Description
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 grade their value.
Alternative labels
appraise jewels
appraise gems
Skill type
skill/competence
Skill reusability level
cross-sector
Relationships with occupations
Essential skill
Appraise gemstones is an essential skill of the following occupations:
Optional skill
Appraise gemstones is optional for these occupations. This means knowing this skill may be an asset for career advancement if you are in one of these occupations.
Jeweller: Jewellers fabricate and repair various jewelry articles. They create models from wax or metal, ready for the lost wax casting process. They may undertake the casting process (place wax model in casting ring, create moulds, pour molten metal into mould, or operate centrifugal casting machine to cast article.) Jewellers also cut, saw, file, and solder pieces of jewelry together, using a soldering torch, carving tools and handtools and polish the article.
Gemmologist: 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.
References
- Appraise gemstones – ESCO
