Magnifying glasses are routinely used in laboratories by specialists in nearly all scientific fields (biology, geology, astronomy) as well as by jewelers, seamstresses, visual artists, and ...

Another option is to examine the stone with a magnifying glass. In real sapphires, you may notice small imperfections and dark spots (“veils”), while artificial stones usually look flawless.

This teardrop-shaped magnifier is made for occasional hobbyists and jewellers, offering magnifying capabilities of 5x, 10x, and 15x zoom.

Somewhere in the middle, you’ll find everyday use magnifying glasses, useful for reading, hobbying or making pictures bigger.

A Copiague man is creating masterpieces using magnifying glasses and the sun. Joseph Wolkoff, also known as the Burnin’ Man (follow him on Instagram), is the creator of the beautiful artwork ...