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<p>[QUOTE=&quot;desertgem, post: 1311652, member: 15199&quot;]Almost all have a necklace/strap/chain loop or hole.&nbsp; The real consideration when buying a loupe is your eyes. If you have good eyes, and see well in subdued light, then I would recommend this loupe ( although ) they have higher and lower magnification. They are extremely well constructed.</p><p><br /></p><p><a href="http://www.amazon.com/BelOMO-Triplet-Loupe-Folding-Magnifier/dp/B0002OVC9W" target="_blank" class="externalLink ProxyLink" data-proxy-href="http://www.amazon.com/BelOMO-Triplet-Loupe-Folding-Magnifier/dp/B0002OVC9W" rel="nofollow">http://www.amazon.com/BelOMO-Triplet-Loupe-Folding-Magnifier/dp/B0002OVC9W</a> </p><p><br /></p><p>If you have eye problems, you might need to get an optometrist&#039;s opinion as to the ocular diameter best for you, and the focal length. I prefer a medium diameter of lens about 20-22 to limit side light and a long focal length ( farther away from the&nbsp; coin surface ( helps not to breath when looking at raw coins, as later mucus specks may develop. My main loupe is an old ( 20 years) linen checker (10X), cost about $60 then, but at coin club meeting, every one wants to borrow it. I use a single led flashlite for any extra light needed.</p><p><br /></p><p>If you have astigmatism, you may just have to move the loupe and coin around more than normal eyes, although the optometrist can sell you corrected jewelers loupe that fit on the edge of your eyeglasses. A Rock shop or Jeweler might have several different ones you cold use to test.</p><p><br /></p><p>Jim[/QUOTE]</p><p><br /></p>

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