Wednesday, June 29, 2011

[aubreyagarcia] How to identify and grade diamonds and gem stones

 

How to identify and grade diamonds and gem stones 

 

*    Percentage of jewelers who are self-employed: 50% 

*    Typical length of training program: 6 months - 1 year 

*    Number of jewelers and precious stone and metal workers, 2006: 52,000 

 

You might design jewelry, shape and solder metal, set stones, polish, engrave, and make repairs--such as resetting stones, replacing broken clasps and mountings, and enlarging or reducing ring sizes. In a jewelry design program, you'll learn gemology, how to identify and grade diamonds and gem stones, the properties of different precious metals as well as skills such as designing, casting, setting and polishing stones, shop theory, and blueprint reading. The skills you'll gain are highly valued by employers in the industry. 

 

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