Light helps to enhance &
identify the
properties of diamonds
& precious
gemstones. The
lighting environment in
which diamonds are
purchased, sold, sorted, and
graded is critical. The same
stone responds differently
under different lighting
conditions, the
consistency and
repeatability of the
lighting environment is
essential to create a set of
controlled conditions in
order to set a standard
under which a laboratory can
form it's opinion.
Different lighting
technologies each have their
own energy emissions and
wavelengths. The Grading
LED Lamp provides 3
perfect lighting
conditions, using
Incandescent, Cool LED &
Daylight LED to simulate
outdoor UV light. Each light
setting provides the
right kelvin for grading,
viewing
& working.
A direct beam of light on a
diamond draws out its fire,
suppressing a diamond’s
brilliance, or the amount of
white light in the stone.
The jewel darkens, drawing
attention to flashes of
coloured light, or fire,
within the gem. Incandescent
lighting such as from light
bulbs further help to
underscore fire.
The Headband
Magnifier has many
versatile applications,
various multi-lenses to
increase magnification.
Ideal for watchmakers,
electricians, modelers,
hobbyists, crafts &
dentists. Perfect
for painting,
miniaturists, needlework,
reading & most precision
work.
The OptiVisor
is a professional's choice
of precision headband
magnifier with
optically ground
lenses. This reduces
eye strain & allows
for extended continuous
hours, leaving both
hands free. The optivisor
complies with occupational
health & safety
workplace conditions.
A Linen
Tester
is a strong magnifier with a
built in measuring scale
that is usually used for
fieldwork and can be folded
flat and easily stored.
Mostly used in printing,
optimology & textile
industries.
The LED
Magnifying Lamp is a
perfect visual aid, ideal
for assembly
plants, your craft or
reading. Various
models can easily be
configured as either a table
lamp or a standing lamp. The
Illuminated
Magnifier Lamp has a
round 120mm lens with a
fully adjustable &
extendable arm, offering a
white daylight emission.
Standard models
are supplied with a G
clamp, alternative
mounting options include:
wall mount, desk
mount or a weighted
desktop base.
The GEM
Series of professional
gemological
microscopes
have a great reputation
for excellent optics, rugged
dependability, versatility,
and economy. Choose
either a zoom
body or turret
body mounted on
a full-sized gem stand that
offers optional extra dark
field slot for transmitted
illumination suitable for
contrast, better
identification and
observation. The unit is
equipped with a 2-stage
fluorescent illuminator,
useful for viewing
inclusions or used in other
professional industries,
such as assembly plant
quality control or the field
of botany.
The team at Wild Hedge
Studios have taken
over our welding &
plating trade services,
they are situated down
the road from Cape Tools.
Wild Hedge Studio work by
appointment only, so be
sure to contact them ahead
of time.
