Ideal-Scope, the IdealScope diamond cut grading tool for Ideal Cut Diamonds

ABOUT the Ideal-Scope
It is a simple bright colored reflector with a viewing hole and lens. It creates what is known as a structured light environment.

The Ideal-Scope gives us indications of a diamonds brilliance; i.e. its light return and leakage as well as its contrast (which has a lot to do with scintillation).
It may also be used as a simple optical symmetry grading tool, like a Hearts and Arrows viewer (but the H&A's viewer only shows symmetry). Advanced users can predict the amount of fire a diamond might have. This gives diamond polishers additional control by adjustment to some "minor facets" like the lower girdle facet length.
The Ideal-Scope may be used with any shaped diamond, of any color or clarity.

At Ideal-Scope we work tirelessly to create easy to use and affordable tools for anyone buying diamonds (consumers and the trade). We also work closely with many other organisations and businesses to implement improvements at the diamond polishers wheel, where it counts the most.



		How to Use IS & ASET


		Taking IS Photos


		Using ASET Scope


		Reference Chart - IS


		Reference Chart - ASET


		Light Return & Shadow

		Mounted Diamonds


		Fancy Shapes - IS and ASET


		Symmetry


		Ideal-Scope Test



		Using Tweezers

		HCA FREE CUT CALCULATOR


		About

		Why Ideal-Scope

		Shipping

		Privacy

		Terms of Sale

		Contact



		Making & Selling


		Diamond Sales System


		Better Yields


		Hearts & Arrows


		Planning Machines


		Fine Tuning

		Rapid Photo System


		DiamCalc & Gem Adviser


		Using DiamCalc & Gem Adviser


		New GIA & AGS



		Diamond Sales System


		GIA & AGS Cut Grading


		What Works, What Doesn't


		Brilliance, Fire, Scintillation


		Buying Examples


		Buying for BrillianceScope


		Buying with GEM Adviser


		Using DiamCalc & GEM Adviser


		HCA FREE CUT CALCULATOR


		IDCC Conference


		DiamCalc Prop. Est.




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		ABOUT IDEAL-SCOPE
		ABOUT Garry Holloway, Ideal-Scope Inventor The Ideal-Scope and Ideal-Scope.com were developed by Garry Holloway FGAA, DipDT, JAA Appraiser. A geologist turned retail jeweller, he opened Melbourne Precious Metals stores in 1976 and is now known as Holloway Diamonds. He graduated in Diamond Technology at the Gemmological Association of Australia in 1984 and Convened that course for some years. He continues to lecture on his specialty the Science of Light™ and diamond cut. The concept behind the Idealscope was developed in Japan in the 1970's by Professor Okuda and led to the development of a the Fire Scope™, a limited distribution desk top device. The Idealscope is a third generation portable variant. Garry is one of the main players in the world of diamond cut quality grading. His mission in life is to make diamonds more beautiful.
		ABOUT the Ideal-Scope It is a simple bright colored reflector with a viewing hole and lens. It creates what is known as a structured light environment. The Ideal-Scope gives us indications of a diamonds brilliance; i.e. its light return and leakage as well as its contrast (which has a lot to do with scintillation). It may also be used as a simple optical symmetry grading tool, like a Hearts and Arrows viewer (but the H&A's viewer only shows symmetry). Advanced users can predict the amount of fire a diamond might have. This gives diamond polishers additional control by adjustment to some "minor facets" like the lower girdle facet length. The Ideal-Scope may be used with any shaped diamond, of any color or clarity. At Ideal-Scope we work tirelessly to create easy to use and affordable tools for anyone buying diamonds (consumers and the trade). We also work closely with many other organisations and businesses to implement improvements at the diamond polishers wheel, where it counts the most.
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