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 Photo in a Gemstone
Living Gem is a company that incorporates photographic images with a doublet
to create a single faceted stone. Typically, natural white topaz is used but
any light colored stone will work. Any image can be submitted for use. Living
Gem is patent pending. Call (724) 941-8300 or e-mail livinggem@jabjewelry.com.
03/05
 Gemstone Gauge
Kassoy offers the C-Master, a gemstone gauge that measures gemstones from melee
to 25mm by 0.01mm. Based on those measurements, it also calculates the weight.
To operate, the user selects the type of gemstone and its shape, takes the measurements,
and the C-Master calculates the weight of diamond, corundum, emerald, and alexandrite
stones in round, oval, marquise, square, and cabochon cuts. Its size is 7.1" x
0.7". Call (800) 4-KASSOY or visit www.kassoy.com/gauges01.htm.
03/05
 Two Flexshafts in One
The 1/10hp motors of Twinflex offer both a top speed of 18,000 rpm for normal
rotary use and a gear-reduced 6,000 rpm for sensitive impact hand pieces. With
the convenience of two flexshafts in one, the craftsperson may grind, polish,
drill, texture, engrave, and set stones. The motors, warranted for one year,
save power outlets, bench space, money, and switchover time. A full kit will
include a motor, replacement motor brushes, shaft and grease, sheath, a solid-state,
metal-housed foot petal, a Jacobs-chuck rotary hand piece, and chuck key. Call
Indian Jewelers Supply Company at (800) 545-6540 or (505) 722-4451, fax (888)
722-4172 or (505) 722-4172, or visit www.ijsinc.com. 11/04
Computerized Diamond Proportion Grading System
Kassoy announces the availability of a new version of the Sarin Brilliant Eye computerized diamond proportion grading system. Manufactured in Israel by Sarin Technologies, the Brilliant Eye features a high-resolution video camera that measures and evaluates round stones from 0.35 carat to 5 carats. It also measures fancy stones up to 11 mm. Now most angles and facets can be measure on virtually any shape stone. The software includes the latest major gem grading lab standards. Call (800) 4-KASSOY or in the New York Metropolitan Area (516) 942-0560, or visit www.kassoy.com. (2/04)
 Natural-Color Gemstones
Stuller offers a line of specialty natural-color gemstones, whose colors and clarity have not been altered using heat, chemicals, radiation, fillers, coatings, or any other process applied by man. The gems have been professionally cut and come in calibrated sizes. Call (800) 877-7777 or visit www.stuller.com. (2/04)
 Agate Cameos
Ultrasonic technology and affordability of agate have created a rising demand for high-quality cameos. Rio Grande’s selection of agate cameos comes in a variety of colors, sizes, and styles such as flowers, animals, and landscapes.
Jewelers may call (800) 545-6566 from the U.S., (800) 253-9738 from Canada, or (505) 839-3011 from all other countries. Or, fax (800) 965-2329, e-mail info@riogrande.com, or visit www.riogrande.com. (2/04)
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Foredom® Motors
 Indian
Jewelers Supply Company has recently added two motors to their line of products.
The H and TX motors can be used during stone-setting, heavy production, or carving
stone and wax. The H-series has 1/4 hp and 20,000 RPM maximum speed while the
TX- series has 1/3 hp and 15,000 RPM maximum. Each comes in assorted packages.
Call (505) 722-4451 or (800) 545-6540, fax (505) 722-4172 or (888) 722-4172,
or visit www.ijsinc.com. (11/03)
 Three-in-One
Polishing Solution
Otec Precision Finish, Inc. has launched the ECO-maxi — a device
that combines three types of finishing (wet grinding/polishing, dry grinding/polishing,
and magnetic polishing) using one base. This is achieved simply by having interchangeable
bowls for each process. The unit takes up less space than conventional finishing
equipment and, being compact, sits easily on any bench top. It requires only
a standard power point. Call (888) 511-6832, fax (978) 635-1478, e-mail sales@otecusa.com,
visit www.otecusa.com. (7/0
High Purity Polishing Abrasives
A line of high purity, calcined, alumina, polishing abrasives is available
from Meller Optics, Inc. The abrasives are used for grinding, lapping, and polishing
a wide range of precision optics, ranging from semi-soft crystalline and composite
substrates to hard materials. Call (800) 821-0180, fax (401) 331-0519, e-mail sales@melleroptics.com,
or visit www.melleroptics.com. (12/03)
Optical Lapping Pitch
 Meller
Optics, Inc. offers a full line of optical lapping pitch that is made from wood
resin to prevent contamination of the polishing media or substrate to provide
a fine finish. It comes in five hardness grades from very soft to very hard,
with melting points ranging from 52°C to 87°C, and has no detectable
variations between batches. All five hardness grades are completely compatible.
The pitch is packaged in 1kg and 5kg containers so that users may combine different
grades in order to achieve any intermediate degree of hardness. Call (800) 821-0180,
fax (401) 331-0519, e-mail sales@melleroptics.com, or visit www.melleroptics.com. (5/03)
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