The collaboration between Visidek and Truvy began when Truvy sought a partner capable of designing and developing an app that would cater to the evolving needs of health-conscious individuals.

There are different levels of magnification like 5x loupes, 10x loupes and 20x loupes that come in various sizes from 10mm to 30mm and more. We recommend that any beginner who wants to pick out a loupe should choose a 10x loupe. Unlike a 20x loupe or one with even higher magnification, a 10x loupe is easier to focus on gemstones and minerals with a better depth of field, easier to avoid shaking while viewing specimens and is simple to use with good lighting.

The Truvy team requested the ability to manage app content from an authoring interface. The Visidek team was able to deliver an Admin app that allowed the Truvy team to update content in real-time.

Since then, the first “loupe” that inspired modern ones was a surgical loupe with two lenses created by a German doctor in 1876. Since then, loupes have been widely used in the medical field for both surgery and dentistry, and the gemology community has come to value the observational abilities of loupes as well.

Moreover, there are different magnifications for different loupes. 10x loupes magnify what you are seeing by a factor of ten and are the most popular and easy-to-use loupes, especially for beginners. A 10x loupe is also an affordable, portable and reliable tool for almost any basic gemstone observation.

The app also serves as a valuable tool for Truvy's associates, aiding them in building their businesses and introducing potential new customers to Truvy's products. The app offers a platform for users to purchase products and track their weight loss journeys.

The app also features Truvy’s supplement products where users can take a guided quiz and add items to their cart. The app also has built-in functionality to purchase and create the orders.

Loupes with lower magnification, such as 5x loupes, can make it difficult to see gemstone and mineral specimens as clearly. In some cases, higher magnification can be harder to keep in focus and even cause eye strain or headaches.

Gemstone inclusions can be described as imperfections or the presence of different material in gemstones that can interfere with light, and inclusions are also internal damage within gemstones caused by the presence of different material. Some examples of inclusions are solids, liquids or gasses trapped within. These inclusions can also occur within each other known as monophase, two-phase or three-phase inclusions depending on how many are present. Other inclusions can be color zoning, shaped inclusions like rutile needles or hollow growth tubes, healed fractures or internal treatment (dye or fillings) to help identify them as well.

The origins of loupes can be traced back to lenses in ancient Egypt as far back as 2500 B.C.E. followed by Mesopotamia, ancient Greece and Rome. These first lenses were certainly simple compared to today’s advancements. Lenses that could magnify up to 2.5x were discovered much later in ancient Rome and by the Middle Ages, lenses improved with the creation of spectacles or the wearable eyeglass by Friar Salvino D'Armate in 1284 C.E. Lenses continued to advance with the double lens telescope created by Hans Lippershey to view stars in 1608, and later on, the microscope was created for inspecting objects and insects.

Visidek's collaboration with Truvy on this project has not only delivered substantial value to their business but has also opened up new possibilities in the health and wellness industry.

Not finding what you need?  Many major retailers may sell jewelry loupes online and occasionally, jewelry stores, scientific supply stores or specialty stores may sell loupes. Lastly, gemology organizations like the Gemological Institute of America (GIA) or the Gemological Association of Great Britain (Gem-A) may offer loupes for sale or for free through their classes.

The development process was characterized by a highly collaborative approach. Visidek and Truvy worked hand-in-hand to shape the solution, starting with a rudimentary prototype. This prototype included nutrition lesson outlines, an introduction to healthy eating, and basic fitness routines. Through an iterative process, the app evolved from simple prototypes into a fully functional fitness and nutrition platform, enriched with educational content, recipes, and a wide array of workout programs.

This case study delves into the pivotal project where Visidek was entrusted with the task of creating a comprehensive fitness and nutrition app, redefining the way people approach health and well-being.

Not all loupes are created equal, so here’s a couple of the key differences to keep in mind when looking for the right look for your gemstone observations.

Truvy, a health and wellness company known for its extensive range of products and supplements aimed at promoting healthier living, approached Visidek with a compelling challenge. Truvy's existing app, while serving as a repository for fitness tracking data, fell short of providing a holistic solution for its users. The limitations of the app necessitated a more robust and user-friendly approach to nutrition tracking, workout routines, and overall health and fitness guidance. Truvy's mission to empower individuals to lead healthier lives through a multifaceted approach emphasized the importance of this challenge.

The app is connected to a nutrition database that allows users to search for food items and track meals. The data allows them to view their calories and macro nutrients. They can take a survey to setup a meal plan.

The feedback from Truvy regarding their collaboration with Visidek has been predominantly positive, highlighting the responsiveness and commitment of the Visidek team.

The fitness library in the app provides a wide range of workout programs and exercises, offering users a comprehensive selection of exercises to choose from. It serves as a valuable resource for individuals looking to improve their fitness levels and maintain a healthy lifestyle.

To build the SF5 app, the team utilized a variety of tools and technologies. For design, the team started using Sketch and eventually migrated to Figma. In terms of technologies, they leveraged React Native for the app's development, ensuring a seamless user experience across different platforms.

The result of this collaborative effort was nothing short of transformative. Visidek delivered a cutting-edge app that provided value to Truvy and its customers. Truvy's business received the benefits of increased customer engagement and enhanced product promotion. The app achieved over 50,000 downloads, with half of those being new referrals to Truvy, emphasizing its significant impact on customer acquisition.

When choosing how many lenses you want your loupe to have, there are many options: single, doublet and triplet lens loupes.

Lastly, loupes can appear in different forms such as monocular loupes, binocular loupes, attachable loupes, head-mounted loupes and loupes that can even be placed on stands to view through.

JTV offers affordable loupes in a variety of magnifications, styles and sizes. Finding the right, high-quality loupe for your gemstone observation needs has never been easier.

Examples include surgical or dental loupes used in the medical field for a closer look at the human body. Loupes are often used for inspecting smaller items in electronics, and scientific research in subjects like biology and geology, and magnification loupes can even be used by watch and clock makers to place small gears and machinery.

A loupe is an optical tool used to magnify and view objects more closely and clearly. Gemologists and gem enthusiasts use loupes to inspect external and internal features of gemstones, minerals and gem materials. In fact, some refer to loupes as a gemologist’s best friend! Gemologists or anyone with time and practice can use a loupe to look at the external features of a gem: luster, facets, fractures, scratches, cleavage, or even surface clues for gem material treatments. A loupe can also be used to search for inclusions inside gemstones.

Learn about the loupe, the go-to tool for gemologists and rock enthusiasts! When it comes to observing gemstones and minerals, the human eye is always a good start. However, using a gemologist loupe is the best next step for observation (especially for gemstone features), and observation should always occur first for gemstone identification.