Gemologist is an expert in precious stones, minerals. A specialist in the field of gemology investigates the origin of stones, studies the peculiarities of their processing. His responsibilities include evaluating and certifying minerals. A true professional in his field is able to easily determine the type of gem and its origin. He will easily understand whether the real mineral is in front of him or a fake.
A gemologist is a fairly young profession. The first educational institution training specialists in the field of gemology was opened in 1908. It happened in the UK. This is the Gemological Committee. Subsequently, the institution was renamed the Gemological Association.
At the present stage, almost every country has a gemological laboratory. In those countries where diamonds are regularly traded, there are not only state but also private gemological organizations.
Responsibilities and knowledge
The profession of a gemologist is in demand. A professional is able to determine the type of stone, the place where it was found. The specialist is engaged in the study of the chemical composition and properties of the mineral, evaluates the quality of the jewelry.
Gemologists have many different responsibilities. Let's name the main ones.
- The specialist is engaged in sorting stones according to parameters such as size, shape and quality.
- A professional is obliged to select sets of gemstones and select those minerals that will be used in jewelry repair.
- The duties of a gemologist include the preparation of transfer invoices.
- The specialist must determine the cost of the product, evaluate the gems in the finished products.
- The gemologist must control the remains of precious products, the timing of orders. His responsibilities also include contact with suppliers.
- The specialist is obliged to analyze the data on the cost of minerals, as well as make proposals for their purchases.
To become a professional in your field, you need regular practice. Theory alone is not enough. New technologies and methods of researching stones are constantly emerging. Therefore, the specialist must be ready for continuous training and skills improvement.
A professional must have good color perception, sharp eyesight. He must be diligent and responsible. You cannot do without such quality as stress resistance.
To move up the career ladder, you need to know the physical and chemical parameters of minerals. The work will also require knowledge about the state of the jewelry market. Otherwise, the gemologist will not be able to determine the value of the jewelry.
Tuition, salary and prospects
How to become a gemologist? To build a career, you need to get an appropriate education by entering the Faculty of Geology or Mineralogy. As a specialization, it is required to make a choice in favor of gemology.
In Russia, the profession of a gemologist is not highly paid. This is due to the lack of information content of people. The profession is young, and many have not even heard of it. In the regions, a gemologist earns an average of 15 to 35 thousand rubles. In Moscow - from 40 to 80 thousand rubles.
The profession is very promising. Therefore, over the years, the payment will increase. There is nothing strange in this, because the gemologist is a key figure in the jewelry industry. And as long as precious stones exist, a professional gemologist will be in demand.
