Where to get ASET and Idealscope?

[blueberrydot]

We will probably be making the purchase on our stone soon, and I''d ideally like to get an ASET and Idealscope on it before we buy. How do I do this? Would any jeweler have the tools to perform these tests, or do I have to make special arrangements?

 

[stone-cold11]

B&M store? Probably no, most would not have. You can buy a basic IS for around $25. Learn how to use it and go hunting.

http://ideal-scope.com/cart_order.asp

 

[Lorelei]

Date: 12/4/2009 7:39:14 PM
Author:blueberrydot
We will probably be making the purchase on our stone soon, and I''d ideally like to get an ASET and Idealscope on it before we buy. How do I do this? Would any jeweler have the tools to perform these tests, or do I have to make special arrangements?

Best to buy your own from the link SC provided, they are easy to use and well worth the investment, in fact you could order just an ASET scope as it will show you both leakage and light return in rounds and can be used for fancy shapes too, you get more of a bang for the buck with ASET.

 

[oldminer]

All USA deliveries come from this link: https://products.gemappraisers.com/c-1-essential-jewelry-tools.aspx

Either way, you will be easily able to find these useful tools.

 

[WinkHPD]

Date: 12/4/2009 7:39:14 PM
Author:blueberrydot
We will probably be making the purchase on our stone soon, and I''d ideally like to get an ASET and Idealscope on it before we buy. How do I do this? Would any jeweler have the tools to perform these tests, or do I have to make special arrangements?

To actually have an ASET and Idealscope image taken for you it is likely that you will need to seek out an independant appraiser. Sadly few retailers want to mess with having the equipment. Last time I checked with AGS I was told I was the only jeweler in Idaho that had bothered to get the ASET.

I know for a fact that Neil Beaty has one as he and I were in the ASET class together a few years ago when AGS was doing training on the use of the ASET.

Wink