Combination tool

Abstract

A combination tool providing an ability to inspect a gem or an item of jewelry under magnification for viewing, appraising and identification of flaws. The combination tool is lightweight, portable, and can easily be held and used with one hand. The tool includes a pair of opposing and pivoting assemblies. One of the opposing assemblies is used to support a magnification device such as a jeweler's loupe or a gemologist's loupe. The loupe may be releasably attached to the assembly or fixed in place on the assembly. The other opposing assembly is used to releasably hold a gem or item of jewelry under magnification. The combination tool provides the ability to vary the view through the magnification device and the item under inspection by either telescoping and swiveling the assembly holding the loupe or telescoping and swiveling the assembly holding the gem or item of jewelry.

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