Side-by-Side Comparison
Jewelers leads 4–0| Metric | Jewelers | Gem and Diamond Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Risk Score | 25.7% | 36.8% |
| Risk Tier | Medium Risk | Medium Risk |
| Risk Percentile | 21th | 72th |
| Tasks at Risk (>50%) | 4 / 15 | 10 / 15 |
| Median Salary | $49,140 | $49,140 |
| Employment | 23K | 23K |
Skill Comparison
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Sorted by largest difference
Performing for or Working Directly with the Public
Design
Finger Dexterity
Manual DexterityAI-Resistant
Customer and Personal Service
Scheduling Work and Activities
Thinking Creatively
Organizing, Planning, and Prioritizing Work
Arm-Hand Steadiness
Updating and Using Relevant Knowledge
Control Precision
Protective Factors
Higher values indicate stronger protection against AI displacement
Jewelers
30%
total discount
Gem and Diamond Workers
25%
total discount
Task Risk Comparison
Tasks sorted by AI automation risk — higher means more automatable
Jewelers
4 of 15 at risk78%Examine assembled or finished products to ensure conformance to specifications, using magnifying glasses or precision measuring instruments.
64%Compute costs of labor and materials in order to determine production costs of products and articles.
51%Select and acquire metals and gems for designs.
51%Pour molten metal alloys or other materials into molds in order to cast models of jewelry.
49%Weigh, mix, and melt metal alloys or materials needed for jewelry models.
Gem and Diamond Workers
10 of 15 at risk86%Assign polish, symmetry, and clarity grades to stones, according to established grading systems.
86%Identify and document stones' clarity characteristics, using plot diagrams.
63%Sort rough diamonds into categories based on shape, size, color, and quality.
61%Measure sizes of stones' bore holes and cuts to ensure adherence to specifications, using precision measuring instruments.
55%Examine diamonds or gems to ascertain the shape, cut, and width of cut stones, or to select the cuts that will result in the biggest, best quality stones.
Wage Comparison
Gem and Diamond Workers earns $0(0%) vs Jewelers
JewelersGem and Diamond Workers
10th
$33,890$33,890
25th
$38,030$38,030
Median
$49,140$49,140
75th
$63,210$63,210
90th
$81,610$81,610
Premium Head-to-Head Analysis
Displacement Timeline Comparison
Jewelers2028–2035
Gem and Diamond Workers2028–2035
20242030203520402045
Jewelers has a longer runway before significant displacement, projected 0 years later than Gem and Diamond Workers.
Risk-Adjusted Salary
Salary weighted by displacement risk: salary × (1 − risk%)
Jewelers
$36,511
from $49,140
Gem and Diamond Workers
$31,037
from $49,140
After adjusting for AI risk, Jewelers offers $5,474 more in risk-adjusted pay.
Transition Feasibility
1%
Skill Overlap
Low overlap — significant retraining needed for transition
0
Unique to Jewelers
0
Unique to Gem
Combined Protection Strategy
Regardless of which path you choose, focus on these protective factors
Creativity
Fine Manipulation
Social Intelligence
Regulatory Barriers
JewelersGem and Diamond Workers