IIG Gem Loupe

The IIG Gem Loupe is one of the most essential and widely used tools in the gems and jewellery industry. It is a compact, high-quality magnifying lens—most commonly offering 10x magnification, which is the industry standard for gemstone and diamond grading. Professional loupes are often triplet lenses, designed with three optical elements to eliminate distortion and color fringing, ensuring a clear and accurate view of the gem’s interior and surface.

Uses:

1. Clarity Examination: To detect and analyze inclusions, blemishes, fractures, or internal growth patterns within gemstones and diamonds.

2. Cut Evaluation: To inspect facet alignment, symmetry, and polish quality.

3. Authenticity Check: To identify natural growth structures or synthetic features that indicate whether a gem is natural, treated, or lab-grown.

4. Surface Inspection: To assess scratches, chips, or surface damages on polished gems or finished jewelry.

5. Setting Inspection: In jewelry, to check the precision of stone setting and any damage caused during mounting.

6. Certificate Inscription Reading: To view laser inscriptions on a diamond’s girdle that correspond to its certification number for easy verification.

A reliable gem loupe is a gemologist’s constant companion, aiding in precise visual analysis and professional-quality grading—making it indispensable in laboratories, retail counters, and educational settings alike.