield (or as some call it <strong>Lightfield<\/strong>), take a look at the diagram below&#8230;<\/p>\n<p>\n<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.jewelry-secrets.com\/Blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/05\/Microscope-Brightfield-Darkfield-Explained.jpg\" alt=\"Microscope Brightfield Darkfield Explained\" title=\"Microscope Brightfield Darkfield Explained\" width=\"502\" height=\"650\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-2353\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.jewelry-secrets.com\/Blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/05\/Microscope-Brightfield-Darkfield-Explained.jpg 502w, https:\/\/www.jewelry-secrets.com\/Blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/05\/Microscope-Brightfield-Darkfield-Explained-231x300.jpg 231w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 502px) 100vw, 502px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>\n<strong>Brightfield Illumination sources are best for Flat objects or Slides&#8230;<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>\n<strong>Darkfield makes the microscopic details stand out more!<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><h2>Stone Holder (Gem Clip)<\/h2>\n<p>\nA Stone Holder (like <strong>Tweezers<\/strong>) is vital and important when viewing Rings, Gemstones, Pendants, Earrings and Bracelets (<strong>Bulky 3D objects<\/strong>).<\/p>\n<p>\nA Stone Holder is a Wire Tension Grip that&#8217;s on a Movable Arm, and is attached to the <strong>Microscope Stage<\/strong> (can come on and off as needed).<\/p>\n<p>\nThis Holder is great because it holds the Ring in place, <strong>over the Darkfield Iris<\/strong>, at exactly the position you want it to be, and allows you to Zoom in on a specific section.<\/p>\n<p>\nWithout a Holder, you&#8217;ll either have to just Clip the bottom of the Jewelry where ever it is you can clip it at (if you can even clip it), or you&#8217;ll just have to hold the item (without moving or breathing) and Focus on the desired spot (this gets really difficult because any Slight Movement or Breath <strong>takes the item out of Focus<\/strong>).<\/p>\n<p>\n<strong>A Stone Holder is required for any amount of detailed work<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<p>\nSee the difference between a Stone Holder and Slide Clip (Stage Clips) below&#8230;<\/p>\n<p>\n<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.jewelry-secrets.com\/Blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/05\/Stone-Holder-Gem-Clip-Slides-Microscopes.jpg\" alt=\"Microscope Stone Holder Gem Clip Slides\" title=\"Microscope Stone Holder Gem Clip Slides\" width=\"502\" height=\"502\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-2356\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.jewelry-secrets.com\/Blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/05\/Stone-Holder-Gem-Clip-Slides-Microscopes.jpg 502w, https:\/\/www.jewelry-secrets.com\/Blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/05\/Stone-Holder-Gem-Clip-Slides-Microscopes-100x100.jpg 100w, https:\/\/www.jewelry-secrets.com\/Blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/05\/Stone-Holder-Gem-Clip-Slides-Microscopes-300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.jewelry-secrets.com\/Blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/05\/Stone-Holder-Gem-Clip-Slides-Microscopes-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/www.jewelry-secrets.com\/Blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/05\/Stone-Holder-Gem-Clip-Slides-Microscopes-60x60.jpg 60w, https:\/\/www.jewelry-secrets.com\/Blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/05\/Stone-Holder-Gem-Clip-Slides-Microscopes-120x120.jpg 120w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 502px) 100vw, 502px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>\nWhen working with Jewelry, you definitely want a Stone Holder (two of them if you&#8217;re comparing Diamonds side by side). This one feature separates most of the Regular Microscopes from a Jeweler&#8217;s Microscope!<\/p>\n<p>\nThese types of Holders is what Jewelry Stores and Gemologists use, and <strong>it&#8217;s what I Recommend<\/strong>. It just makes life easier!<\/p>\n<p>\nYou can turn the holder all the way around, tilt it in any position and look where ever you want.<\/p>\n<p>\nThis <a rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"http:\/\/www.amazon.com\/dp\/B004SQQCHC\/?tag=jewelry-secrets-20\">AmScope Microscope<\/a> below is almost perfect in every way, except it doesn&#8217;t have a stone holder. <strong>Take a peek&#8230;<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>\n<a rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"http:\/\/www.amazon.com\/dp\/B004SQQCHC\/?tag=jewelry-secrets-20\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.jewelry-secrets.com\/Blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/05\/AmScope-Jewelers-Microscope.jpg\" alt=\"AmScope Jewelers Microscope\" title=\"AmScope Jewelers Microscope\" width=\"502\" height=\"502\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-2346\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.jewelry-secrets.com\/Blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/05\/AmScope-Jewelers-Microscope.jpg 502w, https:\/\/www.jewelry-secrets.com\/Blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/05\/AmScope-Jewelers-Microscope-100x100.jpg 100w, https:\/\/www.jewelry-secrets.com\/Blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/05\/AmScope-Jewelers-Microscope-300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.jewelry-secrets.com\/Blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/05\/AmScope-Jewelers-Microscope-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/www.jewelry-secrets.com\/Blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/05\/AmScope-Jewelers-Microscope-60x60.jpg 60w, https:\/\/www.jewelry-secrets.com\/Blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/05\/AmScope-Jewelers-Microscope-120x120.jpg 120w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 502px) 100vw, 502px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p>\nThe great thing about this scope, <strong>IT&#8217;S CHEAP!<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><h2>Real Cheap, it just can&#8217;t be beat!<\/h2>\n<p>The description of this product says it&#8217;s ideal for the Watchmaker, Jeweler, Engraver, Die-Maker, Philatelist, Coin Collector, Students, and more. It also says that it will work with any object like Insects, Plants, Rocks, Stamps, Coins, Jewel, Soldered Points, Microelectronic Components or virtually any Three Dimensional Objects.<\/p>\n<p><h2>But I Disagree!<\/h2>\n<p>\nIt will work, but only if you lay the item on the base, or <strong>hold the item in place with your hands<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<p>\nNow&#8230; I will say, that you can Purchase Additional Accessories like the <strong>Darkfield <\/strong>shown below (you can buy Stone Holders as well).<\/p>\n<p>\nAdding on a <a rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"http:\/\/www.amazon.com\/dp\/B005OROEQK\/?tag=jewelry-secrets-20\">Darkfield to a Binocular<\/a>, Stereo Microscope turns it into <strong>the Perfect Jeweler&#8217;s Machine<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<p>\nIt&#8217;s a good option to take&#8230;<\/p>\n<p>\n<a rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"http:\/\/www.amazon.com\/dp\/B005OROEQK\/?tag=jewelry-secrets-20\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.jewelry-secrets.com\/Blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/05\/Add-On-Darkfield-For-Microscopes.jpg\" alt=\"Add On Darkfield For Microscopes\" title=\"Add On Darkfield For Microscopes\" width=\"502\" height=\"502\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-2343\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.jewelry-secrets.com\/Blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/05\/Add-On-Darkfield-For-Microscopes.jpg 502w, https:\/\/www.jewelry-secrets.com\/Blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/05\/Add-On-Darkfield-For-Microscopes-100x100.jpg 100w, https:\/\/www.jewelry-secrets.com\/Blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/05\/Add-On-Darkfield-For-Microscopes-300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.jewelry-secrets.com\/Blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/05\/Add-On-Darkfield-For-Microscopes-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/www.jewelry-secrets.com\/Blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/05\/Add-On-Darkfield-For-Microscopes-60x60.jpg 60w, https:\/\/www.jewelry-secrets.com\/Blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/05\/Add-On-Darkfield-For-Microscopes-120x120.jpg 120w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 502px) 100vw, 502px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p>\nBut, it&#8217;s still Better and Easier to Buy a Microscope with all the Features Built in (better for the Warranty as well).<\/p>\n<p>\nSo, here we go, <strong>the Most Inexpensive and Best Microscopes for Jewelers<\/strong>, Jewelry Stores and Gem Collectors (with all the 5 features built in)!<\/p>\n<p>\n<strong>Enjoy!<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><h2>Gemoro Jeweler&#8217;s Microscope<\/h2>\n<p>\nThe <strong>Most Inexpensive Jeweler&#8217;s Microscope<\/strong> that I could find is this Gemoro shown below. The <a rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"http:\/\/www.amazon.com\/dp\/B008KPBD26\/?tag=jewelry-secrets-20\">Gemoro Elite Microscope<\/a> has an Awesome Price Tag of under $300 (check out the Best Buy Options, Prices may Change up or down). To get a Scope that does all this is easy on the Wallet and Heart.<\/p>\n<p>\nThis Microscope goes from <strong>10x &#8211; 30x Magnification<\/strong>. It has a Stone Holder (Gem Clip), Darkfield, Bright Field Illumination (with an Adjustable Iris) and a <strong>5 year warranty<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<p><h2>Sweet!<\/h2>\n<p><strong>The coolest thing about this scope&#8230;<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><h2>The Head Rotates 360 Degrees!<\/h2>\n<p>\nThis may not seem like a big deal to you, but <strong>it&#8217;s wonderful for Jeweler&#8217;s and Jewelry Stores<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<p>\nImagine being at a Diamond Engagement Ring Showcase and the Salesperson is showing you a Certified Stone under the Scope. He&#8217;s on one side of the counter, you&#8217;re on the other. He clips the stone, sets the zoom and focuses in on the <strong>crisp clean center<\/strong>&#8230; and all he then has to do is to smoothly rotate the head around so you can see it too. He doesn&#8217;t have to pick up the machine, <strong>turn the whole thing around<\/strong> just for you to view and knock it out of focus doing so. The 360 head makes a big difference when you&#8217;re waiting on customers. <strong>Something that most people would never even think of<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<p>\nDo also note that this Microscope does give you the option of adding on an Additional Overhead Light Source.<\/p>\n<p>\n<strong>It&#8217;s one great scope for one Great Price!<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Take a peek&#8230;<\/p>\n<p>\n<a rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"http:\/\/www.amazon.com\/dp\/B008KPBD26\/?tag=jewelry-secrets-20\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.jewelry-secrets.com\/Blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/05\/Gemoro-Jewelers-Microscope.jpg\" alt=\"Gemoro Jewelers Microscope\" title=\"Gemoro Jewelers Microscope\" width=\"502\" height=\"502\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-2350\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.jewelry-secrets.com\/Blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/05\/Gemoro-Jewelers-Microscope.jpg 502w, https:\/\/www.jewelry-secrets.com\/Blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/05\/Gemoro-Jewelers-Microscope-100x100.jpg 100w, https:\/\/www.jewelry-secrets.com\/Blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/05\/Gemoro-Jewelers-Microscope-300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.jewelry-secrets.com\/Blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/05\/Gemoro-Jewelers-Microscope-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/www.jewelry-secrets.com\/Blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/05\/Gemoro-Jewelers-Microscope-60x60.jpg 60w, https:\/\/www.jewelry-secrets.com\/Blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/05\/Gemoro-Jewelers-Microscope-120x120.jpg 120w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 502px) 100vw, 502px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p>\nNext up&#8230;<\/p>\n<p><h2>Miniscope with Darkfield<\/h2>\n<p>\nThis <a rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"http:\/\/www.amazon.com\/dp\/B0058EDEH4\/?tag=jewelry-secrets-20\">Miniscope with Darkfield<\/a> has both <strong>10x and 30x Magnification<\/strong> (the only two zooms you ever really need).<\/p>\n<p>\nIt has Darkfield Illumination (<strong>a must<\/strong>), and it has a Stone Holder for clipping and holding Gems, Rings, and anything else you want to inspect. It also has 2 soft rubber eye shields which makes viewing comfortable, and they <strong>help block out outside light<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<p>\nThis scope is Light Weight, it&#8217;s only 8.2 pounds. So it&#8217;s the Perfect Microscope to move around, transport from one location to the next, and it&#8217;s easy to store.<\/p>\n<p>\nReally, if you want a <strong>Cheap Microscope<\/strong> so you can see if your Diamond is Chipped, or to read the Etching Engraved on the side of your Diamond, these Scopes are the BEST and one of <strong>the Most Inexpensive Scopes you can Purchase<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<p>\nTrust me, just to have the peace of mind of knowing you got your Diamond back from the Jeweler, and that they didn&#8217;t Switch it out for <strong>a Lower Quality Stone<\/strong> is worth every penny. You&#8217;ll want to view your Inclusions, Memorize them, so later on you&#8217;ll be able to look at your Diamond and say &#8220;<strong>Yes, that&#8217;s my Stone!<\/strong>&#8221;<\/p>\n<p>\nDid the Jeweler Chip your Sapphire? <strong>Look under the scope and see&#8230;<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><a rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"http:\/\/www.amazon.com\/dp\/B0058EDEH4\/?tag=jewelry-secrets-20\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.jewelry-secrets.com\/Blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/05\/Miniscope-Darkfield-Jewelers-Microscope.jpg\" alt=\"Miniscope Darkfield Jewelers Microscope\" title=\"Miniscope Darkfield Jewelers Microscope\" width=\"502\" height=\"502\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-2355\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.jewelry-secrets.com\/Blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/05\/Miniscope-Darkfield-Jewelers-Microscope.jpg 502w, https:\/\/www.jewelry-secrets.com\/Blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/05\/Miniscope-Darkfield-Jewelers-Microscope-100x100.jpg 100w, https:\/\/www.jewelry-secrets.com\/Blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/05\/Miniscope-Darkfield-Jewelers-Microscope-300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.jewelry-secrets.com\/Blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/05\/Miniscope-Darkfield-Jewelers-Microscope-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/www.jewelry-secrets.com\/Blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/05\/Miniscope-Darkfield-Jewelers-Microscope-60x60.jpg 60w, https:\/\/www.jewelry-secrets.com\/Blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/05\/Miniscope-Darkfield-Jewelers-Microscope-120x120.jpg 120w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 502px) 100vw, 502px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p>\nNext up&#8230;<\/p>\n<p><h2>The Mark I Jewelers Microscope!<\/h2>\n<p>\nThe <a rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"http:\/\/www.amazon.com\/dp\/B0058EDEH4\/?tag=jewelry-secrets-20\">Mark I Jewelers Microscope<\/a> (looks like it&#8217;s<strong> out of stock<\/strong> now) has all the necessary requirements for <strong>the perfect viewing experience<\/strong>. And, it has a Dust Cover! :)<\/p>\n<p>\nThis machine is Efficient and Economic too. Normally this Microscope retails for $600, but Amazon sells it for <strong>much, much less<\/strong>. You really couldn&#8217;t ask for more.<\/p>\n<p>\nThe Mark Microscope Series offers many upgrades in machines. The <a rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"http:\/\/www.amazon.com\/dp\/B0058EDEH4\/?tag=jewelry-secrets-20\">Mark I<\/a>, <a rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"http:\/\/www.amazon.com\/dp\/B00213WYQC\/?tag=jewelry-secrets-20\">Mark II<\/a>, <a rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"http:\/\/www.amazon.com\/dp\/B001R6469C\/?tag=jewelry-secrets-20\">Mark III<\/a>, Mark IV, and <a rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"http:\/\/www.amazon.com\/dp\/B001R6AN1W\/?tag=jewelry-secrets-20\">Mark V<\/a>. They just get Bigger and Better with more Features and Options, and of course, Price. :)<\/p>\n<p>\n<strong>Take a look at the Mark I below&#8230;<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><a rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"http:\/\/www.amazon.com\/dp\/B0058EDEH4\/?tag=jewelry-secrets-20\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.jewelry-secrets.com\/Blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/05\/Mark-I-Jewelers-Microscope.jpg\" alt=\"Mark I Jewelers Microscope\" title=\"Mark I Jewelers Microscope\" width=\"502\" height=\"502\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-2352\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.jewelry-secrets.com\/Blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/05\/Mark-I-Jewelers-Microscope.jpg 502w, https:\/\/www.jewelry-secrets.com\/Blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/05\/Mark-I-Jewelers-Microscope-100x100.jpg 100w, https:\/\/www.jewelry-secrets.com\/Blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/05\/Mark-I-Jewelers-Microscope-300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.jewelry-secrets.com\/Blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/05\/Mark-I-Jewelers-Microscope-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/www.jewelry-secrets.com\/Blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/05\/Mark-I-Jewelers-Microscope-60x60.jpg 60w, https:\/\/www.jewelry-secrets.com\/Blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/05\/Mark-I-Jewelers-Microscope-120x120.jpg 120w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 502px) 100vw, 502px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p>\nNext up&#8230;<\/p>\n<p><h2>The AmScope 10x-80x Jeweler&#8217;s Microscope<\/h2>\n<p>\nThe <a rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"http:\/\/www.amazon.com\/dp\/B0082J0T9S\/?tag=jewelry-secrets-20\">AmScope 10x-80x Jeweler&#8217;s Microscope<\/a> (looks like they changed this Microscope to a <strong>10x-60x<\/strong> instead) will let you Zoom in and <strong>Zoom in even more<\/strong>. It has Magnification that goes up to <strong>80 times<\/strong> the normal view. That&#8217;s insane!<\/p>\n<p>\nImagine what a Bug would look like then? Or a Carbon Spot in a Diamond! <strong>Crazy Stuff!<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>The things you can see with that kind of Magnification will <strong>Knock your Socks off<\/strong>. Really!<\/p>\n<p>\nThe AmScope offers Darkfield Illumination, an Adjustable Iris (also called a <strong>Condenser<\/strong> or <strong>Diaphragm<\/strong>), a Gem Clip, and two light sources (one on top and one on bottom) that have Separate Dimmers!<\/p>\n<p>\nThe Price for a Scope like this is <strong>Dirt Cheap<\/strong>. It normally retails for $1600!<strong> That&#8217;s a Steal!<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>\n<a rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"http:\/\/www.amazon.com\/dp\/B0082J0T9S\/?tag=jewelry-secrets-20\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.jewelry-secrets.com\/Blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/05\/AmScope-10x-80x-Jewelers-Microscope.jpg\" alt=\"AmScope 10x 80x Jewelers Microscope\" title=\"AmScope 10x 80x Jewelers Microscope\" width=\"502\" height=\"502\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-2345\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.jewelry-secrets.com\/Blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/05\/AmScope-10x-80x-Jewelers-Microscope.jpg 502w, https:\/\/www.jewelry-secrets.com\/Blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/05\/AmScope-10x-80x-Jewelers-Microscope-100x100.jpg 100w, https:\/\/www.jewelry-secrets.com\/Blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/05\/AmScope-10x-80x-Jewelers-Microscope-300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.jewelry-secrets.com\/Blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/05\/AmScope-10x-80x-Jewelers-Microscope-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/www.jewelry-secrets.com\/Blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/05\/AmScope-10x-80x-Jewelers-Microscope-60x60.jpg 60w, https:\/\/www.jewelry-secrets.com\/Blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/05\/AmScope-10x-80x-Jewelers-Microscope-120x120.jpg 120w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 502px) 100vw, 502px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p>\n<strong>Still want a More Professional Scope?<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Read on&#8230;<\/p>\n<p><h2>AmScope 10x-40x Microscope<\/h2>\n<p>\nThis is <strong>my Favorite Microscope <\/strong>of all. Just because of all the built in features and the price. <strong>It&#8217;s outstanding!<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>This <a rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"http:\/\/www.amazon.com\/dp\/B0073GKU36\/?tag=jewelry-secrets-20\">AmScope 10x-40x Microscope<\/a> is the <strong>BEST Microscope<\/strong> I could find with a Side Fluorescent Light Source (like the ones that Jeweler&#8217;s use). And it Zooms from 10x Magnification to 40x. <strong>Powerful Stuff!<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>\nI really do love the look and feel of this Scope. <strong>It&#8217;s Beautiful!<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>\nThe Retail Price for this Microscope is<strong> $2000<\/strong>, but Amazon sells it for way less.<\/p>\n<p>\nThis Microscope also has a Third Lens (<strong>Trinocular<\/strong>) port at the top that is Perfect for <strong>Adding a Camera to<\/strong>, and also having Video Capability. <strong>Cool Beans!<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>It has Brightfield and Darkfield Illumination, a Stone Clamp, and a Gooseneck (Adjustable) Side Fluorescent Light that almost <strong>NO Inexpensive Microscopes have<\/strong>. Usually these types of scopes are $800 and up!<\/p>\n<p>\n<strong>I Highly Recommend this Scope<\/strong>, it&#8217;s a cross between an Amateur Scope and a High End Professional Scope.<\/p>\n<p>\n<strong>It works great and looks great!<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Take a gander&#8230;<\/p>\n<p>\n<a rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"http:\/\/www.amazon.com\/dp\/B0073GKU36\/?tag=jewelry-secrets-20\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.jewelry-secrets.com\/Blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/05\/AmScope-10x-40x-Jewelers-Microscope.jpg\" alt=\"AmScope 10x 40x Jewelers Microscope\" title=\"AmScope 10x 40x Jewelers Microscope\" width=\"502\" height=\"502\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-2344\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.jewelry-secrets.com\/Blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/05\/AmScope-10x-40x-Jewelers-Microscope.jpg 502w, https:\/\/www.jewelry-secrets.com\/Blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/05\/AmScope-10x-40x-Jewelers-Microscope-100x100.jpg 100w, https:\/\/www.jewelry-secrets.com\/Blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/05\/AmScope-10x-40x-Jewelers-Microscope-300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.jewelry-secrets.com\/Blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/05\/AmScope-10x-40x-Jewelers-Microscope-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/www.jewelry-secrets.com\/Blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/05\/AmScope-10x-40x-Jewelers-Microscope-60x60.jpg 60w, https:\/\/www.jewelry-secrets.com\/Blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/05\/AmScope-10x-40x-Jewelers-Microscope-120x120.jpg 120w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 502px) 100vw, 502px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p>\nNow, let&#8217;s get to the high end&#8230;<\/p>\n<p><h2>AmScope Professional Microscope<\/h2>\n<p>\nThis Stunning <a rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"http:\/\/www.amazon.com\/dp\/B007ZKBLTC\/?tag=jewelry-secrets-20\">AmScope Professional Microscope<\/a> has <strong>a HUGE Magnification Range<\/strong> that goes from 3.5x all the way up to <strong>90x<\/strong>. WOW!<\/p>\n<p>\nIt has both Brightfield and Darkfield Illumination, plus, a Side Light Source that&#8217;s Adjustable to really make <strong>Ideal Photographs<\/strong> and controlling what you want lit up and how much.<\/p>\n<p><h2>Photographs?<\/h2>\n<p>\n<strong>You Bet!<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>\nThis Microscope has a built in <strong>1.3 MP Camera<\/strong> that takes Great Photos of what ever you&#8217;re looking at. It not only takes Sharp Images, but it Streams live Video as well (Works with Windows 7, XP, Vista as well as Mac OS 10.6 &#038; up).<\/p>\n<p>\nThis Scope is <strong>Ideal for Gemologists<\/strong>, Jewelers, or anyone who wants a top of the line Scope without a top of the line Price.<\/p>\n<p>\n<strong>Check out the Deal:<\/strong> The Retail Price of this Magnificent Scope is <strong>$6700!<\/strong> OUCH! But you can get one here today for a Fraction of that Price! Not too bad for all the built in features of this Professional Scope.<\/p>\n<p>\nThe Side Light <strong>Mimics Daylight<\/strong>, which is much needed to Effectively Grade Diamonds. The pillar is adjustable so you can Tilt the Scope back for more Comfortable Viewing.<\/p>\n<p>\nIt comes with <strong>User-Friendly Software<\/strong>, and you can even Edit Images just like you would with <strong>Photoshop<\/strong>. I say to you, what are you waiting for? This is the Ultimate Scope to get, and just thinking about taking Pictures or Video of Stones <strong>makes me DROOL!<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><h2>I Love this Scope!<\/h2>\n<p><a rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"http:\/\/www.amazon.com\/dp\/B007ZKBLTC\/?tag=jewelry-secrets-20\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.jewelry-secrets.com\/Blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/05\/AmScope-Professional-Jewelers-Camera-Video-Microscope.jpg\" alt=\"AmScope Professional Jewelers Camera Video Microscope\" title=\"AmScope Professional Jewelers Camera Video Microscope\" width=\"502\" height=\"502\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-2347\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.jewelry-secrets.com\/Blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/05\/AmScope-Professional-Jewelers-Camera-Video-Microscope.jpg 502w, https:\/\/www.jewelry-secrets.com\/Blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/05\/AmScope-Professional-Jewelers-Camera-Video-Microscope-100x100.jpg 100w, https:\/\/www.jewelry-secrets.com\/Blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/05\/AmScope-Professional-Jewelers-Camera-Video-Microscope-300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.jewelry-secrets.com\/Blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/05\/AmScope-Professional-Jewelers-Camera-Video-Microscope-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/www.jewelry-secrets.com\/Blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/05\/AmScope-Professional-Jewelers-Camera-Video-Microscope-60x60.jpg 60w, https:\/\/www.jewelry-secrets.com\/Blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/05\/AmScope-Professional-Jewelers-Camera-Video-Microscope-120x120.jpg 120w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 502px) 100vw, 502px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p>\n<strong>Lastly&#8230;<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><h2>iPhone 5 Microscope<\/h2>\n<p>\nThis is a Gadget <strong>you can&#8217;t live without<\/strong>. This <a rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"http:\/\/www.amazon.com\/dp\/B00A6MTIS2\/?tag=jewelry-secrets-20\">iPhone 5 Microscope<\/a> fits in your Pocket and works with your <strong>iPhone<\/strong>. That&#8217;s bragging rights!<\/p>\n<p>\nThis Cool Microlens Microscope works with the iPhone 5, but you can also get them for the <a rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"http:\/\/www.amazon.com\/dp\/B009X7QPRI\/?tag=jewelry-secrets-20\">iPhone 4 &#038; 4S<\/a> as well.<\/p>\n<p>These Clever Devices have a Strong Magnification of <strong>60x<\/strong>. That&#8217;s Incredible for a device this small.<\/p>\n<p>\nIt will become very handy when you want to peek at your Inclusions in your Diamond when you get it back from Repair.<\/p>\n<p>\nAnd, the greatest thing going for this Micro Lens??? <strong>The Price!<\/strong> Check it out!<\/p>\n<p>\n<strong>That&#8217;s the Coolest Gadget on Earth!<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>\nThis Lens slides over your Phone, right in Front of the Camera Slot (just remove your iPhone Case to do so).<\/p>\n<p>\n<strong>It&#8217;s no biggie!<\/strong> Just think of the worlds this lens opens up.<\/p>\n<p>\nThis lens has a <strong>built in LED light <\/strong>to illuminate items like: Jewelry, Stamps, Coins and more.<\/p>\n<p>\n<strong>It&#8217;s easy to operate<\/strong>, there&#8217;s a simple <strong>on\/off switch<\/strong> for the lights (which runs on 3x LR1130Alkaline Batteries &#8211; that are included, lol those alone could cost you <strong>Ten Bucks at Krogers!<\/strong>).<\/p>\n<p>\nThe Device is <strong>Plug and Play<\/strong>. You don&#8217;t need to install anything or download any Apps. You just slide it on (snug fit), zoom in, and <strong>take a picture like normal<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<p><h2>How awesome is that?<\/h2>\n<p><strong>You&#8217;re gonna LOVE this Microscope<\/strong>. It also makes a Perfect Gift for Father&#8217;s Day, Birthdays, Christmas or Any Day!<\/p>\n<p>\nOnce you get one, <strong>you&#8217;ll use it for everything!<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>\n<a rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"http:\/\/www.amazon.com\/dp\/B00A6MTIS2\/?tag=jewelry-secrets-20\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.jewelry-secrets.com\/Blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/05\/iPhone-5-Micro-Lens-Microscope.jpg\" alt=\"iPhone 5 Micro Lens Microscope\" title=\"iPhone 5 Micro Lens Microscope\" width=\"502\" height=\"502\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-2351\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.jewelry-secrets.com\/Blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/05\/iPhone-5-Micro-Lens-Microscope.jpg 502w, https:\/\/www.jewelry-secrets.com\/Blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/05\/iPhone-5-Micro-Lens-Microscope-100x100.jpg 100w, https:\/\/www.jewelry-secrets.com\/Blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/05\/iPhone-5-Micro-Lens-Microscope-300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.jewelry-secrets.com\/Blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/05\/iPhone-5-Micro-Lens-Microscope-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/www.jewelry-secrets.com\/Blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/05\/iPhone-5-Micro-Lens-Microscope-60x60.jpg 60w, https:\/\/www.jewelry-secrets.com\/Blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/05\/iPhone-5-Micro-Lens-Microscope-120x120.jpg 120w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 502px) 100vw, 502px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p>\n<strong>P.S.<\/strong> Here&#8217;s the <a rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"http:\/\/www.amazon.com\/dp\/B00PFLPTDW\/?tag=jewelry-secrets-20\">iPhone 6 Micro Lens Microscope<\/a>! <\/p>\n<p>\n&#8220;<strong>There&#8217;s a Splinter in my Finger!<\/strong>&#8220;<\/p>\n<p>&#8220;<strong>That Bug looks Gross!<\/strong>&#8220;<\/p>\n<p>&#8220;<strong>Look at all the Hair under my Prongs!<\/strong>&#8220;<\/p>\n<p>&#8220;<strong>My Diamond is really dirty underneath!<\/strong>&#8220;<\/p>\n<p>&#8220;<strong>My Shank has a Crack in it!<\/strong>&#8220;<\/p>\n<p>&#8220;<strong>My Ruby is Chipped!<\/strong>&#8220;<\/p>\n<p><h2>See&#8230;<\/h2>\n<p>\nYou&#8217;re gonna want to Microscope your Jewelry and anything else in your path. <strong>Look out!<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>&#8220;<strong>That&#8217;s the Coolest thing I&#8217;ve ever seen!<\/strong>&#8221; Will become a familiar phrase.<\/p>\n<p><h2>Buy a Microscope Today&#8230;<\/h2>\n<p><strong>Zoom in Tomorrow! :)<\/strong><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<div class=\"mh-excerpt\"><p>If you want a Good Microscope for Home to look at your Rings, Diamonds and Gemstones, there&#8217;s a couple of things you should know&#8230; Not every Microscope will Work Microscopes are Not Cheap! 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