Jewelers use a magnifier, called a loupe and pronounced
loop, to inspect gemstones and other jewelry. The magnifiers have special lenses that allow our eyes to focus on an object at a much closer distance than is normally possible, bringing it in closer to reveal tiny details we couldn’t see with our normal vision. Even beginners can use a jewelry loupe, but don’t buy one until you understand how it is used and have a good feel for what you can expect to see when you look through the lens.
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