How do you use diamond selector tester?

How do you use diamond selector tester?

Preparing to Use the Diamond Tester:

1. Slide open the battery cover in the direction of the arrow.
2. Insert the 9V battery.
3. Slide the power switch until it reaches the Diamond selection.
4. The power bulb will turn a solid red and the adjacent ready bulb will blink green.
5. Wait about 30 seconds for testing probe to heat up.

Do Diamond testers work on other stones?

Yes! A diamond tester will also work on ruby or and other real gemstones. A diamond tester uses the same technology to detect if a gemstone is truly real. Diamond testers not only work on diamonds and rubies but all other types of jewelry and stones.

How does the diamond selector work?

A conventional diamond tester has a metal tip that is heated and then applied to the cooler surface of a diamond. Heat transference occurs, and since the heated tip of the tester also heats the diamond, the read-back from the diamond to the tester is a match; this indicates that the stone is truly a diamond.

How can you test a diamond without a tester?

How to Tell if a Diamond Is Real With a Magnifying Glass. To determine if your diamond is real, hold a magnifying glass up and look at the diamond through the glass. Look for imperfections within the stone. If you’re unable to find any, then the diamond is most likely fake.

Can Diamond testers be wrong?

A Diamond Tester can’t be wrong, will detect the rate at which the heat moves through the stone. The new electrical devices are also available in the market today.

Can you shower with a moissanite ring?

Yes, you can wear your moissanite engagement ring in the shower. On its own, water will not harm your moissanite stone. However, repeated exposure to soap, shampoo and conditioner can create a build-up of oils on the surface of your ring. This can give your stone a filmy appearance, dulling its sparkle.

How do you use the diamond selector II?

Hold the Diamond Selector II so that your fingers touch the Electricity Conductive Panel “7” on the back of the unit. In case of stones set in metal (rings, pendants, bracelets, watches, etc.) hold the metal part of the stone with your bare hand.

How does the JEM-II Diamond tester work?

The JEM-II GemVue™ Diamond Tester accurately measures the thermal conductivity of the gemstone to determine whether it is a diamond or a diamond stimulant. This diamond tester WILL NOT identify synthetic Moissanite which has a similar thermal conductivity to a diamond.

When do you turn off the diamond tester?

Repeatedly testing the same stone will heat the stone until a natural diamond will no longer read DIAMOND. If this happens, wait at least three minutes for the stone to cool down. After use, always turn off the diamond tester and store in its case.

What does metal alert buzzer on Diamond selector II mean?

The thermal conductivity of the metal is very high and can give the same indication as a Diamond with most Thermal Probes. The Diamond Selector II has a Metal Alert buzzer to warn you when the Probe tip touches metal. If you hear the Metal Alert buzzing sound, test again touching only the tested stone with the tip.