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§ OCCUPATION · GLOBAL STANDARDS

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.

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Description

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.

Theoretical Knowledge
ESSENTIALTheoretical knowledge required
gemstonesmanufacturing of jewelleryjewellery processesgem cutting formscharacteristics of diamonds
OPTIONALAdjacent knowledge that strengthens fit
imitation jewelleryjewellery product categoriescoiningwatches and jewellery productscultured pearlswet tumbling
Practical Skills
ESSENTIALApplied skills & competences
examine gemsattend to detail regarding jewellery creationrecord jewel weightgrind gemstonescut gem stonesuse precision toolsensure conformance to jewel design specificationscalculate value of gemsuse jewellery equipment
OPTIONALOptional competences
repair jewelleryestimate cost of jewellery and watches' maintenancedetect product defectsevaluate restoration procedurespass on trade techniquesclean jewellery piecespolish gemstonesperform enamellingsmoothen rough jewel partsrecord jewel processing timedevelop jewellery designsapply restoration techniquescreate jewelleryselect gems for jewelleryuse specialised equipmentselect restoration activitiesestimate value of used jewellery and watchesadjust jewelleryoperate microscopemaintain jewels and watchessand gemstonestend tumbling machineestimate restoration costsadvise customers on jewellery and watchesthink creatively about jewellery

GLOBAL RESOURCE

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SKILLS OVERVIEW

45 total
14 essential · 31 optional

Data Source: Unified Global Standards (ISCED, ISCO, O*NET, ESCO)

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