GemSparkle attaches to your smartphone and works with the GemIQ mobile app to capture detailed close-up photos and videos of jewelry.

It offers three lighting modes:

  • Sparkle – Creates moving sparkle effects to emphasize the brilliance of faceted gemstones.

  • Constant – Provides constant, even illumination for accurate color and detail.

  • Glow – Creates a dynamic lighting effect that enhances sparkle and movement.

While the Flash Sparkle Lights and Wave modes work exceptionally well for diamonds and other faceted gemstones, pearls are best photographed using soft, consistent lighting.

Recommended Setup for Pearls

For the most natural-looking results:

  • Attach GemSparkle to your smartphone.

  • Open the GemIQ mobile app.

  • Place the pearl jewelry on the Black Eclipse Cloth.

  • Select Constant Mode

  • Adjust the light intensity until the pearls are evenly illuminated without creating harsh reflections.

  • Capture your photos or videos.

This setup preserves the pearl's natural luster while taking advantage of GemSparkle's close-up imaging capabilities.

Why Use Constant Mode?

Pearls are admired for their smooth surface and soft glow, rather than intense sparkle.

Steady Lights provide even illumination that: