Gemological Microscopes

Is Your Jewelry at Risk?

admin — Tue, 06 May 2008 03:35:32 +0000

On some special and important occasions in our lives, we never fail to give some present to our loved ones and special ones. The most popular gifts given during special occasions are jewelries. Jewelries are highly valuable items that are used as investments, gifts and for some person, their most prized possession. Choosing a perfect jewelry to purchase could take a lot of time and more things to consider. Microscopic examination of the jewelry using the gemological microscope is a must for you to know the gemological properties of a stone. At present, microscope manufacturers sell various kinds of gemological microscopes specifically designed for gemstones, special stones or jewelries inspection. Appraisers, dealers and buyers need a concrete information and knowledge about jewelries or gemological stones and investing for a good quality gemological microscope is helpful.

This article will further discuss and provide you with appropriate knowledge on how to get your jewelry appraised as it should be, including whom is the person qualified to appraise your jewelry, common misconceptions about jewelry insurance, tips and guidelines in protecting your jewelries from being scammed, several things to consider when purchasing jewelry and many more. This article will also help you learn to differentiate the many professions that are associated with gemstones or jewelries. We must need to know and differentiate the quack appraisers from professional appraisers. Quack appraisers are those self-proclaimed appraisers with no proper appraisal and gemological education or training while professional appraisers are those who have passed certain examinations and training course regarding jewelry appraisal, have acquired a high level of education, experience and knowledge about the product and a member of a highly regarded appraisal organization. So, beware to whom you let your jewelry appraised. Every professional appraiser must be equipped with gemological microscope and other ancillary equipment such as spectroscopy, master diamond sets and other high technology standards in gem and jewelry appraisal to accurately appraise your gems and jewelries.

Modern Jeweler: Provenance of Place

admin — Sun, 25 Nov 2007 04:15:26 +0000

What makes a gemstone precious? Is it beauty? Origin? Cut? History? For some, it is subjective. But for professional dealers, the origin of the stone plays a significant factor in increasing the value or price of the gemstone. Professional gemstone dealers and experts rely on gemological equipments in making their assessment. Gemological microscopes help in magnifying, not only the beauty of the stone, but also the gemstone’s characteristics. Gemological microscopes aid these experts in proving the origin and value of a gemstone. Gemological microscopes make microscopic examinations of these stones easy and hassle-free. (more…)

There’s a Rumble in the Jungle: The Sapphire Face-lift Face-off Saga

admin — Sun, 25 Nov 2007 04:11:23 +0000

The article is a witty, informative narrative that explains sapphires that have been treated with surface diffusion treated corundums (SDTCs). It chronologically explains the history of SDTC from the original Linde patents up to the current deep diffusion treatments and how to differentiae treated sapphires with real sapphires. These treatments make the sapphires shinier and “bluer” with the right type and amount of heat and treatment. Microscopic examination of these treated sapphires using gemological microscopes would reveal color diffusions that are measurable in actual millimeters rather than a fraction of it. (more…)

Cut Above The Rest

admin — Sun, 25 Nov 2007 04:07:49 +0000

The Gemological Institute of America (GIA), as described in the original article, is a non-profit organization that is the foremost leader in laboratory, grading, and gemological standards in the market today. The organization is a combination of research center, vocational college, library and museum and gemology instrument shop. It has the world’s best gemological library and laboratory. GIA is also the recognized authority in issuing gemological certificates. (more…)

A Status Report On Gemstones From Afghanistan

admin — Sun, 25 Nov 2007 03:56:28 +0000

Afghanistan is one of the many countries where various gemstones can be mined. The mined gemstones vary in size, color, and other gem characteristics when examined under gemological microscopes. Gemologists use gemological microscopes in classifying and identifying many gemstones. Gemological microscopes are also used by gemologists and gem artists in the cutting and designing of these gemstones. (more…)