Gemstone Scales
If you’re choosing between Gemstone Scales, you’re probably weighing up needs for a greater maximum capacity versus precision. Gemstone Scales are no different to other scales in that the greater the maximum capacity, the larger, and less precise, the increment sensitivity is, and vice versa: the more precise the increments sensitivity, the smaller the maximum capacity. Gemstones Scales with a max capacity of 100ct, or 20g, should deliver a 0.1g increment precision.
Gemstone Scales that weigh gems up to 500ct, or 100g, can also offer an increment precision of 0.1g but the former is more usual. If you are looking for ultra accuracy in your Gemstone Scales then we’d recommend some that are able to deal with a maximum load of 50ct (10g) because these will provide accuracy to an amazing 0.01g (0.005ct). Useful additions that sometimes come with Gemstone Scales include tweezers and weighing cups. When dealing with gems, draught-proof lids to protect the jewels weighed are invaluable.