Salary by experience
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| Experience | Salary (CHF) |
|---|---|
| 0-2 yrs | CHF 67'000 |
| 3-5 yrs | CHF 66'000 |
| 6-8 yrs | CHF 70'200 |
| 9-11 yrs | CHF 91'000 |
| 12-21 yrs | CHF 115'000 |
| 21+ yrs | CHF 96'915 |
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Swiss professionsDesign & Crafts
Experte / Expertin SGG für Edelsteine (Gemmologie)
You examine and appraise gemstones for trade and auctions
01 · Overview
What this profession is about
Experts analyse and certify gemstones for jewellery shops, laboratories, and the international jewellery trade.
Gemstones tell stories spanning millions of years. As certified gemmologists, you examine their origin, clarity, and value. Your expertise is in demand at jewellery shops, auction houses, and specialised laboratories. You combine scientific know-how with a passion for natural jewels and support international trade with professional knowledge.
FieldDesign & Crafts
Education pathSpecialisation / Professional Function
IndustryArt & Design
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02 · Salary
What you can earn
✓ Exact salary match
Salaries reflect Swiss market data. Range covers entry to senior. Salary reference based on Gemmologue. Based on 29 observations, updated 7 months ago.
Salary trend
-7% over decadeView as table
| Period | Salary (CHF) |
|---|---|
| 2014-2016 | CHF 97'000 |
| 2017-2019 | CHF 66'400 |
| 2020-2022 | CHF 91'210 |
| 2023-2025 | CHF 90'000 |
Top earning cantons
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| Canton | Salary | Obs. |
|---|---|---|
| Geneva | CHF 90'180 | 16 |
Top paying industries
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| Industry | Salary | Obs. |
|---|---|---|
| Consumer / Luxury goods industry | CHF 93'420 | 17 |
03 · Pathway
How to enter and grow
Swiss training pathway available in the full profile
- 🎓 Gemmologe/in
Official education path
Further training is provided by the Swiss Gemmological Society, ending with a final exam.
Typical training path
Gemmologe/in
Prerequisites
- Ausbildung zum Gemmologen/zur Gemmologin
- Prüfung durch die Schweiz. Gemmologische Gesellschaft
Where this can lead
Career changers can often enter with prior basic training in the goldsmith craft or retail trade.
04 · Skills & fit
What it takes
Required skills
- Sharp eye
- Professional knowledge
- Accuracy
- Advisory skills
Personality fit
- Swiss career path
- Career transition
- Professional growth
05 · Daily reality
What the work feels like
Typical day
You stand at the testing table and examine an unknown stone with a loupe and a refractometer. You record the optical properties and create a precise report for further sales.
- You analyse gemstones using special optical and physical measuring devices.
- You create detailed reports for jewellery shops and auction houses.
- You check the clarity and natural origin of the stones.
- You advise professional colleagues and clients on rare finds.
- You document all findings in standardised laboratory reports.
- You attend international gemstone fairs and professional lectures.
Working conditions
You work in specialised gemmological laboratories, jewellery shops, or auction houses. In the international gemstone trade, you also oversee the proper handling of raw materials.
Where to learn
- Schweizerische Gemmologische Gesellschaft Schmiedenplatz 5Postfach 258, 3000 Bern
Strengths
- Sharp eye
- Professional knowledge
- Accuracy
- Advisory skills
Trade-offs
- High concentration
- Theoretical depth
- Market dependency
- Physical strain
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