precious stone cutter

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.

EssentialOptional

Theoretical Knowledge

characteristics of diamonds jewellery processes gemstones gem cutting forms manufacturing of jewellery coining watches and jewellery products jewellery product categories wet tumbling imitation jewellery cultured pearls

Practical Skills

record jewel weight calculate value of gems grind gemstones use precision tools ensure conformance to jewel design specifications examine gems attend to detail regarding jewellery creation cut gem stones use jewellery equipment operate microscope develop jewellery designs estimate restoration costs polish gemstones evaluate restoration procedures estimate cost of jewellery and watches' maintenance think creatively about jewellery detect product defects use specialised equipment clean jewellery pieces smoothen rough jewel parts sand gemstones advise customers on jewellery and watches adjust jewellery record jewel processing time pass on trade techniques select restoration activities tend tumbling machine repair jewellery create jewellery apply restoration techniques estimate value of used jewellery and watches perform enamelling maintain jewels and watches select gems for jewellery