I dropped a small diamond, how do I pick it up?

"Darn, I dropped a .01 point diamond into my bench. I see it, but how do I get it out?

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 I've heard this question many times, and the answers cease to amaze me. First of all, don't use a pair of tweezers, as this won't grab such small gemstones as shown below. SQUEEZING THE STONE IS NOT TO BE DONE.

 The only recourse is to buy a 'wax pick up FOB'. The basic price is under $10.00 CDN, but well worth the purchase. You can pinch the tip with your fingers to make it into a finer point for smaller stones.

  In my earlier (1965) days, I used to melt 'finely mixed pieces of charcoal powder with hot candle wax' and mix this combination in my hand. This was an awful and dirty experience, but it got made.

 The whole purpose was not to leave any residue on the stones. These days, we can buy this new wax fob that will last for many months or even years.

 These three stones each measure .02 mm. I have smaller stones to show you...ready?

 The three larger stones measure 2mm; the group of really small stones are only .0122 mm in diameter.

 Here are the mini-sized stones that only a wax fob can 'safely' grip.

 Don't contemplate using any callipers to grab these little stones.

 If your fingers tremble, please use a wax fob instead (PLEASE.)

  REMEMBER THAT THIS $10.00 PURCHASE IN BUYING THE 'WAX FOB' IS THE GREATEST INVESTMENT THAT YOU CAN MAKE FOR YOUR 'ACTIVE BENCH'.

Gerry Lewy: gerrylewy18@gmail.com