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Pocket Blacklight $22.95
Click Here for Product Details! Made by Zelco Industries, this blacklight operates on 4 AA batteries (not included). This is the same blacklight that is used in portable gem labs used by industry professionals. Many substances fluoresce under blacklight including, amber, tortoise, bakelite and some types of synthetic rubies, to name a few. You will find many uses for the handy key-chain model or the pocket blacklight.
10x Fully Corrected Loupe $28.00
Click Here for Product Details! This great loupe is fully corrected for both distortion and color. It has a large viewing field of 20.5 mm with a rubber grip so it doesn't slip out of your hand. It is assembled with rivets, not screws for durability. It even has a built-in hook to attach a loupe chain (loupe chain not included). It does come with a leather case. This is a $45.00 value which we are offering for $28.00.
Diamond Weight Estimator with Bonus Gem Weight Estimator $6.50
Click Here for Product Details! Measuring 9" long x 4" high, this clear plastic, gauge is perfect for estimating the weight of mounted diamonds in a variety of cuts including rounds, pear shapes, marquises, emerald cuts, straight baguettes and tapered baguettes. Also included is a AAA publishing exclusive chart. You can use this chart along with the diamond weight estimator to get weight estimates for the following gemstones: Amethyst, Aguamarine, Citrine, Emerald, Garnet, Quartz, Peridot, Ruby, Sapphire, and Topaz.
Ultra-Violet Mini Light $6.49
Click Here for Product Details! Durable metal tube fits on your keychain. Comes with six, 1.5v button batteries and a textile cord lanyard. Many substances fluoresce under blacklight including, amber, tortoise, bakelite and some types of synthetic rubies, to name a few. You will find many uses for the handy key-chain model or the pocket blacklight.
Happich Simichrome Polish $10.00
Click Here for Product Details! This is the perfect polish to test Bakelite. Rub a small amount on the test area and wipe it off with a tissue. If it turns yellow, it's Bakelite. This is a lot easier to carry around than a messy bottle of 409! There are many different formulas of Bakelite. You may want to double check your results by using a blacklight, as many formulas of Bakelite fluoresce. We have mini-blacklights in stock.
Credit Card Sized, Brass Ring Sizer $16.50
Click Here for Product Details! This is a great new product, perfect for flea market finds. This durable, handy ring sizer measures 3.5 inches long x 1.75 inches high, and fits easily in your wallet. Simply slide the ring over the gauge. Measures size 2 to size 12. Made of solid brass, this will last you for years.
Pearl Tweezers (Epoxy-coated tips) $10.50
Click Here for Product Details! This is the perfect tool for sorting with pearls or beads. It makes it easy to pick up pearls or beads and won't scratch the surface. 5.75 inches long, made of stainless steel with epoxy-coated tips, these tweezers will last. Price includes the handy storage case shown. Buyer pays actual shipping and a small packaging materials fee.
Super Max Wax - Test Antique Jewelry $25.95
Click Here for Product Details! This is a handy tool for testing various substances found in antique jewelry. Press the button and the tip heats to a glowing red almost immediately. Quickly touch the hot tip to the underside of a testing surface like amber, gutta percha, bakelite, celluloid, tortoise, horn, or vulcanite and determine the substance by the smell. It will leave a mark, so test quickly! We will include descriptions of what each substance should smell like on a small business card. It is part of our soon-to-be-published "Antiques at a Glance" set of cards. Purchase price includes 2 AA batteries. We test the batteries before we ship.