Jewellery Gemmology and Watchmaking
Setting, engraving and movement work all happen under the optics with both hands busy, so clearance, depth perception and light quality matter more than raw magnification.
What Slows This Work Down
- Hands and tools collide with the optics at high magnification
- Flat illumination hides the facet and inclusion detail a grader needs
- A monocular view removes the depth cue needed for setting work
- Showing a customer the stone means handing over the eyepiece
What The Bench Actually Needs
- Stereo bodies with real depth perception and generous clearance
- Adjustable and directional illumination to reveal inclusions and facets
- Camera output so a stone or movement can be shown on a screen
- Optical and video magnifiers for quick bench checks
Categories That Serve This Work
12 productsOther Stereo Microscope
Stereo microscopes with zoom optics and parallel light paths for inspecting opaque, three-dimensional parts in jewellery, gemmology, electronics and biological research. Designed for long working distance, large depth of field and flexible accessory integration.
29 productsStereo Microscope Stand
Microscope stands designed for stereo and video digital microscopes, offering adjustable positioning and stable mounting for inspection tasks across electronics, precision assembly and laboratory environments.
19 productsOptical Magnifier
Handheld and desk-mounted magnifiers with integrated LED lighting for close-up inspection of small parts, circuit boards, and fine detail work in electronics, jewellery, and laboratory environments.
14 productsVideo Magnifier
Portable video magnifiers with built-in LCD screens and digital zoom for reading, inspection and detailed work. Designed for low vision, elderly users, and precision tasks requiring hands-free magnification and real-time image display.
15 productsCold Light Source
Cold light sources that deliver bright, low-heat illumination for microscope applications, using LED, xenon or halogen bulbs with adjustable brightness and interchangeable interfaces.
Items Often Specified For This Application
ATS100 ATS300 Zoom Stereo Microscope
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AZS1065 Zoom Stereo Microscope
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STL9 Stereo Microscope Boom Stand
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AM-7S 8x15x 3x10x 5x Flexible Clamp-on Table Lamp Magnifier Glass
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Set the clearance
Choose the objective and stand so tools and fingers fit under the head at working magnification.
Control the light
Cold light sources and directional illumination bring out inclusions, facet junctions and engraving.
Keep both eyes in
Stereo bodies preserve the depth cue that hand work depends on.
Add a screen when customers are present
A camera or video magnifier turns a private view into a shared one.
Frequently Asked Questions
What magnification is used for stone setting?
Most setting work is done in the low tens of magnifications, where a stereo zoom body gives both the depth cue and the clearance. The zoom range matters more than the top figure.
Why a cold light source rather than a lamp?
Fibre-guided cold light keeps heat away from the piece and lets you place the light exactly where the facet or engraving needs it.
Can I photograph a stone through the microscope?
Yes, through a trinocular head with a matching adapter and camera, or with a video magnifier for quick reference shots.
Specify A Bench For Jewellery Gemmology and Watchmaking
Tell us the task, the clearance you need and whether images are recorded. We will propose the instrument, the optics and the light together.