Credentials for Jewelers and Precious Stone and Metal Workers
6 credential programs ladder toward this occupation. Median wage on completion: $49,140. See full occupation profile →
Diploma
Clock Repairing
Gem City 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
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
Diploma
Jewelry Diamond Setting and Design
Gem 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