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Recommended loupe for AGS certificate number?

Karat number on a gold band is visible with the naked eye. AGS number on the diamond often requires a microscope.
 
Krisking said:
Karat number on a gold band is visible with the naked eye. AGS number on the diamond often requires a microscope.
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Maybe it's because I wear eyeglasses (with Varilux lenses, strong prescription), but I can't clearly see a GIA/AGS number inscribed on a diamond with a loupe, even a 30x one; I need to view the stone under a jeweler's microscope with greater power, zoom lens 8)
 
I can see the AGS number with a 10x loupe on a 0.5ct stone's girdle. I found it easier to see than GIA number on a bigger (1.45ct) diamond.
 
This isn't the world's best microscope, but it is a fun little thing to get if you see it drop in price. I've used it to inspect solder joints and some other less micro-things, but it'll zoom in close enough to read an AGS inscription.

Sometimes it goes to $25 shipped.
https://www.amazon.com/Plugable-Mic...011_1_3?s=photo&ie=UTF8&qid=1539124762&sr=1-3

Here's an example of what it can capture. Not the world's best clarity, and focusing the lens gets pretty tough.

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G250 said:
1. https://www.amazon.com/DREAME-Illum...=8-1-fkmr2&keywords=diamond+inscription+loupe

2. https://www.amazon.com/Beemoon-Illu...=8-2-fkmr2&keywords=diamond+inscription+loupe

Can you use the same one to check the gold karat inscription and diamond certificate number?

Thanks in advance!
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I was able to see AGS logos on my .33ct Whiteflash ACAs (I've since traded them up) with the 30x setting. It was smalllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllll, but I could see it.

https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B01JOO2EGK/ref=oh_aui_search_detailpage?ie=UTF8&psc=1
 
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