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<p>[QUOTE="Marie Forjan, post: 3339534, member: 147"]I have an older model, have had it for years, I think it paid for itself within the first 6 months I had it. Yes, there are so e things it doesn't do, and some things you have to figure out by yourself. Like a lot of stones test in the quartz range (carnelian, amethyst, rock crystal, citrine) so you get the results and look at the color to determine what is probably is. It can't distinguish among natural, mad-made or enhanced stones, however it tells me what it basically is and I can take it to a jeweler if I need more detailed information.</p><p><br /></p><p>I found it's fun to bring it when I visit my sisters and friends, we test everyone's jewelry <img src="styles/default/xenforo/smilies/wink.png" class="mceSmilie" alt=";)" unselectable="on" /></p><p><br /></p><p>One thing, a dirty stone will give a false reading. Make sure the stone is clean before you test.[/QUOTE]</p><p><br /></p>
[QUOTE="Marie Forjan, post: 3339534, member: 147"]I have an older model, have had it for years, I think it paid for itself within the first 6 months I had it. Yes, there are so e things it doesn't do, and some things you have to figure out by yourself. Like a lot of stones test in the quartz range (carnelian, amethyst, rock crystal, citrine) so you get the results and look at the color to determine what is probably is. It can't distinguish among natural, mad-made or enhanced stones, however it tells me what it basically is and I can take it to a jeweler if I need more detailed information. I found it's fun to bring it when I visit my sisters and friends, we test everyone's jewelry ;) One thing, a dirty stone will give a false reading. Make sure the stone is clean before you test.[/QUOTE]
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