Gem Microscopes

A gem microscope is similar to a biological or medical microscope in that it is binocular, and uses compound lenses. 

A binocular magnifying device has two eyepieces so that both eyes are used at once. This is ideal for getting a good three dimensional view. In a compound scope, there is a set of lenses close to the object being magnified and a set in the eyepieces.
With this set-up, magnification is compounded, meaning that, for example, if the objective lens is 5x and the ocular lens is 10x, the total magnification is 50X (5X x 10X).

Gem scopes differ from biological scopes in that the total maximum magnification is usually lower and there are more lighting options. 

Professional grade gem microscopes generally include:

• brightfield illumination
• darkfield illumination
• oblique fighting
• overhead lighting
• light diffusing system
• a system for immersing the object in liquid in a well for viewing
• polarizing lighting
• pivoting stone holder

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Check out our Professional Gem Jewel Darkfield Stereo Microscope 12X-75X

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Gemology: Diamonds

Diamonds are one of our links between the world back then and the world now. We don't know if they truly are forever but we do know that they have been in existence a very long time.

Diamonds are made of carbon atoms that are formed into a tightly packed structure with extreme heat, pressure, and oxygen conditions. Most diamonds form in the earth's crust or mantle but some deeper down. Under the earth's crust they form as impact diamonds under the deep earth. due to mass pressure. The redox reaction of CO2 or Methane forms diamonds. The complex pattern of diamonds could take anywhere from 3 billion years to form in the earth's mantle and brought so the earth's surface through magma.

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Featured Product: Trinocular Zoom Stereo Microscope

This week we are featuring one of our top selling microscopes..
Our 7X-45X Trinocular Zoom Stereo Microscope with Dual Lights includes a 5.0 Megapixel Camera and software compatible with Windows XP/Vista/7. The included software can be used to make measurements on your PC. The 2592 X 1944 pixels from the USB digital camera can capture both still and live images on your computer, making this microscope ideal for live specimen analysis and laboratory observations.

This microscope includes an adjustable barlow lens that can extend the working distance up to 6.25" long and the field of view to be as wide as 2.38" long. This microscope also includes dual halogen lights with adjustable intensities.  This microscope is ideal for biological research labs, engravers, watchmakers, gemologists, jewelers, collectors, and those in electronic related industries. 

This microscope is also easily customizable as well. You can add a darkfield stage for darkfield observations. A boom stand and gooseneck light for a larger work space. You can also add different eyepieces, lights, and cameras. The possibilities are endless with the Trinocular Zoom Stereo Microscope. 

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Jewel Gem Microscopes

Jewel Gem microscopes are utilized by gemologists and gem enthusiasts alike. Although correct filters and a quality refractive index fluids will allow you to identify a gemstone by their internal characteristics and optic characteristics.

A microscope useful for gemology will need to have the following properties..

• 10X-80X Magnification
• Adjustable Illumination
• Darkfield Lighting Option
• Zooming Objective Lens
• Widefield Eyepieces

Other additional features that are useful to gem identification include LED lights and gooseneck lighting for maximum work space utilization. 

Our professional gem jewel darkfield stereo microscope is ideal for commercial gemologists.Click here to view product.