Description
Use polishing agents or fine grades of diamonds to remove small amounts of stone in order to get a shiny surface that will improve light refraction or reflection.
Alternative labels
shine gemstones
polish gemstone
abrade gemstones
polish a gemstone
sand gemstones
Skill type
skill/competence
Skill reusability level
sector-specific
Relationships with occupations
Essential skill
Polish gemstones is an essential skill of the following occupations:
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 such as files and emery paper buff sticks and/or hand held polishing machines. They also use mechanised polishing machines such as barrel polishers.Â
Optional skill
Polish 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.
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.
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
- Polish gemstones – ESCO
