Diamond setter vs diamond die polisher

The differences between diamond setters and diamond die polishers can be seen in a few details. Each job has different responsibilities and duties. It typically takes 2-4 years to become both a diamond setter and a diamond die polisher. Additionally, a diamond setter has an average salary of $38,560, which is higher than the $23,568 average annual salary of a diamond die polisher.

Diamond setter vs diamond die polisher overview

	Diamond Setter	Diamond Die Polisher
Yearly salary	$38,560	$23,568
Hourly rate	$18.54	$11.33
Growth rate	1%	1%
Number of jobs	2,618	1,441
Job satisfaction	-	-
Most common degree	Bachelor's Degree, 40%	Diploma, 67%
Average age	46	46
Years of experience	4	4

Diamond setter vs diamond die polisher salary

Diamond setters and diamond die polishers have different pay scales, as shown below.

	Diamond Setter	Diamond Die Polisher
Average salary	$38,560	$23,568
Salary range	Between $23,000 And $64,000	Between $21,000 And $26,000
Highest paying City	Pelham, NY	-
Highest paying state	Alaska	-
Best paying company	Derco	-
Best paying industry	-	-

Differences between diamond setter and diamond die polisher education

There are a few differences between a diamond setter and a diamond die polisher in terms of educational background:

	Diamond Setter	Diamond Die Polisher
Most common degree	Bachelor's Degree, 40%	Diploma, 67%
Most common major	Liberal Arts	Photography
Most common college	-	-

Diamond setter vs diamond die polisher demographics

Here are the differences between diamond setters' and diamond die polishers' demographics:

	Diamond Setter	Diamond Die Polisher
Average age	46	46
Gender ratio	Male, 85.3% Female, 14.7%	Male, 69.2% Female, 30.8%
Race ratio	Black or African American, 1.5% Unknown, 4.4% Hispanic or Latino, 25.2% Asian, 15.6% White, 49.6% American Indian and Alaska Native, 3.8%	Black or African American, 1.4% Unknown, 4.4% Hispanic or Latino, 14.7% Asian, 12.5% White, 62.7% American Indian and Alaska Native, 4.2%
LGBT Percentage	10%	10%

Differences between diamond setter and diamond die polisher duties and responsibilities

Diamond setter example responsibilities.

Skil in manual engraving on gold (i.e.
Handle and prepare diamonds for submitting to GIA.
Antique style hand engraving, center stone all shapes setting.
Gain proficiency in laser repair and fabrication for gold and platinum, and polish in accordance with strict brand standards.
Fabricate, finish and evaluate the quality of gems and diamonds used in jewelry or industrial tools.
Estimate wholesale and retail value of gems, following pricing guides, market fluctuations, and other relevant economic factors.

Diamond die polisher example responsibilities.

Collaborate interdisciplinary with polishers, jewelers, and CAD/CAM designers on the placement and layout of jewelry pieces.
Write work instructions and procedures for bolster and device technician position in accordance with QS9000 specifications.

Diamond setter vs diamond die polisher skills

Common diamond setter skills

Prong, 45%
Bracelets, 30%
Gem, 14%
Quality Standards, 11%

Common diamond die polisher skills

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Updated January 8, 2025

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