Can''t see the ISEE2 number on the diamond

[chiefneil]

I was inspecting my wife''s new diamond today at the jeweler who set it for us. We were all looking for the ISEE2 number (noted on the AGS report) but we couldn''t see anything at all. So the jeweler took the ring back to his work area with all the lights, put on his magnifying work goggles, plus used a 10x loupe, and still couldn''t see hide nor hair of it.

Is this because the ISEE2 inscription is so miniscule? We were able to see the laser engraving that my vendor put on the girdle, but absolutely no trace of the ISEE2 number on the table. I''m confident we have the right stone as I can see the major inclusions match the report, so this is more of a head-scratcher than anything else.

 

[JulieN]

yes, it is that miniscule. a lot of people have trouble finding it.

 

[Ellen]

Welcome to Isee2''s idea of making it impossible for someone to remove an ID from one of their diamonds. Yes, they achieved this goal. They also made it almost impossible for anyone else on the face of the earth to see it.

Supposedly if you get it under a high mag microscope, tilt it just right, and have all the stars aligned, you can see it, in one of the corners. (or with an Isee2 machine which not too many have)

My appraisor HAD a high mag scope, but still couldn''t find it. They finally called GIA, more out of curiosity, as we both pretty much knew I had the right diamond. Seems they finally found mine by reading it through the diamond with the diamond upside down.

It''s my only gripe with this stone. Since you also had the girdle inscribed, you''ve got it made.

 

[RockDoc]

It is usually put in one corner of the table. They are a "bitch" to see - even with a high power magnification in a scope.

Gemex sells a consumers viewer that has a halogem light in it, which makes the mark more noticeable.

The viewer is not too expensive in the consumer model.

Hope this helps.

Rockdoc

 

[Ellen]

Date: 6/4/2007 6:11:51 PM
Author: RockDoc
It is usually put in one corner of the table. They are a ''bitch'' to see - even with a high power magnification in a scope.

Gemex sells a consumers viewer that has a halogem light in it, which makes the mark more noticeable.

The viewer is not too expensive in the consumer model.

Hope this helps.

Rockdoc

Interesting, that''s the first I heard of this. So, when you say it makes it more noticable, I take it that means we definitely would be able to see it, in the consumer model?

 

[RockDoc]

Date: 6/4/2007 6:15:51 PM
Author: Ellen

Date: 6/4/2007 6:11:51 PM
Author: RockDoc
It is usually put in one corner of the table. They are a ''bitch'' to see - even with a high power magnification in a scope.

Gemex sells a consumers viewer that has a halogem light in it, which makes the mark more noticeable.

The viewer is not too expensive in the consumer model.

Hope this helps.

Rockdoc

Interesting, that''s the first I heard of this. So, when you say it makes it more noticable, I take it that means we definitely would be able to see it, in the consumer model?

There are two models. A consumer one, and a desktop one called the Identiscope.

It still does take a extremely well trained eye. I seen both units, and the special halogem light causes the inscription to reflect making a lot easier to see than with traditional methods.

Gemex has dealers all over the place. Some of them either stock it or could order it for anyone interested.

Rockdoc

 

[Ellen]

Thanks RockDoc!

 

[chiefneil]

Thanks or the info guys, it''s good to know that we''re not the only ones that can''t see the inscription.