Also called: Diamond Grader, Gem Appraiser
Identifies, grades and appraises diamonds and gemstones.
You examine a diamond under a microscope, map every tiny flaw and measure its color against master stones. Then you check whether a 'ruby' is natural, lab-grown or glass. Some gemologists work at grading labs, others at jewelry stores, auction houses or mines.
Estimated; appraisers and auction specialists earn more.
Approximate: anchored on Bureau of Labor Statistics data for a broader job group.
Certificate, about 1 year after high school. Graduate Gemologist (GG) diploma from GIA, usually 6 months full-time or longer online.
Ways in: Certification, On-the-job training. Training cost: $15k – $60k.
Majors to look at: Gemology (GIA), Geology.
Growing about average. No BLS projection.
Medium risk for 10 years. Machines and AI now grade diamonds and detect lab-grown stones; appraisals and customer trust stay human.
Classes: Earth science, Chemistry, Business class.
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