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Jewelers use a magnifier that’s called a loupe (pronounced loop) to inspect gemstones and other jewelry. The magnifiers have special lenses that allow our eyes to focus on an object at a much closer distance than is normally possible, and they reveal tiny details we couldn’t see with our normal vision. Even beginners can use a jewelry loupe, but don’t rush out to buy one until you understand how the tool is used.

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