{"id":2535,"date":"2013-01-13T15:00:06","date_gmt":"2013-01-13T20:00:06","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.jewelry-secrets.com\/Blog\/?p=2535"},"modified":"2016-09-08T12:03:42","modified_gmt":"2016-09-08T16:03:42","slug":"jewelers-tools-of-the-trade","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.jewelry-secrets.com\/Blog\/jewelers-tools-of-the-trade\/","title":{"rendered":"JEWELERS TOOLS OF THE TRADE"},"content":{"rendered":"
\"Jewelers<\/div>\n

I’ve decided to put together a post about Jeweler’s Tools of the Trade<\/strong>.<\/p>\n

\nWhile most of these items are geared towards actual Jeweler’s and Jewelry Stores<\/strong>, normal folk, Gem Enthusiasts, Wax Carvers, Jewelry Designers, and Artists may find a lot of these Tools Quite Useful as well.<\/p>\n

\nThey are the Essentials that no Jeweler can live without!<\/strong><\/p>\n

\nOkay, maybe 1 or 2 they can live without, but I assure you, walk into any Independent Jewelry Store<\/strong> today and you’re bound to find them all.<\/p>\n

\nNot only are these the Gadgets that Jewelers use on a Daily Basis, but a Good Portion of these lean towards Diamond Grading<\/strong> purposes! (A Jeweler’s Main Task)<\/p>\n

\nWhich also means, if you have Diamonds yourself, such as an Engagement Ring, Wedding Set, Loose Certified Diamond, and you want to VERIFY the Stones<\/strong> and match them to the Appraisal or Diamond Report (Certificate<\/strong>), these are the Tools that will help you do it!<\/p>\n

\nSome of these Tools are Quite Expensive. They’re meant to be! They aren’t meant for the Average Joe<\/strong> at home, they are Quality Goods of Commercial Grade.<\/p>\n

\nSo if you’re setting up your own Store, Pawn Shop, Estate Jewelers, or Coin Dealership, pick up some of these Puppies<\/strong>. They will help your career immensely, and in the long run, Save you Time, Effort and Money!<\/strong><\/p>\n

They’re worth every Penny!<\/h2>\n

\nSo here we go…<\/strong><\/p>\n

The Tools of the Trade!<\/h2>\n

\nFirst up… Tweezers!<\/strong> :)<\/p>\n

Diamond Tweezers:<\/h2>\n

You MUST <\/strong>get yourself a bunch of Tweezers<\/a>. Ones that will hold Diamonds and Gemstones and allow you to Pick them up, Lock them in, Rotate them, View them and Grade Stones<\/strong>.<\/p>\n

This Mix of Different Tweezers<\/strong> is the Perfect Starting Point for any Jeweler or any Gem Enthusiast<\/strong>!<\/p>\n

\n\"Diamond<\/a><\/p>\n

Diamond Testers:<\/h2>\n

Buy yourself a Diamond – Moissanite Tester<\/a>! It will help Identify if a Stone is a Diamond, Moissanite (Diamond look-a-like<\/strong>), or something else like a Cubic Zirconia<\/strong> (CZ). <\/p>\n

Make sure you get a Tester like this one that can Distinguish between a Diamond and Moissanite! <\/strong>You don’t want to Mistake them!<\/p>\n

\n\"Diamond<\/a><\/p>\n

Color Grading Kit:<\/h2>\n

These are a MUST! The Master Diamond Color Grading Kit<\/a> comes with 10 stones for GIA Color Grading!<\/strong> Each Stone is Laser Inscribed to clearly Identify the Order of the Colors<\/strong>. <\/p>\n

P.S.<\/strong> You don’t need a “D<\/strong>“, because any Stone Whiter than an E is automatically a D<\/strong>. :)<\/p>\n

\n\"Master<\/a><\/p>\n

Brass Sliding Gauge:<\/h2>\n

Brass Sliding Gauges<\/a> are great for Measuring the Millimetre Sizes<\/strong> of Stones, both Width and Height, and they are also Perfect for Measuring ring widths<\/strong>, Pendants, Chains, and anything else that would need an Exact mm Size<\/strong>. <\/p>\n

This Brass Gauge is Easy to Operate and Measures up to 86 mm.<\/p>\n

\n\"Brass<\/a><\/p>\n

Gem Dial Gauge:<\/h2>\n

Every Jeweler needs a Diamond and Gem Analog Dial Gauge<\/a>. A Good Stainless Steel Gauge<\/strong> will last you Forever<\/strong>! This Gauge measures 1-23 mm, and has a 0.1 Accuracy<\/strong>! <\/p>\n

Great for Measuring the Width of Stones, Mounted or Loose where Accuracy is Vital<\/strong> and Important! :)<\/p>\n

\"Diamond<\/a><\/p>\n

Digital Gem Gauge:<\/h2>\n

Presidium Digital Gemstone Gauges<\/a> (Electronic<\/strong>) are probably the most Accurate Gauges that Exist<\/strong>. They are very Simple to use. One Button turns it on and it’s Accurate up to 1\/100 mm<\/strong>. That’s Impressive<\/strong>! <\/p>\n

This Device Eliminates Eye Fatigue<\/strong>, comes with a 1 Year Warranty and has an Automatic Shut Off. <\/p>\n

\"Digital<\/a><\/p>\n

Jeweler’s Scale:<\/h2>\n

You’re going to Need a Great Scale<\/strong>. This Jeweler’s Digital Scale<\/a> will Simplify your Life. It Weighs Grams, Ounces, Carats and Grains!<\/strong> Being Highly Accurate, the LCD Display<\/strong> is Bright and Easy to Read. <\/p>\n

Weigh Diamonds, Gems, Coins & Scrap<\/strong>. It’s Clean, Durable, and it comes with 5 Grams of Gold!<\/strong> :)<\/p>\n

\"Jewelers<\/a><\/p>\n

Diamond Scale:<\/h2>\n

This is a very Cool Jeweler’s 50 Carat Diamond Scale<\/a>. Weigh Diamonds and Gemstones Old School!<\/strong> The Balance Mounts on the Wooden Case and can Weigh anywhere from 0.01 CT to 50 Carats, or 10 Grams of Gold.<\/p>\n

\nComes with 12 Calibrated weights<\/strong> and Mini Tweezers! Get Weighing!<\/strong><\/p>\n

\"Jewelers<\/a><\/p>\n

Diamond Gauge:<\/h2>\n

This Diamond Gauge<\/a> is a Very Versatile Gauge<\/strong> for Mountings and Stones. It has Cut out Holes for Measuring Gemstones and Diamonds and it also has Extensions for Gauging Mountings<\/strong> (seeing what Size Stones will Fit into a Head or Mounting). <\/p>\n

One side is marked with Carat Sizes<\/strong>, while the other side has Millimetre<\/strong>.<\/p>\n

\"Diamond<\/a><\/p>\n

Ring Sizer Mandrel:<\/h2>\n

This Ring Sizer Mandrel<\/a> is 12″ Long, Graduated<\/strong>, and Measures Rings for Sizes 1-15 <\/strong>(that’s a Pretty Big Ring). Made of Heavy Duty Stainless Steel<\/strong>, you won’t ever have to worry about Replacing it. <\/p>\n

This Mandrel has 1\/4 size Increments<\/strong>, to make Sizing Easy. It’s Calibrated for Accuracy<\/strong>, and ground to 0.0015″ Precision. It’s the Sizer to get!<\/strong><\/p>\n

\"Ring<\/a><\/p>\n

Jeweler’s 10x Loupe:<\/h2>\n

This Black Case BelOMO 10 x 21mm Triplet Jeweler\u2019s Folding Loupe<\/a> is the Loupe to own!<\/strong> Technical Data<\/strong>:<\/p>\n

\n\u2022 10x Magnification Ratio
\n\u2022 Large 21mm Achromatic Color Correction<\/strong> Triplet Lens
\n\u2022 Focal Distance: 1.1 inch, 28mm
\n\u2022 Linear Field of View: 0.65 inch, (17mm)
\n\u2022 Dimensions: 1.5 x 1.38 x 1.25 inches, Weight: 2.08 once. You will LOVE this Loupe!<\/strong><\/p>\n

\"Belomo<\/a><\/p>\n

Jeweler’s Microscope:<\/h2>\n

Every Jeweler needs a Great Jeweler’s Diamond & Gem Microscope<\/a> for doing Business. This is it!<\/strong><\/p>\n

Product Features:<\/strong> \u2022 7X – 45X Magnification \u2022 Darkfield\/Brightfield Illumination \u2022 Wire Stoneholder<\/strong>, Eyeguards, Dust Cover \u2022 2 Way Illumination<\/strong>: Transmitted and Overhead<\/p>\n

\n\"Jewelers<\/a><\/p>\n

Polishing Cloth:<\/h2>\n

Hagerty makes the Best Jeweler’s Polishing Cloths<\/a>. Made with 2 pieces<\/strong>, it not only Cleans Jewelry, but Buffs it as well<\/strong>. These Cloths are Good for Gold, Silver, Diamonds<\/strong> and non-porous Gems <\/strong>as well. <\/p>\n

Being 12″ x 15″, it’s Great for Chains, Bracelets, Rings, and anything else that needs a little Shine and Sparkle<\/strong>!
\n :)<\/p>\n

\"Jewelry<\/a><\/p>\n

Acid Testers:<\/h2>\n

You’re going to want a set of these:<\/strong> Jeweler’s Gold, Silver, and Platinum Acid Testers<\/a>. This Kit comes complete with 1\/2 ounce Bottles of 10k, 14k, 18k, 22k Gold, Silver, and Platinum Acids Perfect for Determining the Karat Content<\/strong> of your Jewelry. <\/p>\n

Includes:<\/strong> Testing Stone, Needles & Instructions<\/p>\n

\"Gold<\/a><\/p>\n

Gemstone Tester:<\/h2>\n

Not only does this Gemstone Tester<\/a> test between Popular Gems<\/strong> like Ruby, Garnet, Sapphire, Tanzanite, Emerald and Jadeite, but it also identifies Diamonds! <\/strong><\/p>\n

It works with it’s Sophisticated Thermoelectric Probe <\/strong>that Tests the Heat Rate<\/strong> of Different Gemstones. <\/p>\n

\"Gemstone<\/a><\/p>\n

Heavy Ring Sizers:<\/h2>\n

29 Rings makes up this Heavy Ring Sizer<\/a>. Sizers like this are Good for Most Rings, especially Men’s Rings<\/strong> which normally have Heavy and Thicker Shanks. <\/p>\n

They Rings are Easy to Read<\/strong>, come in 1\/2 Size Increments and Measure up to a Size 15<\/strong> Finger. These are a Necessity to have on hand ;).<\/p>\n

\"Heavy<\/a><\/p>\n

Ladies Ring Sizers:<\/h2>\n

These Ladies Thin Ring Sizers<\/a> will be Used Non-Stop<\/strong> in any Jewelry Store. They work great on almost any Thin Ring, Engagement Ring<\/strong> or Gemstone Ring.<\/p>\n

The set comes with 29 Thin Metal Rings<\/strong> for measuring 1-15 Ring Sizes and comes in 1\/2 Size Increments!<\/p>\n

\"Thin<\/a><\/p>\n

Jewelry Cleaner:<\/h2>\n

Kendal makes an Awesome Jeweler’s Commercial Grade Heated Ultrasonic Jewelry Cleaner<\/a> that has an Impressive Easy to Clean Stainless Steel Tank <\/strong>that holds up to 9 Liters of Solution. <\/p>\n

This Durable Tank also has an LED Digital Display<\/strong>, Efficient Heater, Drain Flow Valve, and offers Superior Cleaning Results!<\/strong> You need one! <\/p>\n

\"Commercial<\/a><\/p>\n

\nIf you have more items you think should be on this list and added, drop me a line<\/a>.<\/p>\n

\nI’d love to hear from you! :)<\/strong><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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