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Credentials for Gem and Diamond Workers

25 credential programs ladder toward this occupation. Median wage on completion: —. See full occupation profile →

Associate's Degree

Associate of Applied Science Degree in Watch Technology Institute

North Seattle College
Certificate

Basic Watch Repair

Paris Junior College
Certificate

Certificate in Watch Technology Institute

North Seattle College
Diploma

Clock Repairing

Gem City College
Certificate

Encasement Technician (OSA)

Paris Junior College
Certificate

Fine Mechanical Watch Repair

Paris Junior College
Diploma

GIA Graduate Gemologist

Gemological Institute of America
Apply GIA International Diamond Grading System and 4CsGrade diamonds in D-to-Z color rangeKnowledge of colored stones and colored stone marketUse gemological equipment to identify gemstonesApply GIA Colored Stone Grading System to evaluate qualityIdentify gemstone characteristics, simulants, treatments, and laboratory-grown gemstones
Certificate

Gemology

Paris Junior College
Diploma

Graduate Diamonds Program

Gemological Institute of America
Apply GIA International Diamond Grading System and 4Cs to evaluate diamond valueGrade diamonds in D-to-Z color rangeDetect diamond treatments, simulants, and laboratory-grown diamondsRecognize when advanced diamond testing is required
Certificate

Horology Technology

Paris Junior College
Associate's Degree

Horology Technology

Paris Junior College
Certificate

Jewelry Computer Aided Design

Paris Junior College
Certificate

Jewelry Design

Grossmont College
Diploma

Jewelry Diamond Setting and Design

Gem City College
Certificate

Jewelry Fabrication and Repair Technician

Paris Junior College
Associate's Degree

Jewelry Technology

Paris Junior College
Certificate

Jewelry Technology

Paris Junior College
Certificate

Jewelry and Metal Arts

Monterey Peninsula College
Associate's Degree

Jewelry and Metal Arts

Monterey Peninsula College
Certificate

Jewelry/Metalworking

Pasadena City College
Associate's Degree

Jewelry/Metalworking

Pasadena City College
Course

Professional Gemologist

International Gem Society
Identify GemstonesUsing Instruments and Testing ProceduresClassify GemsBy Crystal System Mineral Habit and FormationApply Gemological TerminologyTo Gems Jewelry and Settings
Certificate

Stone Setting (OSA)

Paris Junior College
Associate's Degree

Three-Dimensional Arts: Jewelry and Metalsmithing

Palomar College
Diploma

Watchmaking and Repair

Gem City College
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