Sand gemstones

Use abrasives to remove scratches and irregularities on gemstones. The abrasives used for this process are finer than the ones used for grinding gemstones. The sanding process is used to create flat surfaces on a stone, such as facets, is called lapping.

polish gemstones
abrade gemstones
sand a gemstone
lapping gemstones
sanding gemstones

skill/competence

sector-specific

Sand 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. 

Sand 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.

References

1. Sand gemstones – ESCO