Gemstone Sizes
What specific size (in mm) of gemstones/diamonds can you capture?
The GemLightbox Macro can photograph diamonds and gemstones between 0.1mm and 30mm.
Can I put in stones smaller than 0.01 ct or bigger than 50 ct?
GemLightbox Macro is designed to work best with diamonds and gemstones between 0.1ct and 50ct. For stones bigger than 50ct, we would recommend the GemLightbox Pro which is larger in size.
Can I take videos of minerals?
Minerals can be photographed if they are smaller than 50 ct in size. For bigger sized minerals, we have the GemLightbox Pro which we recommend for bigger sized items.
Gemstone Features
Can I change the stone color?
GemLightbox Macro is designed to provide the true color of the diamond or gemstone. The stone color cannot be changed using the GemLightbox Macro.
How can I take fluorescence of the stone?
GemLightbox Macro is designed to take videos of diamonds, it does not show fluorescence. Fluorescence can be seen on the GIA certificate and also under UV light.
How can I improve the clarity of the stone?
GemLightbox Macro is designed to provide the true clarity of the diamond or gemstone. The stone clarity cannot be changed using the GemLightbox Macro.
Can I take a photo of my stone standing up?
GemLightbox Macro is designed so that the stone is displayed at an angle that is both natural and beautiful. Our market research has found that most diamond buyers prefer this angle compared to a standing position.
Can I see the laser inscription?
Laser inscriptions can only be seen under 20x zoom, so you will not be able to see this in GemLightbox videos. The GemLightbox Macro takes videos of diamonds at 10x zoom as this is the best zoom for displaying diamonds.