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cj jones Posts: 68 Registered: Jan 2007	posted 01-09-2007 08:46 PM Hope this isnt considered a silly question but I seem to always have a problems actually seeing the hallmarks & wonder which is the preferred means of magnification -- a loupe (what strength), a magnifying glass (if that - what strength) and/or one of those head type that jewelers/watchmakers use? I have lots to research & want to be as self sufficient as possible..This is truly a "newbie" question thnx cj IP: Logged
Scott Martin Forum Master Posts: 11520 Registered: Apr 93	posted 01-09-2007 11:20 PM Here is what we use (sorry I didn't have any other photos). IP: Logged
asheland Posts: 935 Registered: Nov 2003	posted 01-10-2007 12:40 AM I use a 14X Loupe. It's great for marks. IP: Logged
cj jones Posts: 68 Registered: Jan 2007	posted 01-10-2007 02:04 AM Thank you both soooo much...I will research where I can get them around here..cj IP: Logged
doc Posts: 728 Registered: Jul 2003	posted 01-10-2007 09:20 AM I have both a 10x loupe and a 30x loupe, and I have found both to be invaluable, depending on the size, location and condition of the marks. IP: Logged
cj jones Posts: 68 Registered: Jan 2007	posted 01-10-2007 10:48 AM Thanks for all the suggestions. I have a few questions: Scott, Yours appears to have a light & handle -- does this make it easier than a normal loupe? I had a 10 loupe but never mastered using it..I know it takes concentrating on the eye using it..my loupe was lost in our cross country move. Does anyone have a simple explanation on the best technique to get the maximum out of the loupe? And as always, thanks for your responses. CJ IP: Logged
cj jones Posts: 68 Registered: Jan 2007	posted 01-10-2007 12:08 PM Have another loupe question, my jewelry supply store has a loupe (metal w/ glass lens) that does 10, 12, 20 & 30...the lens flip out...it would cost me about 25.00...would this be a good purchase? Have any of you tried these. I just discussed it w/ him and havent actually seen it..many thnx cj IP: Logged
witzhall Posts: 124 Registered: Mar 2006	posted 01-10-2007 03:13 PM cj, whatever you decide to get, I would recommend looking for it on one of the online auction sites; I've gotten two loupes (a 10X and a 20X) quite inexpensively. But I most often use a 2" diameter Bausch and Lomb pocket magnifying glass - don't know the power, though. IP: Logged
cj jones Posts: 68 Registered: Jan 2007	posted 01-10-2007 03:17 PM That is an excellent idea...will check them out on "evil bay" ..thnx for the response..cj IP: Logged

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