MEIJI EMZ-10 Microscope for Diamond Setting and Engraving

The MEIJI EMZ-10 is our trusted choice for high-precision work like diamond setting, hand engraving, and fine toolmaking.
It offers outstanding clarity, brightness, and 3D depth perception, combined with an ideal 110 mm working distance— perfect for steady hand positioning and comfortable posture throughout long working sessions.

Unlike more expensive Leica or Zeiss models designed for labs and medical fields, the EMZ-10 is compact, ergonomic, and simple to maintain. It avoids unnecessary electronics and heavy construction that often lead to poor working angles, especially for shorter users.
Sharp, practical, and built for serious craftsmanship — without the complexity or cost of over-engineered systems.

Included:

Microscope Head MEIJI EMZ-10 with eyepieces and protective glass (Made is Japan)
LED ring light

*** Why we prefer the MEIJI EMZ-10 over the EMZ-5, and why we avoid using auxiliary lenses

For professional diamond setting and engraving, we prefer the MEIJI EMZ-10 because it delivers superior clarity, sharper focus, and better depth of field compared to the EMZ-5. Fine details and small cuts are much easier to control when the optical performance is at the highest level.
The EMZ-10 also provides an ideal working distance of around 110 mm without modifications, offering enough space for hands and tools while maintaining the highest image quality. In comparison, the EMZ-5 offers a working distance around 100 mm, but with slightly lower optical performance — better suited for general inspection rather than high-precision craftsmanship.

While auxiliary lenses like the 0.75x are sometimes used by others to increase the working distance to about 120–130 mm and widen the field of view, we personally do not recommend them for fine diamond setting and engraving. Adding a lens always comes with a trade-off: although you gain some extra space, you lose sharpness, brightness, depth of field, and true 3D perception, all of which are critical when setting micro-pavé, engraving portraits, or making invisible cuts.

We believe that the pure optical quality of the EMZ-10, without any add-on lenses, gives the most accurate control and best results for the highest level of craftsmanship.
That’s why, although we offer auxiliary lenses for those who prefer a wider view or extra space, in our own workshops we work directly with the EMZ-10 — pure and uncompromised.

*** Why we prefer the MEIJI EMZ-10 — even over more expensive Leica or Zeiss microscopes

For diamond setting and engraving, the key requirements for a microscope are optical clarity, comfortable working distance, proper ergonomics, and reliability. The MEIJI EMZ-10 delivers all of this without unnecessary complexity with best quality/price balance!

While Leica and Zeiss offer excellent microscopes, they are often designed for laboratory or medical use, not for precision handwork. Their systems are typically larger, longer, and heavier, which can create poor working ergonomics, especially for shorter users. The body proportions often force the setter or engraver into uncomfortable postures, increasing fatigue during long working days.
Additionally, these microscopes often come with features that are unnecessary for craftsmanship, such as motorized zooms, complex electronics, and modular options that drive the price up without delivering real advantages for hands-on work.