Grind gemstones

Description

Shape gemstones using equipment such as diamond or silicon carbide wheels to obtain a rough though more regular form called the preform.

Occupations requiring this skill

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Skill demand overview
  • Essential in 2 occupations
  • Optional in 0 occupations
  • Total: 2 occupations
  • Most common in: ISCO major group 7 (Craft and related trades workers)

Essential for

  • 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. Th…
  • Jewellery polisher
    Jewellery polishers ensure that finished jewellery pieces are cleaned by customer demand or prepared for sale. They may also perform minor repairs. They use either hand tools …

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Last updated on February 19, 2026

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