Diamond cutter vacancies in Belgium
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As a diamond cutter you polish, cut or saw diamonds according to guidelines with high-tech machines. Whether you work as a diamond polisher, diamond sawyer or brilliant cutter, you interpret technical data, check that the machines run properly and control the quality of every stone you finish. Experienced cutters also grade and sort diamonds and estimate how a rough stone will look once polished. It is a craft in the arts and crafts sector, alongside metal, glass, jewellery and watches, where precision, patience and an eye for detail make the difference. In Belgium the heart of the diamond trade beats in Antwerp, where workshops look for people who combine craftsmanship with modern technology.
Typical tasks
- Interpret technical data and guidelines
- Saw diamonds according to plan
- Cut diamonds into the right shape
- Polish diamonds with high-tech machines
- Check that the machines work properly
- Check the quality of the finished stones
Required skills
- Very precise with excellent fine motor skills
- Technical insight into high-tech cutting and polishing machines
- Patience and concentration for long precision work
- A sharp eye for quality and detail
- Interest in a craft that you largely learn on the job
What does a diamond cutter earn?
Indicative Belgian pay range: €17–€24 gross per hour. Your wage grows with your specialisation and experience in the craft. Employee pay estimate; actual pay depends on experience, sector pay scales and working hours. Premiums, overtime and benefits are separate.
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Frequently asked questions
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What does a diamond cutter do?
A diamond cutter polishes, cuts or saws diamonds according to guidelines with high-tech machines. You interpret technical data, check that the machines run properly and control the quality of every finished stone. Experienced cutters also grade and sort diamonds and estimate the polished result of a rough stone.
How much does a diamond cutter earn in Belgium?
Indicative Belgian pay range: €17–€24 gross per hour. Your wage grows with your specialisation and experience in the craft. Employee pay estimate; actual pay depends on experience, sector pay scales and working hours. Premiums, overtime and benefits are separate.
In which sectors and environments does a diamond cutter work?
You work in the arts and crafts sector, in the same family as metal, glass, jewellery and watchmaking. Your workplace is a specialised workshop where you operate high-tech sawing, cutting and polishing machines. The job combines manual craftsmanship, technique and commercial value: every stone you finish has to meet strict quality requirements.
What is the difference between a diamond cutter and a brilliant cutter?
Diamond cutter is the umbrella name for everyone who works diamonds: sawing, cutting, polishing, grading and sorting. A brilliant cutter is a specialised polisher who gives a diamond the facets of a brilliant, one of the best known cuts. So every brilliant cutter is a diamond cutter, but a diamond cutter can also specialise in sawing, fancy shapes or grading.
Is there demand for diamond cutters in Flanders?
The sector is concentrated around Antwerp, which has been a world centre for diamonds for centuries. It is a small, specialised trade, so the number of vacancies is limited, but skilled cutters and graders remain sought after. If you master the craft and modern machines, you have a strong profile in this niche.
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