Diamond & Gemstone Setter

OFO No: 661302

Other names for Diamond & Gemstone Setter:

• Jewellery Setter
  

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Youtube clip – Meeting a French Jewellery Setter

For training options in South Africa – scroll down

What is a Diamond and Gemstone Setter?

Diamond and Gemstone Setters are trained and responsible artisans that specialise in working with diamonds and gemstones – usually In the jewellery industry.

What does a Diamond and Gemstone Setter do?

• examines diamonds/gemstones – to determine the cut, flaws, and peculiarities
• values the stones after examination
• uses tools: polariscopes, refractometers and microscopes
• grades gemstones and determines its stability in a ‘setting’
• polishes the stones
• maintains all equipment and tools
• solders – using specialised techniques
• keeps detailed records
• deals with customers

Are you … ?

• responsible?
• passionate about diamonds and gemstones?
• interested in the jewellery business?
• good with your hands?
• a person with good eyesight?
• detail orientated?
• honest?

How do I become a Diamond and Gemstone Setter?

• DIAMOND EDUCATION COLLEGE

• HARRY OPPENHEIMER DIAMOND TRAINING SCHOOL

• CORLIA ROBERGS DIAMOND EDUCATION COLLEGE

Apprentice or learnership programmes may be available – look out for them.

PATH 1

• Apprenticeship
• Trade Test

PATH 2

• Learnership – Gemstone setting Level 2, 3 and 4
• Trade Test

PATH 3

• Learnership – Jewellery Design Level 2, 3 and 4
• Trade Test

PATH 4

• Certificate in Jewellery Setting Processes (NQF Level 4)
• This can be done at some TVET (FET) colleges. Check your local one to see what it offers.
• Trade Test

PATH 5

• Artisan Internship
• Trade Test

PATH 6

• RPL (Recognised Prior Learning) for Artisans: CLICK HERE
• If you have already been working a long time as a Diamond & Gemstone Setter without qualifications, you may be able to get your qualification through RPL
• Trade Test

TRAINING:

• CLICK HERE to check for a training institution near you to see what they offer.
• Make sure you understand their entry requirements for each course.
• To avoid scams, make sure your institution is registered with the Department of Higher Education. 
• CLICK HERE to check accredited Private Higher Education Institutions. 

OTHER CAREERS TO CONSIDER:  Jewellery Designer … or … Stonemason

Is becoming a Diamond & Gemstone Setter the right career choice for me?