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Stone Selector/Sorter/Assorter

Descriptions & Duties

  • Stone Selector/Sorter/Assorter is responsible for the selection of suitable gemstones (including diamonds, jade and pearls), and classifies them in accordance with their size, weight and color to match them with jewellery. He/She simultaneously needs to help coordinate with the suppliers in order to ensure the smooth delivery of raw gemstones as well as to conduct regular inventory checking.

Generic Competencies

Physical Abilities

Physical abilities

  • Physical strength
  • Eye hand coordination / precision / dexterity

 

Importance:2 (Max:5) 

Skill is occasionally required

 

Technology Skills

Technology skills

  • Computer literacy
  • Application of technology

 

Importance:4 (Max:5) 

Skill is frequently required

 

Cognitive Abilities

Cognitive abilities

  • Creativity
  • Visualisation
  • Logical thinking

 

Importance:4 (Max:5) 

Skill is frequently required

 

Comprehension And Expression

Comprehension and expression skills

  • Reading comprehension
  • Oral / written expression

 

Importance:4 (Max:5) 

Skill is frequently required

 

Social Skills

Social skills

  • Communication
  • Negotiation
  • Persuasion

 

Importance:4 (Max:5) 

Skill is frequently required

 

Organisation And Execution Skills

Organisation and execution skills

  • Planning
  • Organising
  • Judgement
  • Decision making

 

Importance:3 (Max:5) 

Skill is basically required

 

Problem Solving Skills

Problem solving skills

  • Ability to solve simple and complex problems effectively and efficiently

 

Importance:3 (Max:5) 

Skill is basically required

 

Management Skills

Management skills

  • Leadership
  • Management of finance / time / people / other resources

 

Importance:2 (Max:5) 

Skill is occasionally required

 

Trade Specific Competencies

Knowledge of Jewellery production process and classification

Stone Selector/Sorter/Assorter is required to make himself/herself familiar with the fundamental production procedure of different jewellery. He/She is also expected to have sufficient knowledge in terms of the grading and specifications of various raw gemstones to a certain degree.

Technique/skills of stone setting and matching

Stone Selector/Sorter/Assorter ought to master the mosaic methods of a variety of gemstones as well as provide suggestions based on customers’ needs on gemstones matching.

Detail oriented and Communication skills

Stone Selector/Sorter/Assorter needs to possess a detailed mind and good communication skills to complete the products that meet the stipulated specifications as well as customers’ expectations, to maintain effective communication with suppliers and to keep accurate inventory records.

General Requirements

Academic qualification

  • Form 5 or above

    Knowledge in the application of common business software (MS Word & Excel) and Chinese word processing

Professional qualification

  • Possession of FGA or DGA diploma is preferred

Experience

  • 1 to 3 years of work experience in gemstone foiling and matching

Career Path & Salary

Private Sector

Related Education & Training

Work Environment

  • Stone Selector/Sorter/Assorter normally works indoors in an office or a jewellery factory. They may need to attend business trips to Mainland China or overseas to deal with delivery issues of raw gemstones.

Tools

  • Magnifying glasses
  • Pincers

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