What is the tool used to inspect carefully and closely at diamond rings?
Grace C asked:
What is that small tool that those diamond ring makers use to inspect diamonds and make rings, etc? Its like a mini scope that people use to look at its flaws, details, etc. Many diamond ring stores have them. What are they called?
What is that small tool that those diamond ring makers use to inspect diamonds and make rings, etc? Its like a mini scope that people use to look at its flaws, details, etc. Many diamond ring stores have them. What are they called?
November 6th, 2008 at 5:42 am
It is a jewelers loupe.
November 8th, 2008 at 5:10 am
They are called a “loof” at leat that how it is pronounced i an not sure how to spell it.
November 10th, 2008 at 3:00 pm
First responder was correct, it’s called a “loupe”.
November 13th, 2008 at 1:12 pm
It is called a loupe. This is also the name used in photography to examine photographs closely.