When it comes to tools and accessories for gemstone collectors and handlers, the focus is on two main areas: safe handling and professional presentation. To explore or purchase the right equipment, you can look to specialist suppliers such as Riddgems.
Sorting tables and trays: To be able to evaluate, examine and sort large batches (so-called "melee"), white, grooved sorting trays are for example used. These are designed with V-shaped grooves that allow the stones to line up, which facilitates quick color grading or inspection of facets.
Stone Scoops: Small, thin metal or plastic scoops used to collect stones from the table without touching them with your fingers. It is the safest and fastest way to move stones from a sorting table to a scale or box.
Cleaning cloths: Since natural greasy fingerprints from fingers make it difficult to grade and assess correctly, high-quality microfiber cloths and polishing cloths are indispensable. They are used to keep the stones completely clean before and after inspection and valuation.
