Gem and Diamond Workers
Fabricate, finish, or evaluate the quality of gems and diamonds used in jewelry or industrial tools.
Education & Training
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Training Provided After Hiring
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How AI Impacts Each Task
22 tasks analyzed
Examine gems during processing to ensure accuracy of angles and positions of cuts or bores, using magnifying glasses, loupes, or shadowgraphs.
Assign polish, symmetry, and clarity grades to stones, according to established grading systems.
Examine diamonds or gems to ascertain the shape, cut, and width of cut stones, or to select the cuts that will result in the biggest, best quality stones.
Immerse stones in prescribed chemical solutions to determine specific gravities and key properties of gemstones or substitutes.
Estimate wholesale and retail value of gems, following pricing guides, market fluctuations, and other relevant economic factors.
| Task | AI Capability | Risk | Time % |
|---|---|---|---|
| Examine gems during processing to ensure accuracy of angles and positions of cuts or bores, using magnifying glasses, loupes, or shadowgraphs. | - | - | - |
| Assign polish, symmetry, and clarity grades to stones, according to established grading systems. | - | - | - |
| Examine diamonds or gems to ascertain the shape, cut, and width of cut stones, or to select the cuts that will result in the biggest, best quality stones. | - | - | - |
| Immerse stones in prescribed chemical solutions to determine specific gravities and key properties of gemstones or substitutes. | - | - | - |
| Estimate wholesale and retail value of gems, following pricing guides, market fluctuations, and other relevant economic factors. | - | - | - |
Essential Soft Skills
Traits that are hard for AI to replicate
Wage & Employment (2024)
Median Wage
$49,140
per year
Mean Wage
$55,030
per year
Employment
23K
workers
Wage Range
$33,890 - $81,610
10th - 90th pct
Wage Distribution
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