Also called: Gem Cutter, Faceter, Stone Cutter (Gems)
Cuts and polishes raw gemstones into sparkling jewels with precise facets.
A gem cutter studies a rough sapphire under a loupe, plans the angles that will give the most sparkle, and grinds dozens of tiny facets on a spinning lap. One stone can take a full day of careful work.
Approximate; similar to jewelers.
Approximate: anchored on Bureau of Labor Statistics data for a broader job group.
Certificate, about 1 year after high school. Gemology courses or apprenticeship.
Ways in: Apprenticeship, Certification. Training cost: Under $15k.
Majors to look at: Gemology.
Growing slowly. Small niche.
Low risk for 10 years. Machines cut cheap stones, but valuable gems are still cut by skilled hands.
Classes: Earth science or geology, Geometry, Art 3-D Design.
Official data: O*NET occupation 51-9071.
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