From 12 Hours to 15 Minutes: How GemLightbox Revolutionized Photography for a Veteran Jeweler

The Challenge

For Alan of Scarab London, decades in the jewelry industry have brought deep expertise—but also the ongoing challenge of adapting to new technology.

Photography, in particular, was a major bottleneck. Capturing high-quality, in-focus images of jewelry with a DSLR camera required hours of manual work, especially when stacking multiple shots to achieve depth of field.

“I could spend 10 or 12 hours doing an image and gradually feeding all those little bits and pieces in focus,” Alan explained. “It took forever.”

Even though he had seen similar systems years ago, the cost was prohibitive. The lack of efficient, affordable photography tools left him spending more time behind a camera than serving clients or crafting gemstones.

GemLightbox's Role

That changed when Alan discovered GemLightbox Pro at the London Jewelry Show.

“We came to the show today to find out what you can do for me instead of me spending 10 or 12 hours doing an image,” he said. “Your machine does it in five seconds—which for me is amazing.”

GemLightbox Pro’s AI-powered focus stacking and consistent lighting allow Alan to capture professional-grade photos in seconds instead of hours. “I can do four images in a day,” he noted. “Those four images using your system—basically 15 minutes.”

The time saved has freed him to focus on what truly matters—his craft and his clients.

The Results

With GemLightbox Pro, Scarab London achieved:

• Massive Time Savings: From 12 hours per photo to just minutes.
  
  
• Professional Efficiency: Automated focus and lighting eliminate manual editing.
  
  
• Better Client Experience: High-quality visuals that build trust before personal appointments.
  
  
• Creative Freedom: More time for gemstone cutting and design.
  
  

For Alan, the transformation goes beyond photography—it’s about reclaiming time and refocusing on craftsmanship and client relationships.

“What starts out is having the right kind of images for clients to see first,” he said. “Your system gives me exactly that.”

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