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Originally Posted by danachit  If I were to look at an akoya pearl vs a freshwater pearl, through a loupe....what would I see? Would there be any difference?
I'd very much like to get a loupe, if for nothing else, my entertainment. Can yall recommend any specifics on which I should purchase and the use of such a tool in the pearling world?
Thanks!
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Hi Danachit,
if you have loose pearls with drillholes you can see 3 different things:
1) the Akoya shows a nucleus with the nacrethickness at the hole
2) Freshwater and Akoya: if dyed, you can probably see rests of the dye in the drillhole.
3) Surface imperfections can be seen on either one.
BTW normal jewellerīs loupe = 10 x magnification, I have both 10 and 20, the latter is almost too close...
Itīs always good to have a loupe, you probably have jewellery with stones, thatīs always nice to look at.
The brands I have are JSP Triplet 10 x, 21 mm lens and
"Augusta" Diamond Loupe Triplet 20 x 20.5 mm lens.
I bought them online, I have to check if I can find ot from where and also if I can find out about the prices. Iīll get back to you later.