JOB REPORT / 51-9071 · 44 TASKS

Jewelers and Precious Stone and Metal Workers.

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Compute costs of labor and materials to determine production…
Write or modify design specifications
Estimate wholesale and retail value of gems, following pricing…

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23 of 44 tasks reviewed

This job has 44 core tasks. We went through 23 of them, one at a time.

Task by task, from the work Jewelers and Precious Stone and Metal Workers actually do. How we describe AI use in each task is our own read of it, not a measurement of whether AI can replace the job.

TASK 01
Compute costs of labor and materials to determine production costs of products and articles.
AI DOES
Calculates material costs, labor rates, and total production estimates from input data
YOU DO
Judge actual labor time, quality standards, and real-world supplier pricing from experience
TASK 02
Write or modify design specifications such as the metal contents and weights of items.
AI DOES
Drafts, formats, and edits spec documents using standard jewelry terminology and templates
YOU DO
Verify specs match real-world materials, weights, and craft requirements
TASK 03
Estimate wholesale and retail value of gems, following pricing guides, market fluctuations, and other relevant economic factors.
AI DOES
Pulls current market prices, tracks price trends, and summarizes comparable gem sales quickly
YOU DO
Inspect the actual stone in hand and apply expert judgment about quality, origin, and buyer demand
TASK 04
Record the weights and processing times of finished pieces.
AI DOES
Logs measurements, auto-fills records, and flags unusual values
YOU DO
Physically handle each piece and verify readings are correct
TASK 05
Research and analyze reference materials, and consult with interested parties to develop new products or modify existing designs.
AI DOES
Searches reference materials, summarizes design trends, and drafts initial concept ideas
YOU DO
Bring taste, client relationships, and hands-on material knowledge to final design calls
TASK 06
Determine appraised values of diamonds and other gemstones based on price guides, market fluctuations, and stone grades and rarity.
AI DOES
Pulls current price guides, tracks market trends, and suggests value ranges based on grade inputs
YOU DO
Physically inspect each stone and apply expert judgment about its unique qualities and true market appeal
TASK 07
Assign polish, symmetry, and clarity grades to stones, according to established grading systems.
AI DOES
Analyzes gem images to flag symmetry issues and surface inclusions
YOU DO
Inspect each stone in person under a loupe and apply expert judgment to final grades
TASK 08
Grade stones based on their color, perfection, and quality of cut.
AI DOES
Analyzes photos of stones for color consistency, cut angles, and surface flaws using computer vision
YOU DO
Trust your trained eye and hands to judge light behavior, subtle inclusions, and real-world quality under varied lighting
TASK 09
Identify and document stones' clarity characteristics, using plot diagrams.
AI DOES
Analyzes gem photos to detect and highlight inclusion patterns
YOU DO
Trust your trained eye and hands to make final grading calls under the loupe
TASK 10
Advise customers and others on the best use of gems to create attractive jewelry items.
AI DOES
Suggests gem pairings, style trends, and design ideas based on customer preferences
YOU DO
Read the customer in person, handle the actual gems, and build the trust that closes the sale
TASK 11
Examine gems during processing to ensure accuracy of angles and positions of cuts or bores, using magnifying glasses, loupes, or shadowgraphs.
AI DOES
Analyzes gem images for cut angles and symmetry using computer vision
YOU DO
Trust your hands and eyes to catch subtle flaws a camera might miss
TASK 12
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.
AI DOES
Analyzes stone photos to estimate dimensions, suggest cut options, and flag visible inclusions
YOU DO
Physically handle and rotate the stone under magnification to catch subtle flaws and make the final yield call
TASK 13
Mark, engrave, or emboss designs on metal pieces such as castings, wire, or jewelry, following specifications.
AI DOES
Generates design templates and helps program automated engraving machines
YOU DO
Keep hands-on control of delicate metalwork and final artistic decisions
TASK 14
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.
AI DOES
Analyzes gem images for flaws, inclusions, or optical patterns when fed high-quality photos
YOU DO
Handle the physical stone, set up instruments, and apply expert judgment to edge cases and rare specimens
TASK 15
Buy and sell jewelry, or serve as agents between buyers and sellers.
AI DOES
Researches market prices, drafts listings, and flags comparable sales data
YOU DO
Inspect pieces in person and build trust with buyers and sellers face to face
TASK 16
Select and acquire metals and gems for designs.
AI DOES
Researches suppliers, compares prices, and surfaces gem options based on design specs
YOU DO
Touch, see, and judge each stone and metal in person before buying
TASK 17
Design and fabricate molds, models, and machine accessories, and modify hand tools used to cast metal and jewelry pieces.
AI DOES
Generates 3D design drafts, suggests mold dimensions, and helps plan tool modifications on screen
YOU DO
Physically shape, test, and refine molds and tools with your hands and expert craft judgment
TASK 18SOURCE-BACKED TASK
Create new jewelry designs and modify existing designs, using computers as necessary.
AI DOES
Generates design variations and 3D models quickly
YOU DO
Choose what feels beautiful and meaningful
About this analysis
41% · Methodology: exposure-v1 · Analysis date: unavailable · Confidence: medium
TASK 19
Examine assembled or finished products to ensure conformance to specifications, using magnifying glasses or precision measuring instruments.
AI DOES
Flags surface defects or sizing issues using computer vision cameras
YOU DO
Use trained hands and eyes to catch subtle flaws AI vision misses
TASK 20
Cut designs in molds or other materials to be used as models in the fabrication of metal and jewelry products.
AI DOES
Generates design patterns and templates to guide the cutting process
YOU DO
Use your hands and tools to physically cut precise shapes into real materials
TASK 21
Measure sizes of stones' bore holes and cuts to ensure adherence to specifications, using precision measuring instruments.
AI DOES
Helps log and compare measurement data against spec sheets digitally
YOU DO
Handle the physical instruments and judge each stone by hand
TASK 22
Lay out designs on metal stock, and cut along markings to fabricate pieces used to cast metal molds.
AI DOES
Suggests design layouts or cutting patterns on screen before you mark the metal
YOU DO
Trust your hands and eyes to mark and cut real metal accurately
TASK 23SOURCE-BACKED TASK
Create jewelry from materials such as gold, silver, platinum, and precious or semiprecious stones.
AI DOES
Designs patterns and suggests stone combinations
YOU DO
Shape metal with skilled hands
About this analysis
0% · Methodology: exposure-v1 · Analysis date: unavailable · Confidence: medium

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AT A GLANCE

Occupation: Jewelers and Precious Stone and Metal Workers
SOC code: 51-9071
Tasks reviewed: 23 of 44

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PAY & OUTLOOK

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Median pay (national): $52,540 · BLS OEWS 2025
Median pay (Colorado): $57,120 · BLS OEWS 2025
Employed (national): 22,440
Employed in Colorado: 220
Job outlook: −5.5% by 2034 · ~4,000 openings/yr

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Your job, task by task.

Compute costs of labor and materials to determine production costs of products and articles.

Write or modify design specifications such as the metal contents and weights of items.

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

Record the weights and processing times of finished pieces.

Research and analyze reference materials, and consult with interested parties to develop new products or modify existing designs.

Determine appraised values of diamonds and other gemstones based on price guides, market fluctuations, and stone grades and rarity.

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

Grade stones based on their color, perfection, and quality of cut.

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

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

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

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.

Mark, engrave, or emboss designs on metal pieces such as castings, wire, or jewelry, following specifications.

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.

Buy and sell jewelry, or serve as agents between buyers and sellers.

Select and acquire metals and gems for designs.

Design and fabricate molds, models, and machine accessories, and modify hand tools used to cast metal and jewelry pieces.

Create new jewelry designs and modify existing designs, using computers as necessary.

Examine assembled or finished products to ensure conformance to specifications, using magnifying glasses or precision measuring instruments.

Cut designs in molds or other materials to be used as models in the fabrication of metal and jewelry products.

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

Lay out designs on metal stock, and cut along markings to fabricate pieces used to cast metal molds.

Create jewelry from materials such as gold, silver, platinum, and precious or semiprecious stones.

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