DIAMOND LAPIDARY SPECIALIST

• Perform cutting, shaping, faceting, polishing and finishing of rough and polished diamonds.
• Examine rough diamonds and assess their quality, clarity, colour, size and cutting potential.
• Determine the most suitable cutting and polishing techniques to maximise diamond quality and value.
• Operate and maintain diamond cutting, grinding, faceting and polishing equipment.
• Ensure diamonds are cut and polished according to required specifications, proportions and symmetry.
• Conduct quality inspections to ensure finished diamonds meet industry standards.
• Identify imperfections, inclusions, cracks and other characteristics that may affect diamond quality.
• Minimise material wastage and maximise yield during the diamond cutting and polishing process.
• Maintain accurate records of rough diamond weight, finished weight, yield and production output.
• Ensure proper handling, security and traceability of valuable diamonds throughout the production process.
• Work closely with jewellery designers, goldsmiths and production teams to meet customer requirements.
• Ensure compliance with workplace safety, quality control and production procedures.