{"product_id":"diamond-scribe-pen-retractable-5-3-4in","title":"Diamond Scribe Pen","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe Diamond Scribe Pen is a dual-purpose tool designed for jewelers, gemologists, and metalworkers who need a reliable scriber and a quick preliminary stone-screening tool in one compact instrument. Styled and sized like a writing pen at \u003cstrong\u003e5-3\/4\" long\u003c\/strong\u003e, it features a \u003cstrong\u003eretractable diamond tip\u003c\/strong\u003e that extends and retracts with a simple twist of the barrel — keeping the tip safely protected during storage and transport.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eFeatures\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRetractable Diamond Tip:\u003c\/strong\u003e Twist-action barrel extends or retracts the tip for safe, convenient storage.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMetal Marking:\u003c\/strong\u003e Functions as a traditional scriber for marking metals with precision.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePreliminary Stone Screening:\u003c\/strong\u003e Provides a quick scratch test to help identify stones that are \u003cem\u003enot\u003c\/em\u003e diamonds — if a stone scratches under the tip, it is not a diamond.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePen-Style Form Factor:\u003c\/strong\u003e Familiar, comfortable grip that handles like a writing instrument.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eLength\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e5-3\/4\"\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eTip Type\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eDiamond\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eTip Mechanism\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eTwist-action retractable\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eVariant Count\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e1\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eHow to Use\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003col\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eExtend the tip\u003c\/strong\u003e by rotating the pen body until the diamond tip is fully exposed.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFor metal marking, lightly scribe your line as you would with any standard scriber.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFor a preliminary stone check, gently draw a short line on an inconspicuous area of the stone's surface.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ol\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eInterpreting Results\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIf the stone shows a visible scratch: \u003cstrong\u003eit is not a diamond\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIf the stone does not scratch: further testing is required to confirm the stone's identity.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eNotes\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDestructive test:\u003c\/strong\u003e This method may scratch the stone. Only perform this test if surface damage to the stone is acceptable.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThis tool does \u003cstrong\u003enot\u003c\/strong\u003e differentiate between \u003cstrong\u003enatural and lab-grown diamonds\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThis tool does \u003cstrong\u003enot\u003c\/strong\u003e differentiate between \u003cstrong\u003ediamonds and moissanite\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIts sole screening function is to indicate that a stone which scratches under the tip is \u003cstrong\u003enot\u003c\/strong\u003e a diamond — a non-scratch result does not confirm diamond identity.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Otto Frei","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43584067010774,"sku":"156.747","price":28.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0609\/9832\/0342\/files\/diamond-scribe-pen-otto-frei-1.jpg?v=1719956419","url":"https:\/\/www.ottofrei.com\/products\/diamond-scribe-pen-retractable-5-3-4in","provider":"Otto Frei","version":"1.0","type":"link"}