Hard Skills
ExpertDiamond Grading and AnalysisThe process of evaluating the clarity, color, and structural characteristics of rough or polished diamonds to determine their market value and optimal cutting path.
AdvancedRough Stone MarkingUsing specialized marking pens or laser systems to indicate precise points where a rough diamond should be cleaved or sawn to maximize yield.
AdvancedCrystallography KnowledgeUnderstanding the internal atomic structure and cleavage planes of diamond crystals to predict material behavior during the cutting process.
IntermediateOptical Instrumentation ProficiencyThe skillful use of specialized tools such as Sarine mapping machines, microscopes, and high-powered loupes for inspection.