Ade Advanced Optics 2021TB 20x by 21 mm Triplet Professional Jewelers Loupe, Black with Leather Case

I love these Triplet loops. They don't rust, they don't hold grit, and the case is real leather that's thick and glossy so it's water repellant. I use this 10x loop for lab work to identify shell bead drill holes and just for fun, looking at my cuticles, jewelry, just anything. I used to use a Triplet 10x ten years ago in my geology lab and that's why I bought one for myself. This is actually my second one, purchased as a replacement for one that was misplaced, that's how much I like it. Buy with confidence. I have--twice.

I've used Triplets for years. This one is very clear from edge to edge. Really clear. It comes with a REAL leather case, looks like it, smells like it, is it! For those of you who don't know, a triplet a more elements in the optics making it clear from one side to the other, no eye strain. A non-triplet is clear in the center but gets fuzzy on is all around the outer edges. Cheaper to make. If you need or want a triplet, this one is a quality instrument! And... least we not forget, a real piece of a cow surrounds this little beauty! Very tight when you first get it, it will only improve with age in like a comfortable pair of shoes.

Superb optics, edge to edge, and at a great savings (Chinese manufactured) over a recent model Bausch and Lomb 10x hand lens I replaced with this one. Solid feel, nice case, but I prefer to put in on a neck string anyway. Good hinge action, quite stiff but easily movable, yet stable to pop the lens in and out of the metal holder. Good, even, black paint job over steel case, with black painted aluminum lens housing. Altogether, a terrific tool for antique silver collectors, rock hounds, and geologists. Much more portable, pocket-wise, than the Russian BeLoMo brand, in my opinion. Quality compares extremely well with the classic B&L 7x model I bought 55 years ago in college.

Very nice quality. I love the little leather case that it comes in.

Just got my new loop and looking forward to using it in the field.

This loupe is a nice compact size to toss in my hiking bag. The lens is clear and it is fun to see plant life up close with it (which is why I got it). I also really dig the vintage kind of look of the carry case and the box it came in!

Nice item. Especially for someone with glasses I can often look at a ring/gem at a flea market without taking taking my glasses off, which isn't always possible with smaller loupes.

I have a Japanese 10X Hastings Triplet Loupe I bought used about 20 years ago, and I have a Belomo 10X Loupe I purchased about 7 years ago. I was looking for some decent, low-priced loupes for a couple of friends, and ran across this LE loupe on Amazon. I was pleasantly surprised for the quality versus price. The SE is bright and clear, with a very flat field of focus (all the way to the edge). The field of view is superior to my Japanese and Belomo loupes. It is also very comfortable for me to look through for extended periods. The SE compares nicely with the Belomo, although the Belomo seems to have more resolving power in the very center, it also has more distortion and less field of view. The SE compares nicely with my 20+ year old Japanese Hastings, although the Japanese version seems to be slightly more accurate regarding color (very, very slight). I would also like to add that the build quality for the SE appears to be excellent. The rivets are tight, and the lens is mounted tight. I'll be ordering a couple more of these SE loupes for my friends (as originally intended), but I'll be keeping this first SE for myself! The SE represents a fantastic value considering the price paid.

Works great for what we needed. Super small and compact.

While of course this is not a TRUE triplet (those start at around $30) this is exactly what I was looking for. Something inexpensive enough that it wouldn't be tragic if it got lost (this was a gift for my boyfriend who lost his old one) but that was sturdy (metal construction) and did the job well. Despite being only a single thick lens, there really was not much distortion if any around the edges of the lens. I've never actually used a true triplet, but from what I understand that is the main benefit of them - true and accurate magnification with no distortion around the edges of the lens. The case it came with is a nice little leather pouch. Also, this magnification (10x) is what you're looking for. Anything higher and it will be too powerful. I recommend this product if you're looking for a well functioning, solidly constructed substitute for a true triplet. The price makes it extra worthwhile.

Highly recommend. Very sturdy. Clear glass. Magnifies well. We also have one that is a few years old and that one has held up well.

For starters, I purchased this loupe as I was building my finance's engagement ring. I am not a professional jeweler, nor do I have a hobby that requires its use on a daily basis. I can say that I carried this loupe with me for several months while shopping diamonds and the fit, finish and function of the loupe maintained its quality throughout the duration of my search. The product arrived in a timely manner (perks of shopping with Amazon), and was exactly as pictured on the product listing. The loupe is made of metal and has a very solid feel to its construction. It is accompanied by a leather storage pouch that holds the loupe when not in use. The leather isn't a high quality material, but lets be honest, we're not buying this product for the carrying pouch. The loupe rotates on a metal hinge. The hinge had a nice resistance to it, holding the loupe in place when rotated out in use and keeping the lens tucked behind the guard when stored. The triplet lenses were very clear to my untrained eye, and certainly served their purpose to satisfy my needs. Overall, I think that this a good product for the money. It certainly was a valuable tool that gave me the ability to inspect the diamonds for myself and not just take the salespersons word for it. (Side Note) I highly encourage anyone who is making the significant investment in a diamond, to do their homework on what to look for in a stone before they go out into the market to begin their search.

I love everything about my Triplet hand lense. Its great for viewing the wild mushrooms I collect. I am amazed at the tiniest bugs crawling on the 'shrooms, that I am unable to see with the naked eye . I look at everything with it now! I love it.

The small leather case is a nice bonus! This protects the eye loop in my pocket and looks cool. I added a small leather string to hand the loop around my neck when examining rocks. The eye loop is high quality and works very well.

I used to sell loose diamonds and gems. I had my loop for several years but lost it. This is perfect! Will last for years of use.

I think I discovered that this 10x's works much better than the 30x's I returned. I can see all the jewelers marks etc with the 10x and focus in immediately. For the average person this is a good product.The case for this one is very flimsy (leather) but serves its purpose. The 30x's case was hard leather and you could close the snap easier.

This little loupe is perfect for outdoor and indoor learning. I have used it both for plant biology and mycology courses and absolutely love being able to see fine detail on twigs, buds, and leaf venation. Would recommend!

I have a low visual acuity (20/200) and often struggle to see things both close up and at a distance. over the years, I've used numerous kinds of optical aids for all sorts of situations. This one is powerful enough for anything smaller than average print, provides a clear image, and is very compact and convenient. I'm very pleased with it. :)

Sturdy. Sharp images. Plenty of power for looking at rock samples.

I use this to identify traits on insects. It is stiff enough to open and stay open. I like the case, it's like an old camera case. Works very well, nice lenses.

It's a good handlens, in a nice faux-leather case. I like it. It's sturdy, clear, and the window is about 2 cm across. Comes in a little nice box. I can tell I'll have it for a while!

This is a very good quality product. A tad smaller than I expected, that would be the only grudge. Otherwise it is very good. Does the job and feels good in hand. I already managed to drop it and it hit side of the table very hard on its way down. Fortunately it was folded when it did it but never the less it was completely undamaged. 5 stars!

Unlike a competitive offering that represented itself to be a 40X LED illumminating loupe made of "optical glass", and which was cheaper (a dead giveaway that that seller was lying), this loupe is as is represented, and a good value when I compare it to loupes I have had over the years. I will buy it again when I lose it - a risk I run when traversing rough building sites.

Very nice quality. I love the little leather case that it comes in.

This loupe is a nice compact size to toss in my hiking bag. The lens is clear and it is fun to see plant life up close with it (which is why I got it). I also really dig the vintage kind of look of the carry case and the box it came in!

Just got my new loop and looking forward to using it in the field.

I bought this to ready very tiny text on parts. It works very well for that task, but I was also able to inspect jewelry to ensure the prongs supporting the diamonds are still in good shape. It would also be useful when shopping for jewelry to inspect the quality of a diamond. There's no limit to the number of uses for a quality loupe. This is metal, has some heft to it, and feels like a solid, quality, product. The image from the glass is sharp, clear, and not distorted.

I have a Japanese 10X Hastings Triplet Loupe I bought used about 20 years ago, and I have a Belomo 10X Loupe I purchased about 7 years ago. I was looking for some decent, low-priced loupes for a couple of friends, and ran across this LE loupe on Amazon. I was pleasantly surprised for the quality versus price. The SE is bright and clear, with a very flat field of focus (all the way to the edge). The field of view is superior to my Japanese and Belomo loupes. It is also very comfortable for me to look through for extended periods. The SE compares nicely with the Belomo, although the Belomo seems to have more resolving power in the very center, it also has more distortion and less field of view. The SE compares nicely with my 20+ year old Japanese Hastings, although the Japanese version seems to be slightly more accurate regarding color (very, very slight). I would also like to add that the build quality for the SE appears to be excellent. The rivets are tight, and the lens is mounted tight. I'll be ordering a couple more of these SE loupes for my friends (as originally intended), but I'll be keeping this first SE for myself! The SE represents a fantastic value considering the price paid.

Works great for what we needed. Super small and compact.

While of course this is not a TRUE triplet (those start at around $30) this is exactly what I was looking for. Something inexpensive enough that it wouldn't be tragic if it got lost (this was a gift for my boyfriend who lost his old one) but that was sturdy (metal construction) and did the job well. Despite being only a single thick lens, there really was not much distortion if any around the edges of the lens. I've never actually used a true triplet, but from what I understand that is the main benefit of them - true and accurate magnification with no distortion around the edges of the lens. The case it came with is a nice little leather pouch.

Highly recommend. Very sturdy. Clear glass. Magnifies well. We also have one that is a few years old and that one has held up well.

For starters, I purchased this loupe as I was building my finance's engagement ring. I am not a professional jeweler, nor do I have a hobby that requires its use on a daily basis. I can say that I carried this loupe with me for several months while shopping diamonds and the fit, finish and function of the loupe maintained its quality throughout the duration of my search. The product arrived in a timely manner (perks of shopping with Amazon), and was exactly as pictured on the product listing. The loupe is made of metal and has a very solid feel to its construction. It is accompanied by a leather storage pouch that holds the loupe when not in use. The leather isn't a high quality material, but lets be honest, we're not buying this product for the carrying pouch. The loupe rotates on a metal hinge. The hinge had a nice resistance to it, holding the loupe in place when rotated out in use and keeping the lens tucked behind the guard when stored. The triplet lenses were very clear to my untrained eye, and certainly served their purpose to satisfy my needs. Overall, I think that this a good product for the money. It certainly was a valuable tool that gave me the ability to inspect the diamonds for myself and not just take the salespersons word for it. (Side Note) I highly encourage anyone who is making the significant investment in a diamond, to do their homework on what to look for in a stone before they go out into the market to begin their search.

Good fit and finish. Optics are exceptable

For an inexpensive 20x loupe, great. If you are professional, you will want B&L, Zeiss, etc.

Exactly what I needed, it was not defective, came on time. I use it for the garden to check out the bugs

Bought it for the case, hehe. I gave away the triplet, and my friend says it does the job!

Arrived as described with 20 power. Nice little pouch. Fit and finish is good. Rather stiff to open, perhaps it will loosen up over time.

As a Pest Control Advisor, I use the loupes to inspect insects and plant diseases. This 20x by 21 mm has very good definition, but the loupe is bulky and too heavy for my job.

It takes some practice to use this (or any) jeweler’s loop. The loop and item being examined must be very close to your eye. Good lighting is a must. The 20x power is greater than many and helps. Also it was a good value.

Although this says x20 it's actually x10. This was a bit annoying to discover. However, I must say it's well constructed and reasonably priced. The leather case is also well put together. So far it has served me well in all I use it for. It's really a good by for the money. I'd definitely recommend it.

Leather case is a bit cheap so only getting a 4 out of 5

I like it! The loupe, that is. It's a new experience seeing things that close. Really close. It took me a little to get used to using the loupe; i didn't know i had to practically stick my eye into the loupe to see what i wanted to see. And getting the light right for lighting up the surface of what i was looking at was a challenge, too. This is because i didn't know what i was doing, and had to learn as i played with it. It didn't take long to get used to using it. It seems adequate for what i want to use it for - checking out jewelry. But would also make some strange looking bugs even stranger, up close, and maybe too personal. Good value for the money; i have no regrets!

A little tiny. If you have big hands, maybe you struggle, but I think almost all of them are like that. It really needs a light source in the room, because it is so close to your subject, the subject will invariably be in the shadow of the loupe itself. Easy to carry though, because it's small. Case is good. So, I throw it in my bag with no worries.

Very good! Thanks

Shipped quickly. Received on time and as promised. Excellent quality.

This is a great little loupe. I use it all the time and not only just for jewelry. Very compact and easy to carry.

I like it, it's how they describe it

Excellent product! Like the leather case very much!

Well made product, feels solid and stores nicely in leather case.

I ordered these for a class, and they were a great price. Now our kids can see spider mites and other insects up close!

Very good purchase. The little case is perfect the the loupe is just the right size for my botany needs.

my husband is a geologist..Im interested in Petrology ...He is also and Astronomer and has made his own lenses....He liked them so much that he has taken ownership....might have to order another one for me the price is a bargain for the quality.

I used this same brand of loupe for many years as a professional jeweler and it was like getting an old friend back.

Works great and I love that it comes with a case. We use these for seeing the intricate details in rocks and plants.

Magnification. Takes a little getting used to, but seems to be good quality. Leather case is great. Recommend!

Quality loupe, old world craftmanship. In use a bright light will be useful due to magnification power requires loupe to be held close to object being viewed.

Love to invest in jewelery and finally got one of these! So easy now to see the fine print and stamps on pieces! Thanks for making the process so easy and affordable. :-)

I love this loupe! I carry it with me at all times. I use it when I look at stones when I am shopping. My son loves using it also. I think it is important to teach them tell a good diamond from a bad one.

Owning this reasonably priced tool is like having a powerful microscope in your pocket. Ideal for mushroom foragers as well as jewelers & anyone else who's interested in the fascinating beauty & complexity of the things around us, even those we see every day & too often take for granted. For mushroom foragers this considerably facilitates identification of gourmet & hallucinogenic species that often have toxic look-alikes. It's a perfect gift for kids who are curious about the world around them & like to examine the details of plants, flowers, foods, fabrics, etc., etc.

This loupe is beautiful, it works great, and the quality is good. I love that it came in a little leather case and then in a little box. I'm impressed and would recommend this product and seller.

This is a very nice jewelers loupe. It comes with a nice carrying case and has a nice clear magnification of anything you are looking at. It is durable and has a nice feel to it. The price is right, definitely worth every cent. This perfect if your looking for something that is affordable and good quality.

I was looking for an inexpensive loupe that still had enough magnification to check for counterfeit cards. This definitely provided what I needed and came at a price I was comfortable with. The product seems well enough made and hasn’t caused any problems for me. You can see the printing dots and patterns on cards well enough to assess the authenticity (as long as you know what to look for). I am glad it comes with a leather carrying pouch. The case does a relatively good job of keeping it in place and the fastener holds tight. There are a couple of aspects that I wouldn’t mind being improved. The case feels a bit flimsy and not very rigid, which would be nice to better protect the loupe. I do wish that there was some kind of light since I often have trouble getting enough light while using it bent over a table. I’ve also thought about getting one with slightly higher magnification to switch back and forth between. Overall, it’s a basic item but provided what I needed at a really good price. If you want something more professional you may have to look for one that is higher end.

Love the loupe. Has a good weight to it, case is sturdy, easy to use, and fits nicely in my pocket. Would rebuy.