Gem and Diamond Workers
Fabricate, finish, or evaluate the quality of gems and diamonds used in jewelry or industrial tools.
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Salary Information
Gem and Diamond Workers: $49,140 (median) per year.
Starting salary (10th percentile).
Required expreience: Varies by Company
Data source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics
Daily Tasks & Responsibilities
| Task Description | Category |
|---|---|
| Examine physical characteristics of gemstones or precious metals. | General |
| Determine the value of goods or services. | General |
| Record operational or production data. | General |
| Advise others on ways to improve processes or products. | General |
| Maneuver workpieces in equipment during production. | General |
| Operate grinding equipment. | General |
| Sort materials or products for processing, storing, shipping, or grading. | General |
| Mount materials or workpieces onto production equipment. | General |
| Measure dimensions of completed products or workpieces to verify conformance to specifications. | General |
| Select production equipment according to product specifications. | General |
| Apply solutions to production equipment. | General |
| Disassemble equipment for maintenance or repair. | General |
| Evaluate quality of materials or products. | Analysis |
| Mix substances to create chemical solutions. | Development |
Technology Requirements
| Technology | Description |
|---|---|
| Business accounting software | Accounting software |
| GemCad | Computer aided design CAD software |
| Inventory tracking software | Inventory management software |
| Jewelry design software | Computer aided design CAD software |
| Spectrophotometer analysis software | Analytical or scientific software |
| Web browser software | Internet browser software |
| Gem identification databases | Data base user interface and query software |
Relevant Certifications
Industry certifications that may be valuable for this career role:
| Certification | Issuing Organization | Practice Test |
|---|---|---|
| Certified Gemologist | American Gem Society | Not Available |
| Certified Gemologist Appraiser | American Gem Society | Not Available |
| Certified Sales Associate | American Gem Society | Not Available |