Where to purchase loupe?

[ihy138]

I'm going to Brimfield in September and was thinking that I should probably invest in a decent loupe. Any advice on which one/where to get it?


ETA: I meant to put this in the Diamond Hangout forum, but I'm sure I'll get good answers here as well. Sorry!

 

[Rockinruby]

I found some good info on these threads awhile back.

https://www.pricescope.com/community/threads/what-loupe-should-i-buy-and-where.186645/

https://www.pricescope.com/community/threads/want-to-buy-a-loupe.193670/

 

[diamondseeker2006]

I buy them for under $5 on ebay. They magnify and that is all I need. Some do come with a little LED light.

 

[Sundial]

I bought a good one from Amazon that has both LED and UV lights. The UV is nice if you have a diamond with fluorescence.

 

[ihy138]

Thank you all!! This is great information. I think I will end up with the Belomo 10x. I have tried a few cheap ones from eBay that I wasn't too happy with. Maybe I just don't know how to use it. Thanks again!

 

[Dancing Fire]

Thank you all!! This is great information. I think I will end up with the Belomo 10x. I have tried a few cheap ones from eBay that I wasn't too happy with. Maybe I just don't know how to use it. Thanks again!

Bought mine from Amazon.

 

[ihy138]

Thank you all!! This is great information. I think I will end up with the Belomo 10x. I have tried a few cheap ones from eBay that I wasn't too happy with. Maybe I just don't know how to use it. Thanks again!

Bought mine from Amazon.

Thanks for the tip. I'm about to place my order!!

 

[diamondseeker2006]

Just so you know, you won't be able to see girdle inscriptions with a 10x loupe. But a 10x loupe can be used for matching inclusions to the report, checking prongs, etc.

 

[ihy138]

Just so you know, you won't be able to see girdle inscriptions with a 10x loupe. But a 10x loupe can be used for matching inclusions to the report, checking prongs, etc.

That's really helpful, Diamondseeker. Do you recommend 30x to see a girdle inscription?

 

[Dancing Fire]

Just so you know, you won't be able to see girdle inscriptions with a 10x loupe. But a 10x loupe can be used for matching inclusions to the report, checking prongs, etc.

That's really helpful, Diamondseeker. Do you recommend 30x to see a girdle inscription?

Yes!, If you are old as I am...

 

[ihy138]

DF - You're only as old as you feel!


Just an update - I purchased and received a Belomo triplet. I love it! Quality and optics are fantastic. Thanks everyone!

 

[Rockinruby]

DF - You're only as old as you feel!


Just an update - I purchased and received a Belomo triplet. I love it! Quality and optics are fantastic. Thanks everyone!

Great! Good info for future reference. Thanks!