precious stone setter

jewellery processes

Materials and processes involved in creating jewellery items like earrings, necklaces, rings, brackets, etc.

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manufacturing of jewellery

The manufacturing of different type of jewellery such as rings or necklaces out of various metal types such as silver, gold, diamond and other precious stones.

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characteristics of diamonds

Key characteristics of diamonds that affect their value: carat weight, cut, colour and clarity.

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characteristics of precious metals

Variations of precious metals according to density, corrossion resistance, electrical conductivity, light reflectivity and quality.

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gemstones

Types of minerals or petrified materials that are cut and polished for use in jewellery, classified according to type, characteristics, and value.

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attend to detail regarding jewellery creation

Perform great attention to all steps in the design, creation and finishing of jewellery.

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ensure conformance to jewel design specifications

Examine finished jewellery products to ensure that they meet quality standards and design specifications. Use magnifying glasses, polariscopes or other optical instruments.

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examine gems

Closely examine gemstone surfaces using polariscopes or other optical instruments.

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mount stones in jewels

Mount gemstones in pieces of jewellery closely following design specifications. Place, set and mount gemstones and metal parts.

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record jewel weight

Record the weight of finished jewellery pieces.

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use jewellery equipment

Handle, modify, or repair jewellery-making equipment such as jigs, fixtures, and hand tools such as scrapers, cutters, gougers, and shapers.

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assemble jewellery parts

Assemble and thread different jewellery parts together such as pearls, locks, wire, and chains by soldering, clamping, welding or lacing the materials.

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use precision tools

Use electronic, mechanical, electric, or optical precision tools, such as drilling machines, grinders, gear cutters and milling machines to boost accuracy while machining products.

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watches and jewellery products

The offered watches and jewellery products, their functionalities, properties and legal and regulatory requirements.

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cultured pearls

The process of creating pearls by inserting a piece of tissue in the centre of the oyster to help create pearls under controlled conditions, instead of the accidentally occurring natural pearls.

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adjust jewellery

Reshape, re-size and polish jewellery mountings. Customise jewellery according to customers' wishes.

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clean jewellery pieces

Clean and polish metal items and pieces of jewellery; handle mechanical jewellery-making tools such as polishing wheels.

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create jewellery

Create pieces of jewellery using precious materials such as silver and gold.

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detect product defects

Report in case the product arrives with a defect from previous processes. Understand the type of defect and send it to the right person.

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develop jewellery designs

Develop new jewellery designs and products, and modify existing designs.

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heat jewellery metals

Heat, melt and shape metals for jewellery making.

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record jewel processing time

Record the amount of time it took to process an item of jewellery.

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repair jewellery

Make jewellery repairs, such as enlarging or reducing ring sizes, soldering pieces of jewellery back together, and replacing broken or worn-out clasps and mountings.

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select gems for jewellery

Select and purchase gems to use in jewellery pieces and designs.

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select metals for jewellery

Select and purchase precious metals and alloys to use in jewellery pieces

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think creatively about jewellery

Generate innovative and creative ideas to design and decorate jewellery.

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use specialised equipment

Use specialised equipment such as electron microscope, telemetry, digital imaging analysis, global positioning systems, and computer modelling in studies and analyses of production methodology.

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cut metal products

Operate cutting and measuring instruments in order to cut/shape pieces of metal into given dimensions.

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exercise patience

Have patience by dealing with unexpected delays or other waiting periods without becoming annoyed or anxious.

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operate microscope

Operate a microscope, an instrument used to see objects that are too small for the naked eye to see.

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