In The Rough

Friday, June 07, 2024

Assuming the outcome of my background check won’t be troubling, I will shift into a new role selling Fine Jewelry. While waiting for an outcome, I am reading books and going online to learn about geology in general and a gemologist’s role in the gemstone world.

I was toying with the idea of studying to become a certified gemologist. A little research teaches that studying and evaluating gemstones involves numerous highly technical tasks. An accredited gemologist has gained the specific skills to identify and grade stones.

A certified person distinguishes among natural, synthetic, and imitation candidates by identifying each stone’s quality, shape and potential, light absorption and reflection, and facet measurements. A gemologist assesses a stone’s unique characteristics to grade it, using factors like color, clarity, cut, and carat weight.

Other elements of a stone’s quality are its rarity and market demand, making valuable the element of selling experience

Gemologists do their work in many settings. They research gemstones, are educators teaching others, act as consultants to jewelry stores, and have personal clients they advise on gemstone selection and purchase.

Where might all this information guide me? Or seem too much and leave me? Am I intrigued and energetic? Above all, am I inspired?

Dear Friends: A sales role that invites some formal training will help to advise me. Diana