Also called: Gem Grader, Diamond Grader
Identifies and grades diamonds and gemstones, judging their quality and value.
You look through a microscope at a diamond, judging color, clarity, and cut, and write the certificate that sets its value. Gemologists also detect lab-grown stones and fakes.
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 the Gemological Institute of America, about 6 months full-time.
Ways in: Certification, On-the-job training. Training cost: Under $15k.
Majors to look at: Gemology (GIA), Geology.
Growing about average. BLS does not project this specialty separately; rating estimated from related occupations.
Medium risk in 5 years, high in 10. Automated machines now grade diamonds and flag lab-grown stones; fewer gemologist jobs, mostly in retail and colored gems.
Classes: Earth science, Chemistry, Art.
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