Job Description:

• 1) Cuts, shapes, and polishes precious and synthetic gems: Positions rough stone in holder and holds stone against edge of revolving saw or lapidary slitter impregnated with diamond dust to cut and slit stone.

• 2) Removes cut stone and places it in lapidary stick.

• 3) Selects shaping wheel and applies abrasive compound.

• 4) Holds lapidary stick against revolving shaping wheel and lapidary disk to further shape stone and grind facets.

• 5) Examines stone for accuracy of cut, using magnifying glass.

• 6) Polishes stone, using felt or canvas-covered polishing wheel, and polishing compounds, such as tripoli or rouge.

• 7) May use mechanical facet-cutting device.

• 8) May cut and polish diamonds for industrial purposes and be designated Industrial-Diamond Polisher.