Gemmologist Business & Administration Technicians
SaveWhat Does a Gemmologist Do?
Gemmologists value precious stones by analysing their characteristics, cut, and provenience either for trading or for further polishing efforts. They asses stones and gems to give them a market value.
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Gemology
The branch of mineralogy that studies natural and artificial gemstones.
These are common skills for this role, based on a European framework. Requirements vary between jobs, including in the UK. Real-world experience matters more than ticking every box - use this as a guide, not a checklist.
Skills You Need to Become a Gemmologist
Essential Skills
Essential Skills
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EssentialGemology knowledge
The branch of mineralogy that studies natural and artificial gemstones.
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EssentialGemstone Grading Systems knowledge
Systems used by different institutes to analyse and grade gemstones e.g. Gemological Institute of America, Hoge Raad voor Diamant and European Gemological Laboratory.
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EssentialGemstones knowledge
Types of minerals or petrified materials that are cut and polished for use in jewellery, classified according to type, characteristics, and value.
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EssentialCalculate Value Of Gems skill
Determine appraised value of gemstones such as diamonds and pearls; study price guides, market fluctuations and grades of rarity.
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EssentialExamine Gems skill
Closely examine gemstone surfaces using polariscopes or other optical instruments.
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EssentialIdentify Gemstones skill
Determine the identity of gemstones by doing a series of tests.
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EssentialImmerse Gemstones In Chemical Liquid skill
Use chemical solutions to identify the properties of gemstones.
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EssentialOperate Microscope skill
Operate a microscope, an instrument used to see objects that are too small for the naked eye to see.
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EssentialRecognise Fake Goods skill
Identify imitation and counterfeit products using methods and equipment such as microscopes and laboratory analysis in order to determine their properties.
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EssentialUse Gemstone Identification Equipment skill
Operate equipment to identify gemstones such as scales, refractometer, and spectroscope.
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EssentialWrite Gemstone Grading Report skill
Write a grading report to determine the quality of gemstones.
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Optional Skills (5 of 12 displayed)
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OptionalPrecious Metals knowledge
Types of rare metal that occur naturally and have a high economic value.
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OptionalChemistry knowledge
The composition, structure, and properties of substances and the processes and transformations that they undergo; the uses of different chemicals and their interactions, production techniques, risk factors, and disposal methods.
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OptionalAlloys Of Precious Metals knowledge
Types of material that consist of two or more metals or non-metals.
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OptionalAdvise Customers On Jewellery And Watches skill
Provide customers with detailed advice on watches and pieces of jewellery available in the store. Explain about different brands and models and their characteristics and features. Recommend and provide personal …
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OptionalDevelop Jewellery Designs skill
Develop new jewellery designs and products, and modify existing designs.
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OptionalAppraise Gemstones skill
Assess and analyse cut and polished gemstones, determine if they are natural or synthetic and verify their worth. Look at the gem's colour, clarity, and cutting properties in order to …
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OptionalConduct Jewellery Market Research skill
Conduct market research in order to identify which types of jewellery items are popular at a specific time: earrings, rings, neckwear, wrist wear, etc.
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OptionalCut Gem Stones skill
Cut and shape gemstones and jewellery pieces.
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OptionalDetermine Origin Of Gemstones skill
Apply various determination methods such as spectroanalysis, optical analysis by microscope, and chemical or surface analysis to collect information that will help distinguishing gemstones from different localities.
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OptionalModel Mineral Deposits skill
Geologically model mineral deposits in order to determine their location, their aspect and their economic potential.
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OptionalPolish Gemstones skill
Use polishing agents or fine grades of diamonds to remove small amounts of stone in order to get a shiny surface that will improve light refraction or reflection.
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OptionalTrade In Jewellery skill
Buy and sell jewellery, or serve as an intermediate between potential buyers and sellers.
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