331505 - Gemologist

Appraises and sorts gems according to their quality and value. Researches natural gemstones and diamonds, evaluates, identifies natural and artificial stones, their processing and buying and selling. Knowledgeable about stone origins, sources, markets, sales strategies and risk management.

Main activities

• identifies stones according to their properties, color, transparency, carat weight;
• evaluates and sorts stones according to their uniqueness, quality, rarity;
• investigates and analyzes how the stones were extracted and processed;
• identifies natural and artificial stones, advises clients on the purchase and sale of stones;
• manages the risks associated with stone valuation and trading.

Characteristic competences

• identify and evaluate stones;
• understand the origin of stones, research and analysis methodology;
• analyze how the stones were extracted and processed;
• cooperate with clients;
• manage risks.