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Introduction to Gemology Microscopes

A gemology microscope, also known as a gemstone microscope or a gemological microscope, is a specialized type of microscope used in the field of gemology. It is designed to examine gemstones and other minerals in detail to determine their quality, authenticity, and value.

Gemology microscopes typically have a binocular head that allows the user to view the gemstone with both eyes. They also have a built-in light source, usually in the form of a fiber optic illuminator, that shines light onto the gemstone to reveal its internal features.

Gemology microscopes may have additional features such as polarizers, which can be used to examine the gemstone’s optical properties, and magnification lenses, which can increase the level of detail visible in the gemstone.

Gemologists use gemology microscopes to examine gemstones for a variety of purposes, including determining the quality of the stone, identifying any treatments or enhancements that may have been applied to the stone, and detecting any inclusions or flaws that may affect the value of the stone. The microscope allows the gemologist to examine the stone in detail, revealing features that may not be visible to the naked eye.

Benefits of Gemology Microscopes

Gemology microscopes have so many benefits in the field of gemology, including:

  1. Gemstone identification: Gemologists use gemology microscopes to identify gemstones and differentiate between natural and synthetic gemstones. The microscope allows the gemologist to examine the gemstone’s internal features and determine its chemical composition and crystal structure.
  2. Quality evaluation: Gemology microscopes are used to evaluate the quality of gemstones, including color, clarity, and cut. The microscope allows the gemologist to examine the gemstone in detail, revealing any flaws or inclusions that may affect its value.
  3. Treatment detection: Gemstones are often treated or enhanced to improve their appearance or durability. Gemology microscopes are used to detect any treatments or enhancements that may have been applied to the gemstone.
  4. Education: Gemology microscopes are used in gemology education and training programs to teach students about gemstone identification and evaluation.
  5. Research: Gemology microscopes are used in research studies to investigate the properties of gemstones and minerals. The microscope allows researchers to examine the internal features of the gemstone and determine its chemical and physical properties.

Our Products

The gemological microscopes we carry offer rugged dependability, excellent optics and versatility with a variety of stages and accessories available. Used by hundreds of jewellery designers and outlets across the US and Canada, the gemological microscopes have a variety of economical options including zoom or turret bodies, brightfield and darkfield transmitted illumination, as well as 2-stage fluorescent incident illumination.

Bioimager’s gemology series include stereo microscope for gem, jewellery or diamond visualization, imaging and taking pictures. The stereoscopes come with darkfield imaging.

Our Customers

Presenting a roster of recent customers who have made purchases with us:

Steve Pronko Diamonds
Jones Bros Jewelers
Houston Jewelry Appraiser
Monica Stone Woodbridge, VA