Performing A Test With Your Adamas - PRESIDIUM Adamas Handbuch

2. Performing a test with your Adamas

Depress the tip of the probe against the gemstone.
Ensure the tip is fully depressed for consistent pressure
between the tip and the gemstone.
For mounted jewelry or gemstones:
Hold the jewelry or gemstone with one hand and the
tester with the other hand (Fig. 2.1). For proper operation
placed on the grip.
Fig. 2.1
Care should be taken when testing mounted jewelry.
Users must ensure that the stones are securely mounted
before conducting the test as the gap between the stone
and setting may lead to an inaccurate reading.
For loose gemstones:
Place the gemstone on the metal stone rest and hold the
metal stone rest with one hand while holding the tester
with the other hand (Fig. 2.2).
Fig. 2.2
The probe tip must be placed at a right angle or
perpendicular to the facet of the gemstone for an
accurate reading.
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