Abstract: The present invention relates to a palette attachable to a finger. The palette facilitates transfer of a product from a container to a work surface by serving as an intermediary surface. By attaching to a finger, the palette provides the user with freedom to use both hands while applying the product.

Abstract: A pincer (e.g., a tweezer) has tips which are at least substantially transparent, such that a user can at least partially view an object being grasped through the tips, and/or such that the tips collect and channel incident light onto the grasped item. The tips preferably have an exterior which is convex in one or more dimensions, and are configured and/or coated such that light falling on the tip exteriors is focused onto a spot or band on the item. Since the tips can enhance illumination of an item being grasped, they can particularly enhance the viewing of translucent materials such as gemstones or selected biological materials.

Abstract: The disclosed invention is a pincer tool comprising two opposably attached arms, one arm ending in an least substantially transparent sight-piece and the other arm ending in a positioning surface comprising at least one indentation well, whereby an item to be viewed such as jewelry or other small items are held in position by the sight-piece, thereby allowing the item to be viewed from directly above the sight-piece.