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Ideal Scope: Information
The Ideal-Scope was developed by Garry Holloway FGAA, DipDT, JAA Appraiser, of Australia.
Garry Holloway
This is a device that has deservedly gained much popularity today amongst diamond consumers, especially on the Internet, for its ability to accurately project and display light performance/leakage in a loose diamond.
Ideal-Scope (Trademarked by Mr. Holloway)
Here is what Garry Holloway says about his Ideal-Scope technology:
It is a simple bright colored reflector with a viewing hole and lens. It creates what is known as a structured light environment.
The Ideal-Scope gives us indications of a diamonds brilliance; i.e. its light return and leakage as well as its contrast (which has a lot to do with scintillation).
It may also be used as a simple optical symmetry grading tool, like a Hearts and Arrows viewer (but the H&A's viewer only shows symmetry). Advanced users can predict the amount of fire a diamond might have. This gives diamond polishers additional control by adjustment to some "minor facets" like the lower girdle facet length.
The Ideal-Scope may be used with any shaped diamond, of any color or clarity.
For more information on the Ideal-scope and to purchase one of Mr. Holloway's Ideal-Scope's for yourself, please visit www.ideal-scope.com.
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