Jewellery & Watchmaking
Gemmology & Diamond Grading skills assessment
Gemmologists identify and grade the stones that give jewellery its value. This scorecard covers identification, grading, instruments, treatments and documentation for jewellers, valuers and laboratories.
- 10 skills to score
- 1–10 scale on every skill
- 5 starting levels
The 10 Gemmology & Diamond Grading skills you can score
These are the default Gemmology & Diamond Grading skills in SkillScorer. Each one is scored from 1 to 10 for every team member, and you can edit, remove or add skills at any time.
Gemstone Identification
Identifies gems using loupe, microscope, refractometer and other instruments.
Diamond Grading (4Cs)
Grades cut, colour, clarity and carat weight consistently and accurately.
Recognising Treatments and Synthetics
Detects heat treatment, fracture filling, lab-grown stones and imitations.
Instrument Use and Calibration
Uses and maintains gemmological instruments correctly.
Valuation Methodology and Market Knowledge
Values stones and jewellery for sale, insurance and probate using market data.
Report Writing and Certification
Writes clear, accurate reports and understands laboratory certificates.
Ethical Sourcing and Conflict-Free Awareness
Understands provenance and responsible sourcing issues.
Handling and Security of High-Value Items
Handles stones carefully and follows security procedures.
Communication with Clients
Explains grading and value in plain language.
Continuing Education and Industry Standards
Keeps up with standards and new synthetics.
Levels included with Gemmology & Diamond Grading
Gemmology & Diamond Grading starts with 5 levels, which SkillScorer calls “Grade” for jewellery & watchmaking, so team members can be grouped and compared fairly. Rename, reorder or replace them at any time.
- Trainee
- Gemmologist
- Senior Gemmologist
- Valuer
- Head of Gemmology
How Gemmology & Diamond Grading works in SkillScorer
Score
Each team member in a workshop is scored on the Gemmology & Diamond Grading skills in the Skills Matrix: tap a cell, type a score, and it saves itself.
Compare
Rank team members, compare two side by side, or compare your workshops against each other to see exactly where the strengths and gaps are.
Track
Scores are kept year after year, so you can see who is improving and which Gemmology & Diamond Grading skills need attention. Reports also follow each head jeweller's workshop.
Gemmology & Diamond Grading scorecard: common questions
What skills does the Gemmology & Diamond Grading scorecard include?
SkillScorer's Gemmology & Diamond Grading scorecard covers 10 skills: Gemstone Identification, Diamond Grading (4Cs), Recognising Treatments and Synthetics, Instrument Use and Calibration, Valuation Methodology and Market Knowledge, Report Writing and Certification, Ethical Sourcing and Conflict-Free Awareness, Handling and Security of High-Value Items, Communication with Clients and Continuing Education and Industry Standards. Each one comes with a written description of what it measures, and you can edit, rename, remove or add skills to suit your organisation.
How are team members scored in Gemmology & Diamond Grading?
Every team member is scored from 1 to 10 on each skill (1 = Poor, 5 = Average, 10 = Elite), one workshop and year at a time. Scores autosave in the Skills Matrix, and the 18 built-in reports turn them into rankings, radar charts, skill gaps and year-on-year trends.
Which levels come with Gemmology & Diamond Grading?
Gemmology & Diamond Grading starts with these levels (called “Grade” in the app): Trainee, Gemmologist, Senior Gemmologist, Valuer and Head of Gemmology. They are just a starting point, so you can rename, reorder or replace them.
Can I change the Gemmology & Diamond Grading skills and wording?
Yes. The skills, levels and labels are all editable per organisation. In jewellery & watchmaking the app talks about team members, workshops and head jewellers, and you can change any of those words too.
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