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DETAILS Thermal meter, tests for 17 common groups of gemstones (about 40 varieties), enlarge the product picture to see the scale in detail. Works with any stone, loose or mounted in jewellery, even uncut stones. The only condition is that the stone (and tester) must be at room temperature. Instruction manual (pdf download) Video (youtube - demonstration)  Video (youtube - calibration - for serial numbers PTG111425 and after.  Guide to buying electronic gem testers (web page) Guarantee: 1 year. 6 Videos Accessories Included: Strong nylon carrying pouch PP3 Battery Power supply for mains. This has a 2-pin plug so we include a 2-pin adaptor. Note, it is not a battery charger! Disclaimer All testers  must be used in conjunction with the user's skill, knowledge and experience. Under no circumstances shall QUICKTEST be liable for direct or indirect loss sustained in connection with any item. Nothing is 100% accurate, you must understand the limitations of any tester you buy. We also suggest you regularly test known samples to check for any obvious faults. Full support given for items you buy from QUICKTEST. Alternative gem testers Please note, none of these testers will distinguish natural stones from synthetic stones. "Synthetic" is a scientific term meaning 'made by man in a factory/laboratory to the same formula found in nature', the two are usually indistinguishable.  Model Tests mounted stones [1] Tests  Diamond Tests  Moissanite Tests Ruby /  Sapphire Other stones Handheld presidium gem tester (GEMTEST-PGI) ✔ ✔ Shows up as diamond ✔ 31 stones Presidium Duo gem tester (GEMTEST-DUO-II) [2] ✔ ✔ ✔ [3] Digital refractometer by Presidium (REFRACT-DIGI-PRESID) ✘ ✔ ✔ ✔ 55 stones Refractometer (optical not electronic) (Refract-L) ✘ ✘ ✘ ✔ Hundreds of stones [4] [1] All testers test loose stones but not all can test mounted (set in jewellery) stones. [2] The probe / analogue meter will test mounted stones, the digital meter will only test loose stones. [3] The probe / analogue meter: 17 stones; the digital meter: 40 stones. [4] Skill and practice is required to use an optical refractometer, instructions are not included, see any textbook about gemmology…or the internet.

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Trusted Customer
13 days ago
Date of purchase: 29/05/2025
Standard Presidium Electronic Gem Tester (model PGT II)
Good Company to deal with, who kept me up to date on delivery times/any changes. Items were well packaged and as described. A wee free gift was a nice touch. Thank you.
SM
susan moore
Ringwood
3 months ago
Date of purchase: 03/03/2025
Standard Presidium Electronic Gem Tester (model PGT II)
Trusted Customer
5 months ago
Date of purchase: 04/01/2025
Standard Presidium Electronic Gem Tester (model PGT II)
I read some of the articles on the Quicktest website, about the use and limitations of the different gem testers, and I am happy with my choice. This was based on my budget, how easy the tester is to...

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Geraldine Mccormick
1 year ago
Date of purchase: 07/02/2024
Standard Presidium Electronic Gem Tester (model PGT II)
As described. Very happy customer 🙂
LC
Linda Clarke
1 year ago
Date of purchase: 29/09/2023
Standard Presidium Electronic Gem Tester (model PGT II)
As described, good instructions, easy to use.
MB
Michael Bullen
2 years ago
Date of purchase: 31/05/2023
Standard Presidium Electronic Gem Tester (model PGT II)
Great for checking out small stones on jewellery, separates the garnets from the rubies, the glass from the diamonds and the topaz from the sapphires. You do need to calibrate it when it first...

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Margaret Moss
Warwickshire
2 years ago
Date of purchase: 23/04/2023
DETAILS <p>We are a UK company offering fast delivery and easy telephone support.</p> <p>Bench model. Thermal meter, tests for 17 common groups of gemstones (about 40 varieties), enlarge the product picture to see the scale in detail.</p> <p>Works with any stone, loose or mounted in jewellery, even uncut stones. The only condition is that the stone (and tester) must be at room temperature. </p> ACCESSORIES <p>Included:</p> <p>Strong nylon carrying pouch</p> <p>Instruction book</p> <p>PP3 Battery</p> <p>Mains power adaptor</p> FURTHER INFORMATION <p>Have you seen the Fascinating article about gem testers? This will answer many questions about electronic gem testers (all electronic gem testers!) - how 'reliable' are they? How 'easy to use' are they?</p> <p>In summary: no gem tester will light up with a number (or name) that tells you, with 100% certainty, the name of the gemstone. This is because nature does not make gemstones to a standard formulae, there are always variations. To see how the readings of gemstones overlap, see chart.</p> <p>All of gemmology is a detective game, starting with an idea of what the gemstone might be (that is what electronic gem testers are for) then using knowledge and skill to find the answer.</p> <p>If you are new to gemmology, please DO buy this gem tester! - but also buy a good book about gemstones, the best is Gem Identification Made Easy. Not only is this a good guide to gemstones, it also has details of every gem tester, including hints, tips and advanced instructions. For more details of this book, click here - special discount price if you add a book when buying this item</p>
Brilliant machine really pleased.
WP
William Powrie
2 years ago
Date of purchase: 20/03/2023
Standard Presidium Electronic Gem Tester (model PGT II)
This is my second machine. Absolutely invaluable in my Antiques business. Very reasonably priced and gives confidence to purchasers too.
IM
Ivor Middleton
2 years ago
Date of purchase: 13/09/2022
Standard Presidium Electronic Gem Tester (model PGT II)
Good little machine already made me some money excellent
DM
doreen mellstrom
3 years ago
Date of purchase: 21/11/2021
Standard Presidium Electronic Gem Tester (model PGT II)
All good and efficient thanks
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