Gemmologist
Also known as: jewellery gemologist, stone buyer, gemstone buyer, gem stone assessor, gemstone valuer, mining gemologist
About this occupation
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.
Essential skills and knowledge
- identify gemstones
- write gemstone grading report
- immerse gemstones in chemical liquid
- gemstone grading systems
- use gemstone identification equipment
- calculate value of gems
- gemology
- operate microscope
- recognise fake goods
- gemstones
- examine gems
Typical tasks and preparation
From the related US occupation profile Appraisers of Personal and Business Property (O*NET 13-2022.00). Linked by an official crosswalk: related, not identical; details vary by country.
- Write descriptions of the property being appraised.
- Determine the appropriate type of valuation to make, such as fair market, replacement, or liquidation, based on the needs of the property owner.
- Document physical characteristics of property such as measurements, quality, and design.
- Calculate the value of property based on comparisons to recent sales, estimated cost to reproduce, and anticipated property income streams.
- Locate and record data on sales of comparable property using specialized software, internet searches, or personal records.
- Write and submit appraisal reports for property, such as jewelry, art, antiques, collectibles, and equipment.
- Typical education (US)
- Bachelor's Degree
- Preparation
- Job Zone 4 of 5
- Interests
- Conventional, Enterprising, Realistic
Top skills: Reading Comprehension, Critical Thinking, Writing, Active Listening, Speaking, Active Learning
Subjects this work relies on
How important each subject's knowledge is in the job itself, rated by people doing it (1 to 5).
- English or Literature in EnglishO*NET: English LanguageVery important (4.1)
- Mathematics or StatisticsO*NET: MathematicsImportant (3.4)
- Business Studies or EntrepreneurshipO*NET: Administration and ManagementImportant (3.1)
- Computer StudiesO*NET: Computers and ElectronicsImportant (3.1)
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Preparation needed
Job Zone Four: Considerable Preparation Needed
- Most common education (US)
- Bachelor's Degree
- Education
- Most of these occupations require a four-year bachelor's degree, but some do not.
- Experience
- A considerable amount of work-related skill, knowledge, or experience is needed for these occupations. For example, an accountant must complete four years of college and work for several years in accounting to be considered qualified.
- Training
- Employees in these occupations usually need several years of work-related experience, on-the-job training, and/or vocational training.
O*NET data describe work in the United States; requirements differ by country. This page includes information from the O*NET 31.0 Database by the U.S. Department of Labor, Employment and Training Administration (USDOL/ETA). Used under the CC BY 4.0 license. O*NET is a trademark of USDOL/ETA. CareerProof Global has modified all or some of this information; USDOL/ETA has not approved, endorsed, or tested these modifications.
Related occupations
Occupations O*NET links to this one by similar work, skills and knowledge.
- Appraisers and Assessors of Real Estate
- Real Estate Brokers
- Real Estate Sales Agents
- Insurance Appraisers, Auto Damage
- Wholesale and Retail Buyers, Except Farm Products
- Property, Real Estate, and Community Association Managers
- Loan Officers
- Tax Examiners and Collectors, and Revenue Agents
- Cost Estimators
- Government Property Inspectors and Investigators
O*NET data describe work in the United States; requirements differ by country. This page includes information from the O*NET 31.0 Database by the U.S. Department of Labor, Employment and Training Administration (USDOL/ETA). Used under the CC BY 4.0 license. O*NET is a trademark of USDOL/ETA. CareerProof Global has modified all or some of this information; USDOL/ETA has not approved, endorsed, or tested these modifications.