Gem and Diamond Workers

Fabricate, finish, or evaluate the quality of gems and diamonds used in jewelry or industrial tools.

45 alternate job titles:

Brilliandeer Brilliandeer Lopper Clarity Expert Diamond Assorter Diamond Cleaner Diamond Cleaver Diamond Cutter Diamond Die Driller Diamond Die Polisher Diamond Driller Diamond Grader Diamond Heister Diamond Mounter Diamond Picker Diamond Polisher Diamond Sawer Diamond Selector Diamond Setter Diamond Sizer and Grader Facetor Gem Cutter Gem Expert Gem Stone Cutter Gemologist Girdler Grader Jewel Bearing Maker Jewel Blocker and Sawyer Jewel Sawyer Jewel Setter Jewelry Cutter Jewelry Gemstone Cutter Jewelry Setter Lapidarist Lapidary Lopper Oliving Machine Operator Pearl Cutter Pearl Peller Pearl Restorer Phonograph Needle Tip Maker Sapphire Stylus Grinder Setter Spotter Tightener
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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
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    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
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      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
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