where can I get a loupe?

[bogus]

Hi everyone,
I purchased a loupe off the internet a 10x and 30x but when I received them
they were not that good and I couldn''t tell the difference between the two
powers. I want to be able to see my flaw in my vvs2 diamond. Does anyone
know where I can get a good loupe that I see my flaw.
Thanx sooo much

 

[Brian Knox]

Hi Veronica ,

I am assuming that the diamond is in a ring, in which case it may or may not possible to find the inclusions, for sure , you will need to have the diamond surgically clean, with very good lighting and with a quality loupe.

I would recommend bringing your ring and documents to a jeweler and let them help you find the inclusion(s)

Once you know exactly where the inclusions are, it is easier to find them.

 

[GlitterGal]

Hi Veronica,

Have you checked out Kassoy? They have a plethora of jewelers' tools and are well regarded within the industry.

Hope this helps.

Kindest regards always,
Linda

 

[DiamondExpert]

For a VVS2 a loupe may not be the best instrument to see the inclusion, which is going to be very small.

You may need the darkfield lighting of a gem microscope...and even with this you may have trouble with dust particles.

 

[computerguy]

I would agree with Gary on this one. It's going to be hard to find something on a VVS2 diamond with a loupe.

I ended up getting a Baush & Lomb loupe model "Hastings Triplet 10x" loupe. A lot of people recommend it.

If you still want to get a loupe, you can get this one from a jewelry supply place. I got mine at a mining-type place, as people use this loupe to look at minerals and stuff. Generally I find jewelry stuff more expensive than mining stuff. I paid CAN$65 + tax for mine.
RWW

 

[bogus]

Thank you everyone. A jewler has shown me the flaw it is a "feather" in
the center of the stone. He said it would not have any effect on how it
"preforms" or hurt the integrity of the stone. I hope he was right.
Thank you for the website and thoughts.