Gemmologist

Code 3315.2

Gemmologists value precious stones by analysing their characteristics, cut, and provenience either for trading or for further polishing efforts. They assess stones and gems to give them a market value.

Essential skills

Knowledge

  • gemstones
  • gemology
  • gemstone grading systems

Skills and competences

  • calculate value of gems
  • write gemstone grading report
  • examine gems
  • identificar piedras preciosas
  • operate microscope
  • recognise fake goods
  • immerse gemstones in chemical liquid
  • use gemstone identification equipment

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Sources

This service uses the ESCO classification of the European Commission and the Mapha Taxonomy developed by OTIC SOFOFA (CC BY 4.0), in an adapted version. Group codes come from the ILO's ISCO-08. See sources and licences