gemmologist
Stone evaluation specialist
A gemmologist is a specialist in identifying, evaluating, and grading gemstones.
The work involves analyzing stones for authenticity, quality, and origin using specialized instruments: The gemmologist confirmed the diamond was lab-grown.
Gemmologists work for jewelers, auction houses, and appraisal firms.
Also spelled gemologist.
Things placed within
- clarityState of being understandable
- colorVisual hue property
- cutSeverance or reduction
- carat200 milligrams exactly
refraction · hardness · luster · symmetry · facet · brilliance · fire · scintillation
Pocket-sized detail viewer
- microscopeInstrument for viewing minute objects
- refractometerOptical index-measuring device
- spectroscopeDevice separating light frequencies
- polariscopeInstrument detecting optical stress
calipers · tweezers · magnification · lighting · scales · darkfield · fiber-optics
Crystallized carbon gemstone
- rubyPrecious red gemstone
- sapphireBlue precious corundum
- emeraldGreen precious beryl
- opalHydrated silica gemstone
pearl · amethyst · topaz · garnet · aquamarine · tourmaline · tanzanite · spinel
Estimation of worth
- certificationAttestation of qualification
- gradingAssigning marks to work
- identificationEstablishing who someone is
- valuationAssessment of monetary worth
authentication · examination · assessment · evaluation · training · education · laboratory · diploma
One who sells goods
- auctionCompetitive public sale
- wholesaleBulk sales to merchants
- retailSales to end users
- provenanceRecord of ownership
origin · treatment · disclosure · synthetic · simulant · imitation · enhancement · irradiation
inclusions
Things placed within
carat · refraction · hardness · luster · symmetry · facet · brilliance · fire · scintillation · fluorescence
loupe
Pocket-sized detail viewer
- microscopeInstrument for viewing minute objects
- refractometerOptical index-measuring device
- spectroscopeDevice separating light frequencies
polariscope · calipers · tweezers · magnification · lighting · scales · darkfield · fiber-optics
diamond
Crystallized carbon gemstone
opal · pearl · amethyst · topaz · garnet · aquamarine · tourmaline · tanzanite · spinel · peridot
appraisal
Estimation of worth
- certificationAttestation of qualification
- gradingAssigning marks to work
- identificationEstablishing who someone is
valuation · authentication · examination · assessment · evaluation · training · education · laboratory · diploma · qualifications
dealer
One who sells goods
provenance · origin · treatment · disclosure · synthetic · simulant · imitation · enhancement · irradiation · certification
cutting
Dividing via sharp edge
rough · pavilion · girdle · table · crown · bezel · preforming · lap · grit · orientation
gemmologistlayperson
Non-specialist or unordained person
amateur · novice · ignoramus · generalist
gemmologistfraud
Intentional criminal trickery
jeweler · goldsmith · silversmith · lapidary · gem cutter
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