Skills by Occupation
The skills each role needs — from the EU's official ESCO classification.
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precious stone cutter
ESCO occupation · 14 essential, 31 optional skills. Click a skill to find jobs that mention it.
Essential skills
gemstones
ensure conformance to jewel design specifications
examine gems
gem cutting forms
use precision tools
cut gem stones
characteristics of diamonds
use jewellery equipment
grind gemstones
record jewel weight
calculate value of gems
jewellery processes
attend to detail regarding jewellery creation
manufacturing of jewellery
Optional & specialised skills
estimate cost of jewellery and watches' maintenance
apply restoration techniques
think creatively about jewellery
polish gemstones
adjust jewellery
estimate value of used jewellery and watches
select gems for jewellery
watches and jewellery products
advise customers on jewellery and watches
jewellery product categories
wet tumbling
imitation jewellery
repair jewellery
coining
use specialised equipment
clean jewellery pieces
sand gemstones
tend tumbling machine
create jewellery
develop jewellery designs
record jewel processing time
pass on trade techniques
estimate restoration costs
select restoration activities
evaluate restoration procedures
cultured pearls
smoothen rough jewel parts
detect product defects
operate microscope
perform enamelling
maintain jewels and watches
Other matches: precious stone setter · stonemason · jewellery mounter · stone driller · gemmologist
Coming next: live skill demand and trends — how often each skill
actually appears in job ads — arrive with the EURES / Cedefop integration. The skills above
are the canonical requirements for the role from the EU ESCO taxonomy.