Looking to buy a cheap ideal scope

[banzai]

I read on here somewhere but forget where I could find an ideal scope? I remember it was a package that came with an ideal scope and tweezers or something like that for $40 bucks. Anyone know where I can get one?

 

[RockDoc]

Ideal Scope sell for $ 25.00...

Loupes ( a good one ) is $ 40-100)

Tweezers $15-25

So if you found all three for $ 40.00 then the tweezers and loupe are not the best one could get.

Cheap tweezers are not recommended by me, as they don't hold the stones securely, and can damage stones if used by an inexperienced person, particularly in the table to culet position.


Loupes that aren't color corrected or aberration corrected are an excuse for the right item.

Equipment is pricey if you want quality. You need fine quality to evaluate the stone properly.

My advice... buy the right quality item rather than looking for a bargain...in the long it pays.

If this is just for playing for a short time, you're better off finding a jeweler with a scope and see if he'll let you use it, rahther than waste your money.


Rockdoc

 

[Richard Sherwood]

I think you're talking about Dave Atlas' site. He sells the IdealScope, loupes and tweezers.

http://www.ideal-scope.com/order.asp

 

[Garry H (Cut Nut)]

Dave sells a cheaper loupe as well as acts as our agent for this kit which includes an excellent loupe that I use personally (like the shaver - I bought the entire stock twice).

http://www.ideal-scope.com/order.asp
NEW! SAVE $10
Ideal-Scope Tool Kit- US $70* plus S&H*
No extra postage charge if shipped with another product.

Includes -
1. Ideal-Scope for diamond cut grading
2. High quality loupe for diamond grading and gem identification.
3. Stainless steel gem tweezers
4. Never-drop claw type tweezers
5. Excellent Cut 6mm Calibration CZ

If you contact Dave direct (he is out of town till next week) he can sell you a cheap loupe - http://www.gemappraisers.com