Description
Key characteristics of diamonds that affect their value: carat weight, cut, colour and clarity.
Alternative labels
characteristics of a diamond
diamond characteristics
components of diamonds
aspects of diamonds
qualities of diamonds
the characteristics of a diamond
attributes of diamonds
Skill type
knowledge
Skill reusability level
cross-sector
Relationships with occupations
Essential knowledge
Characteristics of diamonds is an essential knowledge of the following occupations:
Jewellery and watches shop manager: Jewellery and watches shop managers assume responsibility for activities and staff in specialised shops.
Precious stone setter: Precious stone setters use tools to insert diamonds and other gemstones into jewellery settings according to specifications. The setting of the gemstone depends on its size and its shape.
Precious stone cutter: Precious stone cutters use cutting machines and tools to cut or carve diamonds and other gemstones according to diagrams and patterns while considering different specifications. They are experts at fabricating jewellery such as rings, brooches, chains and bracelets from gemstones.
Jewellery and watches specialised seller: Jewellery and watches specialised sellers sell, maintain and clean jewels and watches in specialised shops.
Optional knowledge
Characteristics of diamonds is optional for these occupations. This means knowing this knowledge may be an asset for career advancement if you are in one of these occupations.
Specialised seller: Specialised sellers sell goods in specialised shops.
References
- Characteristics of diamonds – ESCO
