What is Gemology and what career options are available in this field?

Hi Nesha,

Gemology or gemmology is the science dealing with natural and artificial gemstone materials. It is considered a geoscience and a branch of mineralogy. Some jewelers are academically trained gemologistsand are qualified to identify and evaluate gems.

The main roles associated with this field are as follows:
• Gemmologist: Responsible for conducting a variety of tasks associated with gems. Major tasks include gem assorting and grading, gem evaluation, testing, dealing with rough stones and so on. Other important roles include gem cutting and polishing, providing gemstone consultancy, treatment of raw gem stones and manufacture of artificial gems.
• Diamond Grader: A professional who has the expertise to grade diamonds according to the established diamond grading norms.
• Jewellery Designer: A professional who conceptualises new jewellery designs and styles keeping in account the changing demand of fashion, time, taste and preference of the society at large.
• Sales Personnel: Responsible for selling gems, precious minerals, jewellery and gemology related tools and equipment in the national and in the international market.
• Gemstone Auction Manager: A person who takes care of the entire auctioning process of various gemstones in a auction house.

All the best