Also called: Diamond Grader
Identifies, grades, and evaluates diamonds and gemstones.
Gemologists examine stones under microscopes for clarity, color, and cut, detect lab-grown or treated stones, and grade gems for labs or jewelers.
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Approximate: anchored on Bureau of Labor Statistics data for a broader job group.
Certificate, about 1 year after high school. Graduate Gemologist (GIA) diploma.
Ways in: Certification, On-the-job training, 4-year college. Training cost: $15k – $60k.
Majors to look at: Geology, Gemology (certificate).
Growing slowly. No separate BLS projection; estimate based on related occupations.
Medium risk in 5 years, high in 10. Automated machines already grade diamond color and clarity at big labs; colored stones and detecting new treatments keep some humans.
Classes: Chemistry, Earth Science, Physics (optics), Business.
Official data: O*NET occupation 19-4099.
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