Can you use it to Identify semiprecious gemstone beads?
257068
gemstones with a large enough flat surface, yes. Rounded stones very difficult
2281907
I believe they will. I have troll beads and a few other kinds and they all work well on it. The seller of this is amazing and they will help you very quickly and answer any questions as well! I love the bracelet!!
2102474
Yes and no. It doesn't have instructions for testing other gems and that's not it's intended use BUT, when I first got it I played around with it and noticed that Rubies, sapphires, emeralds, etc. all test just below the diamond reading while fake gems won't give you a reading or will barely give you a reading. If you play around with it testing stuff you already know is real and then compare it to fake gem readings, you'll get a good feel for how to use it to test other stones. I bought it to test the jewelry I picked up at garage sales. I noticed when I bought mine alot of people were complaining that it was difficult to calibrate but I find it very easy. I know my wedding ring has real diamonds so I just calibrate it to my wedding ring every time I start to use it. I hope that helps answer your question...and more...
2219955
The only thing the device reads as a diamond is a diamond. The device will not let you know if the stone is any other gem. It only beeps to let you know that it is a diamond.
1997233
I have used it for a stone for my wife's bracelet and a pearl for a pendant. The big issue is in the drill bits the press is strong enough. You must let it do its job slowly, and get out the drill once in a while to blow dust off. Don't try to force it through. For a drill bit I would pic diamond ones. You will be "sanding" your way in so it would take some time but it's the safest method from my experience, both for the machine and the beads. Use a good bench press, don't expect to be able to hold the bead with your hands while drilling.
1132728
Not clear, but for some items you are able to identify specific objects. For me the varied images are attractive. A visiting six year old child was charmed when she was the effects at night when the light came on.
1901503
Absolutely not! This is strictly meant for small jewelry projects! I'd check your local hardware store!
2243857
Hi Deborah,there are a lot of beads of all sizes in there. Some have openings almost 1/4 inch and some of them are just very small almost like seed pearls.
1805545
You really can't. All that it tests is diamonds and diamond stimulants. The only way to test a gem with this is to loupe it and see the cutting of the stone. All this does is tell you if it is a diamond or not.
375822
I saw someone demonstrate this product on sterling silver and worked very good. BUT my purpose in buying this was to check for old jewelry - namely - "Bakelite" It will turn a q-tip green if the item is bakelite.
846812
I think so. It says it is for semi precious stones. Not for coral, ivory,, amber, malachite, pearls, opals, jade or turquoise Those are all softer stones. I think aquamarine is a semi precious stone. Good luck.
457904
I would like to answer your question, but Amazon did not forward it to me. I can only say that I have had good success with my purchase of the Dusiec Diamond Tester. It performs simple tests on diamonds and has proven accurate each time.
1102292
I highly doubt it and wouldn't try it. I think the little beads are tiny foam pieces.
1896420
It is fine enough for me to not be able to describe it size. Smaller than silica gel beads.
1838395
It probably would be alright I was useing on jewelery and I find it doesn't hold up to water over time,but for Sculpty clay it should work fine.
3049
This detector wont be able to tell the difference between gold and nails in your floor boards. Gold and iron are similar based on how the detector works. As far as trying to find a bracelet inside your home with one, that part im confused on. Do you think somehow it fell in duct work or in a crack in the hardwood floors?
1648571
Yes it will work for that. I use it to look at coin dates and detail and also to see if jewelry is 14 k or sterling silver.