Should I view a diamond under a microscope when shopping?

Should I view a diamond under a microscope when shopping?

When considering whether or not to purchase a diamond, you should always view it under a magnification before making that decision. There are a couple of ways to do that. At the very least, you should have a ten power loop, and a ten power loop is a small, hand-held device that's really a great tool in the hands of a trained gemmologist. However, the pitfalls of the loop are that it doesn't have a light source, it's a little bit unsteady and if you're not accustomed to using it, it can be difficult to use. What every reputable jeweler will recommend that you do is that you view that diamond under a stereo binocular microscope at ten power magnification. Stable light source, double eyes looking at it, and you can study the depth of the diamond and every other characteristic available to you.