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Home & decor Home & Decor Mini Magnifying 45X Microscope Loupe With Led Light
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DescriptionThis is a brand new 45x LED lighted world smallest microscope, one of the best in the market. GLASS lens.FEATURES:Mini Microscope Loupe offers 45x magnification. Ocular tube of the LED Light Microscope has diopter adjustment... |
Mistakes That Gemologist Should Aviod
Being the first day at his job as a assistant manager, John was working hard. It was a busy and eventful day at the store. John had recently earned his gemologist diploma and was working at his first managerial post in this jewelry store. Just ten minutes before the closing time a huge man walked in. He was well dressed and smart looking. He showed an engagement ring to John and said, this ring cost me a lot of money and I want to sell it. He said, make me an offer!
John looked at the ring. A large, impressive affair, the ring had a big white stone in the center surrounded by small, colored stones. The mounting seemed to be of a good quality. But something about the stone did not quite feel right. John noticed that the facets did not quite look sharp enough, and that the stone had an almost imperceptible, greenish tint. Meanwhile, the man was growing impatient. How long does it take for you to evaluate a 1 Carat diamond, he asked.
John remained calm and answered matter-of-factly, Sir, it is not easy to judge the quality of a stone in few minutes. I am going to have a closer look. And he picked up his loupe. He picked up the ring close to the eyes. He caught a glimpse of two facet reflections through the side of the gem's crown, where there should have been only one.
Right away, John knew that that stone was not a diamond. Can't you come up with a figure now, the man pressed on. After double checking and making sure, John finally replied, I am sorry Sir, I can not make you an offer on this piece. The stone is not a diamond. Without a word, the man took the diamond and hastily exited from the shop.
Observing all this, one of the sales associates walked up to John and congratulated him. You know, I would not have known. I would have asked him to leave the ring with us. John sighed. Maybe, even the customer had no idea about it either, but I doubt it. And if he had left the piece with us, he would have come back the next day and accused us of switching stones.
That day, John's product knowledge, quick thinking and confidence had saved the reputation of the store and had protected it from making a loss. It is in situations like these that the practical experience of identifying gemstones can really come in handy. Observation is the key to determining if a gemstone is real or fake. Sometimes a skilled eye and a loupe is all it takes to make sure of a stone's authenticity.
Here are a few tips which will help you while you practice to become a successful gemologist:
-Always carry your loupe or lens with you wherever you go. You never know when you may need it.
-Make a habit of studying every gemstone with your loupe, even if it is a common gemstone like a citrine or an expensive gemstone like an emerald. Just observe the stone with your loupe. This is the best way of learning about the distinct features of each gemstone- the fractures, the feathers, the inclusions, the color etc.
-When you are studying a gemstone, make it a habit to feel the heft (specific gravity) of each stone by hand. Guess the weight and check it by measuring the stone's weight on a scale. This is a great way to be able to accurately guess a stone's weight.
-If you are not sure of the identity of a stone, then do not guess. Just tell the client that it needs more testing and you cannot know that with just the loupe. It is always advisable to avoid making a wrong judgement.
-While you are going to a friend's house, to the market or anywhere, never ever leave an opportunity to see a gemstone.
-Always keep yourself updated about the latest news about synthetics, treatments and gemstone enhancement techniques in the market.
And most of all, observe and be careful in all your dealings. Keep your wits about you and follow the above mentioned tips and you will soon have the makings of a great gemologist.
About the Author
Mithun Rao holds a professional degree in gemology and jewelry design from Mumbai and has spent more than 10 years in the industry. He manages his own jewelry business and takes out the free time to write and maintain his site gehnabazaar.com. Do visit Jewelry industry site for a list of gemologist in your area.
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Home & decor Home & Decor Mini Magnifying 45X Microscope Loupe With LED Light
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