Scales

Introduction

Accurate jewellery scales are a must-have for jewellers, gem and jewellery enthusiasts and industry professionals. They are a digital tool that helps you measure your jewellery, gems and loose stones with precision.

There are many different types of jewellery scales, they're used for a wide range of applications and many have features that can be confusing. In this article we cover the different types of jewellery scales, their uses, features and offer advice on how to choose the right one for you.

Types of Scales

There are many different types of jewellery scales, here are some of the most common ones:

Pocket scales: Pocket scales are small and compact, they are great for travelling and weighing jewellery on the go. If you are a jeweller that sells at shows or events then a pocket scale is a great idea.
Digital scales: Digital scales are by far the most popular type of jewellery scale. They are accurate and easy to read. They cover 90% of what jewellery enthusiasts and jewellers need to weigh. They usually have a backlight for reading in low light and can be set to show different measurements (grams, ounces, dwts etc)
Gemstone scales: Gemstone scales are designed specifically for weighing loose gems and stones. They are usually more accurate and are needed in the gem and jewellery industry to accurately buy and sell loose stones.

Applications and Uses

Jewellery scales are used for a wide range of applications including:

Jewellery making: When you're making jewellery it's important to weigh your components accurately. Whether you are working with gold, silver or other metals you need to make sure you are using the right amount.
Gemstones: Gemstones are typically weighed in points or milligrams, a precision jewellery scale is needed to accurately determine the weight of loose gems and stones.
Retail: Jewellery retail is all about measuring and pricing jewellery accurately. A jewellery scale is needed to weigh and accurately price jewellery for customers.

Key Features

Here are some important features to consider when buying a jewellery scale:

Accuracy: Accuracy is the most important feature of a jewellery scale. You need to measure your jewellery, gems and metals accurately. Look for scales with high precision and a good reputation.
Multiple measurement units: A jewellery scale that can measure in different units such as carats, grams and ounces is very important. You will measure different types of jewellery and components so it needs to be able to measure in different units.
Quality: A good quality jewellery scale will last you years, buy from a reputable brand. Our On-Balance scales are high-quality and very accurate.
Range: The weight range you need your jewellery scale to measure depends on what you need to weigh. If you need to weigh small gemstones then you will need a scale that can measure in decimal weights such as 0.5mg. If you need to weigh larger pieces of jewellery then you may not need decimal weights 1gm-100gm is a common weight range.
Brand filter: At Pod Jewellery, we offer honest and helpful advice about all things jewellery. We're an Australian jewellery supplier and pride ourselves on providing excellent customer service and support. We're experts in our field and love helping you get the right tools for the job.
Warranty: All our On-Balance Scales come with a 10 year warranty.

Choosing the Right Scale

With so many jewellery scales to choose from it can be hard to know where to start. Here are some factors to consider when choosing a jewellery scale:

What you need to weigh: What will you be weighing? Gems, jewellery, gold? How accurately do you need to weigh it?
Price: Set a budget, but consider what you will get for your money. A more expensive scale is not always better, however a good quality scale will save you money in the long run. It's always better to invest in a quality scale.
Materials: What materials will you be measuring? Gold, silver, gems? You may need different scales for different materials.
Australia: If you live in Australia, then you'll want to make sure your scale meets Australian standards.
Expert advice: Please ask for advice by calling or emailing Bec at any time, I can offer you personal advice on what scale would be best for your needs and budget.