Handicrafts, Furniture & Fittings

Lapidarist

Salary range₹12,000 – 20,000 / month → ₹20,000 – 40,000 / month Top hiring statesGujarat, Rajasthan, Maharashtra Current openingsNo jobs found

1 Description of the job

A lapidarist cuts, shapes and polishes gemstones for jewellery, working with stones such as diamonds, sapphires and agates.

Plan the cut to bring out the stone's beauty
Cut, shape and polish gems
Check quality and size

2 Skills required

Fine hand-eye coordination Gem knowledge Machine skills Patience Precision Attention to detail

3 Opportunities available in the market

India is a world leader in gem cutting and polishing, concentrated in Surat, Jaipur and Mumbai.

Diamond and gem-cutting units
Jewellery manufacturers and exporters
Gem trading firms

4 Salary range

Fresher (0–2 yrs)₹12,000 – 20,000 / month

Mid-level (3–8 yrs)₹20,000 – 40,000 / month

Senior / specialistMaster cutter: ₹40,000 – 1,00,000 / month

Indicative only. These ranges are estimates compiled from general industry knowledge and public pay surveys, not audited figures. Actual pay depends on the employer, city, qualification, certifications and experience. Check current job listings before deciding.

5 Job openings — which states have more

#	State	Main hubs	Demand
1	Gujarat Ahmedabad, Surat, Vadodara	Ahmedabad, Surat, Vadodara	High demand
2	Rajasthan Jaipur, Jodhpur	Jaipur, Jodhpur	High demand
3	Maharashtra Mumbai, Pune, Nagpur	Mumbai, Pune, Nagpur	High demand

Indicative ranking of where employers and training institutions in this field are concentrated — not an official count of vacancies. Check the National Career Service portal (ncs.gov.in) and the government job portal for current openings.

Government job portal: National Career Service (ncs.gov.in)

Current openings — BiharCareer

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