A job worth a diamond
As rough edged as it may sound, diamond cutting is an interesting career for those with an  eye for this dazling gem .

Skills required
An artistic ability and bfashion consciousness are the major assets. other than this, an excellent sense of design , an eye for class , and an appreciation of quality, accurate powers of observation , attention to detail, ability to concentrate , giid hand eye coordination, ptience and the detarmination to succeed independently are prerequisites.

Study routes
it usually requiresis high school diploma and may require some vocational training or job related course work, Only minimum education is only required and genarally entrnts to this course are just equipped with ahigh school education. in some cases, an associate or bechelor’sdegree could be needed in populer cites , the vogue institute offers two month course prospective asperants form our city should be ready to move out to pursue iheir interest in this field .

Nature Of Job And Training
Employees need at least a few months to one year of work exerence with experinced employees.The nature of then job involves the following :

• Examines diamond or gem to detecrmine shape , cut and width of stone.
• Measure size of stone’s bore holes and cut to ensure adherence to specifications, using precision measuring instruments.
• Secure gem or diamond in holdr ,chuck, drop, lapidary stick ,or block fopr cutting ,polishing , grinding, drilling , or shaping.
• Locate and marks drilling position on surface of diamond dies, using diamond chip and power hand drill.
• Select shaping wheel, mixes, and applies abrasive ,bort, or polishing compound.
• Split gem along premarked lines to remove imperfections, using blade and jewellers hammer.
• lubricates, dismantles, and cleans lapping ,boring , cutting ,polishing, and shaping equipment and machinery.

Scope And Pay scales

The demand is pretty high now with an increase in demand of diamond jewellery.” There is a huge market demand for diamond and so is the manufacuring demand as a result of which there is a marked incarese in the need for a diamond delear who as been in this foeld for more than two decades in popular countrys.

” I would definitly look in for a certfied worker as this field demands prefection and professional training. Pay scales are good and a biginner can make up to Rs 12,000 a month in good companies .As you gain experince , the amount raises automaticaly,” he further adds .

Job opportunities

Job oppurtunites lie with companies that are into diamond trading .some previous work-related skill, knowledge, or experince may be helped in these occupations, but uualy is not needed. Individual dealers and employers also are on the look out for potential candidates.Apart from these trditional comapanies , an aspiring candidate can also check out with fassion jewellery houses such as Tanishq, Carbon ,Oysterbay and Surat diamonds ,Large jewellery houses like Gill ,Kirtial Kalidas also employ Diamond cutters .International carrer options also abound in Amsterdam ,the world’s diamond capital , and in south Afirica , which has the large diamond mines.

Courses Available in India:

the Gemology instute of india (mumbai) ,Khadi village industries Commission ,Deccan Instute of Gem and jewelry design (hyderbad), Praisy and Blessy gem and jewellery design (chinnai), Indian instute of Gemology (Dehli) ,A certificate from any instute is an added advantage along with experience.

The study gemology is relevant to traders ,dealers or anyone facinated by gemstones and all those who appreciate gems for their beauty nd ornamental value.