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O*NET 51-9071.06: Gem and Diamond Workers22 tasksJob Zone 3: Medium preparation

Fabricate, finish, or evaluate the quality of gems and diamonds used in jewelry or industrial tools.

Type your own title and every prompt on this page updates to match. Also called: Diamond Cutter, Diamond Grader, Diamond Picker, Diamond Polisher, Diamond Setter, Facetor, Gem Carver, Gemologist, Lapidarist.

Where AI fits in this job

AI-ready 0%AI-assist 15%Stays human 85%

Share of the job's tasks, weighted by how important and how frequent each task is (O*NET ratings). 0 AI-ready, 2 AI-assist and 20 human-led tasks out of 22. This measures where AI can help, not whether the job will disappear.

Information & paperwork
Thinking & planning
People & communication
Leading & teaching
Hands-on & physical

Shape of the job: importance of each kind of work activity (O*NET, 1 to 5).

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The most frequent, most important tasks where AI can help right away.

  1. Estimate wholesale and retail value of gems, following pricing guides, market fluctuations, and other relevant economic factors.Crunch the numbers · Daily
  2. Advise customers and others on the best use of gems to create attractive jewelry items.Explain it clearly · Daily

AI can draft these 0

AI produces a usable first pass. You review it, fix it and own it.

None of this job's tasks are here.

AI can help you prep these 2

AI speeds up the prep, drafting or thinking. The core of the task is still yours.

Estimate wholesale and retail value of gems, following pricing guides, market fluctuations, and other relevant economic factors.

Daily

AI does the arithmetic and suggests what to look at; the conclusions are yours.

Show prompt & steps

AI can do the arithmetic, build the spreadsheet formula and suggest what to look at. Deciding what the numbers mean for your situation is still you.

Ready-to-use prompt

I work as a gem / diamond worker. Part of my job is to estimate wholesale and retail value of gems, following pricing guides, market fluctuations, and other relevant economic factors.

Context: We use Spectrophotometer analysis software and Business accounting software; the work draws on sales and marketing, production and processing and customer and personal service.
Goods or services: [crops, merchandise, products]
Data: [cost, quality, market prices]

Recommend a value or price range with reasoning and formulas for mark-up or mark-down. Show your working step by step and give spreadsheet formulas so I can reproduce the numbers.

10-minute exercise: Value and pricing

Step 1Pick a real example: the next time you estimate wholesale and retail value of gems (today).
Step 2Fill in [Goods or services] and [Data] with the real details, then run the prompt.
Step 3Recompute the most important number yourself before you trust the rest.

AI makes arithmetic mistakes. Recompute anything that matters with a spreadsheet formula.

Importance 4.4/5 · core task · O*NET work activity: Determine the value of goods or services..

Advise customers and others on the best use of gems to create attractive jewelry items.

Daily

AI helps you prepare clearer wording and likely questions.

Show prompt & steps

Use AI to prepare: simpler wording, analogies, likely questions and a one-page handout. The conversation itself is yours.

Ready-to-use prompt

I work as a gem / diamond worker. Part of my job is to advise customers and others on the best use of gems to create attractive jewelry items.

Context: We use Jewelry design software; the work draws on sales and marketing, production and processing and customer and personal service.
Area: [products, services]
Audience: [producers, providers]

Write practical suggestions. Use plain language, one everyday analogy, and the questions people are most likely to ask with short answers.

10-minute exercise: Improvement advice

Step 1Pick a real example: the next time you advise customers and others (today). Leave out names and identifying details.
Step 2Fill in [Area] and [Audience] with the real details, then run the prompt.
Step 3Check every answer is right for your workplace before you share it.

Rules, prices and policies change. Make sure AI is working from your current official version.

Importance 4.1/5 · core task · O*NET work activity: Advise others on ways to improve processes or products..

These stay human 20

They need your hands, your presence or your accountable judgment. Lean into them: they get more valuable as routine work is automated.

📏 Measured in this job (O*NET work context): Face-to-face discussions: every day · Contact with others: contact with others most of the time · Dealing with the public: very important · Frequency of decisions: once a week or more but not every day

Examine gem surfaces and internal structures, using polariscopes, refractometers, microscopes, and other optical instruments, to differentiate between stones, to identify rare specimens, or to detect flaws, defects, or peculiarities affecting gem values.

Daily

Needs your eyes on site. AI can build the checklist and the report.

Show prep prompt & steps

Where AI still helps: AI can build your inspection checklists, explain standards and turn your notes and photos into clean reports.

Prep prompt

I work as a gem / diamond worker. Part of my job is to examine gem surfaces and internal structures, using polariscopes, refractometers, microscopes, and other optical instruments, to differentiate between stones, to identify rare specimens, or to detect flaws, defects, or peculiarities affecting gem values.

Context: The work draws on sales and marketing, production and processing and customer and personal service.
Stone or metal: [type]
Tools: [polariscope, refractometer, loupe]

List examination steps and what each reveals. Group it by area, say what 'good' and 'bad' look like for each item, and add a short template for writing up what I find.

10-minute exercise: Gem examination

Step 1Pick a real example: the next time you examine gem surfaces and internal structures (today).
Step 2Fill in [Stone or metal] and [Tools] with the real details, then run the prompt.
Step 3Take it with you next time, tick it alongside your usual routine, and add anything it missed.

Importance 4.2/5 · core task · O*NET work activity: Examine physical characteristics of gemstones or precious metals..

Examine gems during processing to ensure accuracy of angles and positions of cuts or bores, using magnifying glasses, loupes, or shadowgraphs.

Several times a day

Needs your eyes on site. AI can build the checklist and the report.

Show prep prompt & steps

Where AI still helps: AI can build your inspection checklists, explain standards and turn your notes and photos into clean reports.

Prep prompt

I work as a gem / diamond worker. Part of my job is to examine gems during processing to ensure accuracy of angles and positions of cuts or bores, using magnifying glasses, loupes, or shadowgraphs.

Context: The work draws on sales and marketing, production and processing and customer and personal service.
Stone or metal: [type]
Tools: [polariscope, refractometer, loupe]

List examination steps and what each reveals. Group it by area, say what 'good' and 'bad' look like for each item, and add a short template for writing up what I find.

10-minute exercise: Gem examination

Step 1Pick a real example: the next time you examine gems.
Step 2Fill in [Stone or metal] and [Tools] with the real details, then run the prompt.
Step 3Take it with you next time, tick it alongside your usual routine, and add anything it missed.

Importance 4.3/5 · core task · O*NET work activity: Examine physical characteristics of gemstones or precious metals..

Examine diamonds or gems to ascertain the shape, cut, and width of cut stones, or to select the cuts that will result in the biggest, best quality stones.

Daily

Needs your eyes on site. AI can build the checklist and the report.

Show prep prompt & steps

Where AI still helps: AI can build your inspection checklists, explain standards and turn your notes and photos into clean reports.

Prep prompt

I work as a gem / diamond worker. Part of my job is to examine diamonds or gems to ascertain the shape, cut, and width of cut stones, or to select the cuts that will result in the biggest, best quality stones.

Context: The work draws on sales and marketing, production and processing and customer and personal service.
Stone or metal: [type]
Tools: [polariscope, refractometer, loupe]

List examination steps and what each reveals. Group it by area, say what 'good' and 'bad' look like for each item, and add a short template for writing up what I find.

10-minute exercise: Gem examination

Step 1Pick a real example: the next time you examine diamonds or gems (today).
Step 2Fill in [Stone or metal] and [Tools] with the real details, then run the prompt.
Step 3Take it with you next time, tick it alongside your usual routine, and add anything it missed.

Importance 4.2/5 · core task · O*NET work activity: Examine physical characteristics of gemstones or precious metals..

Identify and document stones' clarity characteristics, using plot diagrams.

Several times a day

Needs your eyes on site. AI can build the checklist and the report.

Show prep prompt & steps

Where AI still helps: AI can build your inspection checklists, explain standards and turn your notes and photos into clean reports.

Prep prompt

I work as a gem / diamond worker. Part of my job is to identify and document stones' clarity characteristics, using plot diagrams.

Context: The work draws on sales and marketing, production and processing and customer and personal service.
Stone or metal: [type]
Tools: [polariscope, refractometer, loupe]

List examination steps and what each reveals. Group it by area, say what 'good' and 'bad' look like for each item, and add a short template for writing up what I find.

10-minute exercise: Gem examination

Step 1Pick a real example: the next time you identify and document stones' clarity characteristics.
Step 2Fill in [Stone or metal] and [Tools] with the real details, then run the prompt.
Step 3Take it with you next time, tick it alongside your usual routine, and add anything it missed.

Importance 4.4/5 · core task · O*NET work activity: Examine physical characteristics of gemstones or precious metals.. Also involves: Record operational or production data..

Assign polish, symmetry, and clarity grades to stones, according to established grading systems.

Daily

Needs your eyes on site. AI can build the checklist and the report.

Show prep prompt & steps

Where AI still helps: AI can build your inspection checklists, explain standards and turn your notes and photos into clean reports.

Prep prompt

I work as a gem / diamond worker. Part of my job is to assign polish, symmetry, and clarity grades to stones, according to established grading systems.

Context: The work draws on sales and marketing, production and processing and customer and personal service.
Materials or products: [raw materials, parts, finished goods]
Standards: [specs, sampling plan]

Make an inspection plan: sampling, tests, acceptance criteria and a nonconformance report. Group it by area, say what 'good' and 'bad' look like for each item, and add a short template for writing up what I find.

10-minute exercise: Incoming and in-process quality checks

Step 1Pick a real example: the next time you assign polish, symmetry and clarity grades (today).
Step 2Fill in [Materials or products] and [Standards] with the real details, then run the prompt.
Step 3Take it with you next time, tick it alongside your usual routine, and add anything it missed.

Importance 4.4/5 · core task · O*NET work activity: Evaluate quality of materials or products..

Measure sizes of stones' bore holes and cuts to ensure adherence to specifications, using precision measuring instruments.

Several times a day

Physical, in-person work. AI helps with checklists and write-ups.

Show prep prompt & steps

Where AI still helps: AI helps around the job: decoding manuals and instructions, pre-job checklists, calculations and writing up what you did afterward.

Prep prompt

I work as a gem / diamond worker. Part of my job is to measure sizes of stones' bore holes and cuts to ensure adherence to specifications, using precision measuring instruments.

Context: The work draws on sales and marketing, production and processing and customer and personal service.
Part: [describe]
Tolerances: [from drawing]
Instruments: [micrometer, gauges]

Make an inspection plan and record sheet. Include the tools, materials and safety steps, the measurements or settings to double-check, and a 3-line template for logging the job. Flag anything to confirm in the manufacturer's manual.

10-minute exercise: Dimensional inspection

Step 1Pick a real example: the next time you measure sizes of stones' bore holes and cuts.
Step 2Fill in [Part], [Tolerances] and [Instruments] with the real details, then run the prompt.
Step 3Use the record sheet on the next part.

Importance 4.4/5 · O*NET work activity: Measure dimensions of completed products or workpieces to verify conformance to specifications..

Place stones in clamps on polishing machines and polish facets of stones, using felt-covered or canvas-covered polishing wheels and polishing compounds such as tripoli and rouge.

Daily

Physical, in-person work. AI helps with checklists and write-ups.

Show prep prompt & steps

Where AI still helps: AI helps around the job: decoding manuals and instructions, pre-job checklists, calculations and writing up what you did afterward.

Prep prompt

I work as a gem / diamond worker. Part of my job is to place stones in clamps on polishing machines and polish facets of stones, using felt-covered or canvas-covered polishing wheels and polishing compounds such as tripoli and rouge.

Context: The work draws on sales and marketing, production and processing and customer and personal service.
Item: [cabinet, roll, piece]
Finish: [gloss level]

List compounds and steps. Include the tools, materials and safety steps, the measurements or settings to double-check, and a 3-line template for logging the job. Flag anything to confirm in the manufacturer's manual.

10-minute exercise: Polishing

Step 1Pick a real example: the next time you place stones (today).
Step 2Fill in [Item] and [Finish] with the real details, then run the prompt.
Step 3Check it against the manufacturer's manual and your site rules, and add the steps only experience teaches.

Importance 4.1/5 · O*NET work activity: Polish materials, workpieces, or finished products.. Also involves: Position raw materials on processing or production equipment..

Locate and mark drilling or cutting positions on stones or dies, using diamond chips and power hand tools.

Daily

Physical, in-person work. AI helps with checklists and write-ups.

Show prep prompt & steps

Where AI still helps: AI helps around the job: decoding manuals and instructions, pre-job checklists, calculations and writing up what you did afterward.

Prep prompt

I work as a gem / diamond worker. Part of my job is to locate and mark drilling or cutting positions on stones or dies, using diamond chips and power hand tools.

Context: The work draws on sales and marketing, production and processing and customer and personal service.
Equipment: [medical, radio]
Location: [tower, vehicle, room]

List mounting steps and checks. Include the tools, materials and safety steps, the measurements or settings to double-check, and a 3-line template for logging the job. Flag anything to confirm in the manufacturer's manual.

10-minute exercise: Mounting equipment

Step 1Pick a real example: the next time you locate and mark drilling or cutting positions (today).
Step 2Fill in [Equipment] and [Location] with the real details, then run the prompt.
Step 3Check it against the manufacturer's manual and your site rules, and add the steps only experience teaches.

Importance 3.8/5 · core task · O*NET work activity: Position equipment using hand tools, power tools, or heavy equipment.. Also involves: Measure materials to mark reference points, cutting lines, or other indicators.; Position hand tools..

Secure gems or diamonds in holders, chucks, dops, lapidary sticks, or blocks for cutting, polishing, grinding, drilling, or shaping.

Daily

Physical, in-person work. AI helps with checklists and write-ups.

Show prep prompt & steps

Where AI still helps: AI helps around the job: decoding manuals and instructions, pre-job checklists, calculations and writing up what you did afterward.

Prep prompt

I work as a gem / diamond worker. Part of my job is to secure gems or diamonds in holders, chucks, dops, lapidary sticks, or blocks for cutting, polishing, grinding, drilling, or shaping.

Context: The work draws on sales and marketing, production and processing and customer and personal service.
Workpiece: [frame, part, panel]
Fixture: [clamps, jigs]

List mounting and alignment steps. Include the tools, materials and safety steps, the measurements or settings to double-check, and a 3-line template for logging the job. Flag anything to confirm in the manufacturer's manual.

10-minute exercise: Workpiece set-up

Step 1Pick a real example: the next time you secure gems or diamonds (today).
Step 2Fill in [Workpiece] and [Fixture] with the real details, then run the prompt.
Step 3Check the piece is secure before starting.

Importance 3.8/5 · core task · O*NET work activity: Mount materials or workpieces onto production equipment..

Hold stones, gems, dies, or styluses against rotating plates, wheels, saws, or slitters to cut, shape, slit, grind, or polish them.

Daily

Physical, in-person work. AI helps with checklists and write-ups.

Show prep prompt & steps

Where AI still helps: AI helps around the job: decoding manuals and instructions, pre-job checklists, calculations and writing up what you did afterward.

Prep prompt

I work as a gem / diamond worker. Part of my job is to hold stones, gems, dies, or styluses against rotating plates, wheels, saws, or slitters to cut, shape, slit, grind, or polish them.

Context: The work draws on sales and marketing, production and processing and customer and personal service.
Process: [forging, sewing]
Workpiece: [describe]

List positioning technique and safety. Include the tools, materials and safety steps, the measurements or settings to double-check, and a 3-line template for logging the job. Flag anything to confirm in the manufacturer's manual.

10-minute exercise: Guiding workpieces

Step 1Pick a real example: the next time you hold stones, gems and dies (today).
Step 2Fill in [Process] and [Workpiece] with the real details, then run the prompt.
Step 3Keep hands clear of dies and needles.

Importance 4.0/5 · O*NET work activity: Maneuver workpieces in equipment during production.. Also involves: Operate grinding equipment..

Select shaping wheels for tasks, and mix and apply abrasives, bort, or polishing compounds.

Weekly

Physical, in-person work. AI helps with checklists and write-ups.

Show prep prompt & steps

Where AI still helps: AI helps around the job: decoding manuals and instructions, pre-job checklists, calculations and writing up what you did afterward.

Prep prompt

I work as a gem / diamond worker. Part of my job is to select shaping wheels for tasks, and mix and apply abrasives, bort, or polishing compounds.

Context: The work draws on sales and marketing, production and processing and customer and personal service.
Solution: [resin and catalyst, compound]
Specs: [ratios, temperatures]

Make a measuring and mixing checklist with safety notes. Include the tools, materials and safety steps, the measurements or settings to double-check, and a 3-line template for logging the job. Flag anything to confirm in the manufacturer's manual.

10-minute exercise: Chemical solution prep

Step 1Pick a real example: the next time you select shaping wheels (this week).
Step 2Fill in [Solution] and [Specs] with the real details, then run the prompt.
Step 3Check it against the manufacturer's manual and your site rules, and add the steps only experience teaches.

Importance 3.6/5 · core task · O*NET work activity: Mix substances to create chemical solutions.. Also involves: Select production equipment according to product specifications.; Apply solutions to production equipment..

Sort rough diamonds into categories based on shape, size, color, and quality.

Daily

Physical, in-person work. AI helps with checklists and write-ups.

Show prep prompt & steps

Where AI still helps: AI helps around the job: decoding manuals and instructions, pre-job checklists, calculations and writing up what you did afterward.

Prep prompt

I work as a gem / diamond worker. Part of my job is to sort rough diamonds into categories based on shape, size, color, and quality.

Context: The work draws on sales and marketing, production and processing and customer and personal service.
Items: [what I sort]
Categories: [how they're separated]

Make a sorting and container routine. Include the tools, materials and safety steps, the measurements or settings to double-check, and a 3-line template for logging the job. Flag anything to confirm in the manufacturer's manual.

10-minute exercise: Sorting routine

Step 1Pick a real example: the next time you sort rough diamonds (today).
Step 2Fill in [Items] and [Categories] with the real details, then run the prompt.
Step 3Check it against the manufacturer's manual and your site rules, and add the steps only experience teaches.

Importance 4.2/5 · O*NET work activity: Sort materials or products for processing, storing, shipping, or grading..

Split gems along pre-marked lines to remove imperfections, using blades and jewelers' hammers.

Daily

Physical, in-person work. AI helps with checklists and write-ups.

Show prep prompt & steps

Where AI still helps: AI helps around the job: decoding manuals and instructions, pre-job checklists, calculations and writing up what you did afterward.

Prep prompt

I work as a gem / diamond worker. Part of my job is to split gems along pre-marked lines to remove imperfections, using blades and jewelers' hammers.

Context: The work draws on sales and marketing, production and processing and customer and personal service.
Material: [lens, gem]
Specs: [dimensions, angles]

List set-up and shaping steps. Include the tools, materials and safety steps, the measurements or settings to double-check, and a 3-line template for logging the job. Flag anything to confirm in the manufacturer's manual.

10-minute exercise: Glass or gem shaping

Step 1Pick a real example: the next time you split gems along pre-marked lines (today).
Step 2Fill in [Material] and [Specs] with the real details, then run the prompt.
Step 3Check it against the manufacturer's manual and your site rules, and add the steps only experience teaches.

Importance 3.1/5 · O*NET work activity: Shape glass or similar materials.. Also involves: Cut materials according to specifications or needs.; Position hand tools..

Replace, true, and sharpen blades, drills, and plates.

Daily

Physical, in-person work. AI helps with checklists and write-ups.

Show prep prompt & steps

Where AI still helps: AI helps around the job: decoding manuals and instructions, pre-job checklists, calculations and writing up what you did afterward.

Prep prompt

I work as a gem / diamond worker. Part of my job is to replace, true, and sharpen blades, drills, and plates.

Context: The work draws on sales and marketing, production and processing and customer and personal service.
Equipment: [press, extruder]
Part: [die, wear part]

List removal, replacement and test steps. Include the tools, materials and safety steps, the measurements or settings to double-check, and a 3-line template for logging the job. Flag anything to confirm in the manufacturer's manual.

10-minute exercise: Die or wear part replacement

Step 1Pick a real example: the next time you replace true, and sharpen blades, drills (today).
Step 2Fill in [Equipment] and [Part] with the real details, then run the prompt.
Step 3Run first parts and measure before production.

Importance 3.6/5 · O*NET work activity: Replace worn equipment components.. Also involves: Replace worn, damaged, or defective mechanical parts.; Sharpen cutting or grinding tools..

Secure stones in metal mountings, using solder.

Weekly

Physical, in-person work. AI helps with checklists and write-ups.

Show prep prompt & steps

Where AI still helps: AI helps around the job: decoding manuals and instructions, pre-job checklists, calculations and writing up what you did afterward.

Prep prompt

I work as a gem / diamond worker. Part of my job is to secure stones in metal mountings, using solder.

Context: The work draws on sales and marketing, production and processing and customer and personal service.
Work: [electronic joints, sheet metal seams]
Solder and flux: [types]

List prep, heat, technique and inspection of good joints. Include the tools, materials and safety steps, the measurements or settings to double-check, and a 3-line template for logging the job. Flag anything to confirm in the manufacturer's manual.

10-minute exercise: Soldering prep

Step 1Pick a real example: the next time you secure stones (this week).
Step 2Fill in [Work] and [Solder and flux] with the real details, then run the prompt.
Step 3Inspect each joint for wetting and test continuity.

Importance 3.4/5 · O*NET work activity: Solder parts or workpieces.. Also involves: Solder parts or connections between parts..

Regrind drill points, and advance drill cutting points according to specifications for channel depths and shapes.

Weekly

Physical, in-person work. AI helps with checklists and write-ups.

Show prep prompt & steps

Where AI still helps: AI helps around the job: decoding manuals and instructions, pre-job checklists, calculations and writing up what you did afterward.

Prep prompt

I work as a gem / diamond worker. Part of my job is to regrind drill points, and advance drill cutting points according to specifications for channel depths and shapes.

Context: The work draws on sales and marketing, production and processing and customer and personal service.
Material: [body section, panel]
Template: [describe]

List measuring and cutting steps. Include the tools, materials and safety steps, the measurements or settings to double-check, and a 3-line template for logging the job. Flag anything to confirm in the manufacturer's manual.

10-minute exercise: Cutting to spec

Step 1Pick a real example: the next time you regrind drill points (this week).
Step 2Fill in [Material] and [Template] with the real details, then run the prompt.
Step 3Check it against the manufacturer's manual and your site rules, and add the steps only experience teaches.

Importance 3.1/5 · O*NET work activity: Cut materials according to specifications or needs.. Also involves: Operate grinding equipment..

Regulate the speed of revolutions and reciprocating actions of drilling mechanisms.

Weekly

Physical, in-person work. AI helps with checklists and write-ups.

Show prep prompt & steps

Where AI still helps: AI helps around the job: decoding manuals and instructions, pre-job checklists, calculations and writing up what you did afterward.

Prep prompt

I work as a gem / diamond worker. Part of my job is to regulate the speed of revolutions and reciprocating actions of drilling mechanisms.

Context: The work draws on sales and marketing, production and processing and customer and personal service.
Rig: [rotary, well]
Operations: [speed, pressure, capping]

Summarize control steps and warning signs. Include the tools, materials and safety steps, the measurements or settings to double-check, and a 3-line template for logging the job. Flag anything to confirm in the manufacturer's manual.

10-minute exercise: Drilling controls refresher

Step 1Pick a real example: the next time you regulate the speed of revolutions and reciprocating actions (this week).
Step 2Fill in [Rig] and [Operations] with the real details, then run the prompt.
Step 3Check it against the manufacturer's manual and your site rules, and add the steps only experience teaches. Confirm the rules against the current official source.

Rules and regulations vary by place and change often. Confirm against the official source before relying on anything.

Importance 2.6/5 · O*NET work activity: Operate drilling equipment..

Immerse stones in prescribed chemical solutions to determine specific gravities and key properties of gemstones or substitutes.

Weekly

Needs your eyes on site. AI can build the checklist and the report.

Show prep prompt & steps

Where AI still helps: AI can build your inspection checklists, explain standards and turn your notes and photos into clean reports.

Prep prompt

I work as a gem / diamond worker. Part of my job is to immerse stones in prescribed chemical solutions to determine specific gravities and key properties of gemstones or substitutes.

Context: The work draws on sales and marketing, production and processing and customer and personal service.
Stone or metal: [type]
Tools: [polariscope, refractometer, loupe]

List examination steps and what each reveals. Group it by area, say what 'good' and 'bad' look like for each item, and add a short template for writing up what I find.

10-minute exercise: Gem examination

Step 1Pick a real example: the next time you immerse stones (this week).
Step 2Fill in [Stone or metal] and [Tools] with the real details, then run the prompt.
Step 3Take it with you next time, tick it alongside your usual routine, and add anything it missed. Check it against the manufacturer's manual and your site procedure before you rely on it.

Safety-critical: AI output is a starting point. Follow your site's procedures and the manufacturer's guidance.

Importance 3.4/5 · O*NET work activity: Examine physical characteristics of gemstones or precious metals..

Lap girdles on rough diamonds, using diamond girdling lathes.

Daily

Physical, in-person work. AI helps with checklists and write-ups.

Show prep prompt & steps

Where AI still helps: AI helps around the job: decoding manuals and instructions, pre-job checklists, calculations and writing up what you did afterward.

Prep prompt

I work as a gem / diamond worker. Part of my job is to lap girdles on rough diamonds, using diamond girdling lathes.

Context: The work draws on sales and marketing, production and processing and customer and personal service.
Part: [housing, jig, fixture]
Machines: [mill, lathe]

List operations, tooling and checks. Include the tools, materials and safety steps, the measurements or settings to double-check, and a 3-line template for logging the job. Flag anything to confirm in the manufacturer's manual.

10-minute exercise: Machined part plan

Step 1Pick a real example: the next time you lap girdles (today).
Step 2Fill in [Part] and [Machines] with the real details, then run the prompt.
Step 3Run a first part and measure it before the batch.

Importance 3.0/5 · O*NET work activity: Fabricate products or components using machine tools.. Also involves: Cut materials according to specifications or needs.; Operate grinding equipment..

Dismantle lapping, boring, cutting, polishing, and shaping equipment and machinery to clean and lubricate it.

A few times a year

Physical, in-person work. AI helps with checklists and write-ups.

Show prep prompt & steps

Where AI still helps: AI helps around the job: decoding manuals and instructions, pre-job checklists, calculations and writing up what you did afterward.

Prep prompt

I work as a gem / diamond worker. Part of my job is to dismantle lapping, boring, cutting, polishing, and shaping equipment and machinery to clean and lubricate it.

Context: The work draws on sales and marketing, production and processing and customer and personal service.
Equipment: [motor, lighting rig, machine]
Fault or purpose: [describe]

List a teardown sequence, how to tag and bag parts, what to inspect as each part comes off, and safety steps.

10-minute exercise: Teardown for repair

Step 1Pick a real example: the next time you dismantle lapping.
Step 2Fill in [Equipment] and [Fault or purpose] with the real details, then run the prompt.
Step 3Lock out and photograph before you start so reassembly is easy.

Importance 2.9/5 · O*NET work activity: Disassemble equipment for maintenance or repair..

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From O*NET's ratings of how important each skill is in this job, matched to which part of the work it supports.

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They power the human-led work, which is the part of the job AI can't take over.

  • Critical Thinkingimportance 3.1/5
    Used in: Inspecting Equipment, Structures, or Materials
  • Quality Control Analysisimportance 3.4/5
    Used in: Inspecting Equipment, Structures, or Materials
  • Operations Monitoringimportance 2.8/5
    Used in: Inspecting Equipment, Structures, or Materials
  • Mathematicsimportance 2.8/5
    Used in: Estimating the Quantifiable Characteristics of Products, Events, or Information

With AI Use these to work with AI

When AI does the first draft, these are the skills you use to brief it and check what comes back.

  • Reading Comprehensionimportance 3.0/5
    Used in: Making Decisions and Solving Problems
  • Active Listeningimportance 3.0/5
    Used in: Making Decisions and Solving Problems
  • Judgment and Decision Makingimportance 2.9/5
    Used in: Making Decisions and Solving Problems
  • Complex Problem Solvingimportance 2.8/5
    Used in: Making Decisions and Solving Problems

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Buy and sell diamonds and diamond jewelry for clients.

New in O*NET

AI preps talking points and practice; the relationship is yours.

Show prompt & steps

AI preps you: talking points, objection handling, tailored outreach and negotiation scenarios. The relationship and reading the room are yours.

Ready-to-use prompt

I work as a gem / diamond worker. Part of my job is to buy and sell diamonds and diamond jewelry for clients.

Context: We use Jewelry design software; the work draws on sales and marketing, production and processing and customer and personal service.
What I'm selling: [products, services, memberships]
Customer: [type, needs]

Prepare a pitch, questions and honest answers to objections. Keep claims honest, list likely objections with responses, and role-play the other side so I can practice.

10-minute exercise: Sales conversation

Step 1Pick a real example: the next time you buy and sell diamonds and diamond jewelry. Leave out names and identifying details.
Step 2Fill in [What I'm selling] and [Customer] with the real details, then run the prompt.
Step 3Ask for feedback on your answers and write down your best line for the real conversation.

Make sure every claim AI writes about your product is true and allowed. Over-promising is on you.

New O*NET task (08/2026). O*NET hasn't linked it to work activities yet, so its label comes from similar tasks, such as “Buy and sell jewelry, or serve as agents between buyers and sellers.” (Jewelers and Precious Stone and Metal Workers), and was checked by hand. O*NET work activity: Sell products or services.. Also involves: Negotiate prices or other sales terms.; Purchase products or services..