ISCO-08 7313
Jewellery and precious-metal workers
21.8%
ADI · 286th of 433 · 95% interval 8.8–35.4
An AI agent can at least partly carry out 21.8% of the task time of jewellery and precious-metal workers, and finish 0.0% alone. Most of the rest requires physical presence.
ADI · partial or full21.8%
286th of 433 · interval 8.8–35.4
ADI3 · full delegation0.0%
201st of 433 · interval 0.0–0.0
ADIs · share of time20.1%
315th of 433 · interval 13.9–26.8
Evidence44
task statements rated by two models and weighted by importance and frequency. World employment: 0.1 million.
Task weight by level
How the tasks rate
L0No meaningful role · 57.8%L1Augmentation · 20.5%L2Partial delegation · 21.8%L3Full delegation · 0.0%
Barriers
What stops the agent
Share of task weight flagged by each barrier; a task can carry several.
44 task statements, heaviest first
| Task statement (O*NET occupation) | Sonnet · Haiku | Barriers | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Examine gems during processing to ensure accuracy of angles and positions of cuts or bores, using magnifying glasses, loupes, or shadowgraphs.Gem and Diamond Workers | 5.3% | L0 | L1L0 | 8% | 15 min | Physical presence, Access to systems |
| Assign polish, symmetry, and clarity grades to stones, according to established grading systems.Gem and Diamond Workers | 4.7% | L1 | L1L2 | 25% | 18 min | Physical presence, Accountability, Access to systems |
| 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.Gem and Diamond Workers · supplemental task | 4.6% | L0 | L1L0 | 12% | 30 min | Physical presence, Accountability, Access to systems |
| Estimate wholesale and retail value of gems, following pricing guides, market fluctuations, and other relevant economic factors.Gem and Diamond Workers | 4.6% | L2 | L2L2 | 58% | 1.1 h | Physical presence, Accountability, Access to systems |
| Hold stones, gems, dies, or styluses against rotating plates, wheels, saws, or slitters to cut, shape, slit, grind, or polish them.Gem and Diamond Workers · supplemental task | 4.5% | L0 | L0L0 | 4% | 52 min | Physical presence |
| Secure gems or diamonds in holders, chucks, dops, lapidary sticks, or blocks for cutting, polishing, grinding, drilling, or shaping.Gem and Diamond Workers · supplemental task | 4.4% | L0 | L0L0 | 4% | 10 min | Physical presence |
| Measure sizes of stones' bore holes and cuts to ensure adherence to specifications, using precision measuring instruments.Gem and Diamond Workers · supplemental task | 3.7% | L0 | L0L0 | 5% | 15 min | Physical presence |
| Sort rough diamonds into categories based on shape, size, color, and quality.Gem and Diamond Workers · supplemental task | 3.1% | L0 | L1L0 | 8% | 1.5 h | Physical presence, Access to systems |
| Examine gem surfaces and internal structures, using polariscopes, refractometers, microscopes, and other optical instruments, to differentiate between stones, to identify rare specimens, or to detect flaws, defects, or peculiarities affecting gem values.Gem and Diamond Workers | 3.0% | L1 | L1L1 | 18% | 25 min | Physical presence, Accountability |
| Select shaping wheels for tasks, and mix and apply abrasives, bort, or polishing compounds.Gem and Diamond Workers · supplemental task | 3.0% | L0 | L0L1 | 10% | 18 min | Physical presence |
| Identify and document stones' clarity characteristics, using plot diagrams.Gem and Diamond Workers | 2.8% | L1 | L1L1 | 22% | 25 min | Physical presence, Accountability, Access to systems |
| Advise customers and others on the best use of gems to create attractive jewelry items.Gem and Diamond Workers | 2.6% | L2 | L2L2 | 55% | 38 min | Physical presence, Trust and care |
| Clean and polish metal items and jewelry pieces, using jewelers' tools, polishing wheels, and chemical baths.Jewelers and Precious Stone and Metal Workers | 2.5% | L0 | L0L0 | 2% | 30 min | Physical presence |
| Smooth soldered joints and rough spots, using hand files and emery paper, and polish smoothed areas with polishing wheels or buffing wire.Jewelers and Precious Stone and Metal Workers | 2.4% | L0 | L0L0 | 1% | 25 min | Physical presence |
| Examine assembled or finished products to ensure conformance to specifications, using magnifying glasses or precision measuring instruments.Jewelers and Precious Stone and Metal Workers | 2.4% | L1 | L1L1 | 15% | 12 min | Physical presence |
Show the other 29 tasks
| Task statement (O*NET occupation) | Sonnet · Haiku | Barriers | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cut and file pieces of jewelry such as rings, brooches, bracelets, and lockets.Jewelers and Precious Stone and Metal Workers | 2.3% | L0 | L0L0 | 4% | 45 min | Physical presence |
| Create jewelry from materials such as gold, silver, platinum, and precious or semiprecious stones.Jewelers and Precious Stone and Metal Workers | 2.3% | L1 | L1L2 | 18% | 8.0 h | Physical presence |
| Make repairs, such as enlarging or reducing ring sizes, soldering pieces of jewelry together, and replacing broken clasps and mountings.Jewelers and Precious Stone and Metal Workers | 2.2% | L0 | L0L1 | 6% | 52 min | Physical presence, Trust and care, Access to systems |
| Compute costs of labor and materials to determine production costs of products and articles.Jewelers and Precious Stone and Metal Workers | 2.2% | L2 | L2L3 | 75% | 45 min | Access to systems |
| Position stones and metal pieces, and set, mount, and secure items in place, using setting and hand tools.Jewelers and Precious Stone and Metal Workers | 2.1% | L0 | L0L1 | 6% | 45 min | Physical presence |
| Shape and straighten damaged or twisted articles by hand or using pliers.Jewelers and Precious Stone and Metal Workers | 2.0% | L0 | L0L0 | 4% | 20 min | Physical presence |
| Select and acquire metals and gems for designs.Jewelers and Precious Stone and Metal Workers | 2.0% | L2 | L2L2 | 45% | 2.0 h | Physical presence, Trust and care, Access to systems |
| Buy and sell jewelry, or serve as agents between buyers and sellers.Jewelers and Precious Stone and Metal Workers · supplemental task | 2.0% | L2 | L2L2 | 48% | 1.5 h | Physical presence, Accountability, Trust and care |
| Immerse stones in prescribed chemical solutions to determine specific gravities and key properties of gemstones or substitutes.Gem and Diamond Workers · supplemental task | 2.0% | L0 | L0L1 | 10% | 18 min | Physical presence, Access to systems |
| Determine appraised values of diamonds and other gemstones based on price guides, market fluctuations, and stone grades and rarity.Jewelers and Precious Stone and Metal Workers · supplemental task | 1.9% | L2 | L2L2 | 55% | 1.4 h | Physical presence, Accountability, Access to systems |
| Grade stones based on their color, perfection, and quality of cut.Jewelers and Precious Stone and Metal Workers | 1.9% | L1 | L1L2 | 20% | 22 min | Physical presence, Accountability, Access to systems |
| Record the weights and processing times of finished pieces.Jewelers and Precious Stone and Metal Workers | 1.8% | L2 | L2L2 | 38% | 8 min | Physical presence, Access to systems |
| Create new jewelry designs and modify existing designs, using computers as necessary.Jewelers and Precious Stone and Metal Workers | 1.7% | L2 | L2L2 | 58% | 4.0 h | Trust and care |
| Write or modify design specifications such as the metal contents and weights of items.Jewelers and Precious Stone and Metal Workers | 1.6% | L2 | L2L2 | 65% | 52 min | Access to systems |
| Plate articles such as jewelry pieces and watch dials, using silver, gold, nickel, or other metals.Jewelers and Precious Stone and Metal Workers | 1.6% | L0 | L0L1 | 6% | 45 min | Physical presence |
| Dismantle lapping, boring, cutting, polishing, and shaping equipment and machinery to clean and lubricate it.Gem and Diamond Workers · supplemental task | 1.6% | L0 | L0L1 | 6% | 1.3 h | Physical presence |
| Soften metal to be used in designs by heating it with a gas torch and shape it, using hammers and dies.Jewelers and Precious Stone and Metal Workers | 1.5% | L0 | L0L0 | 4% | 38 min | Physical presence |
| Pierce and cut open designs in ornamentation, using hand drills and scroll saws.Jewelers and Precious Stone and Metal Workers | 1.5% | L0 | L0L0 | 4% | 1.1 h | Physical presence |
| Construct preliminary models of wax, metal, clay, or plaster, and form sample castings in molds.Jewelers and Precious Stone and Metal Workers | 1.4% | L0 | L0L1 | 12% | 4.0 h | Physical presence |
| Research and analyze reference materials, and consult with interested parties to develop new products or modify existing designs.Jewelers and Precious Stone and Metal Workers | 1.4% | L2 | L2L2 | 55% | 4.0 h | Trust and care |
| Mark, engrave, or emboss designs on metal pieces such as castings, wire, or jewelry, following specifications.Jewelers and Precious Stone and Metal Workers | 1.3% | L1 | L1L2 | 22% | 52 min | Physical presence |
| Lay out designs on metal stock, and cut along markings to fabricate pieces used to cast metal molds.Jewelers and Precious Stone and Metal Workers · supplemental task | 1.3% | L0 | L0L1 | 12% | 1.3 h | Physical presence |
| Rout out locations where parts are to be joined to items, using routing machines.Jewelers and Precious Stone and Metal Workers · supplemental task | 1.2% | L0 | L0L0 | 4% | 20 min | Physical presence, Access to systems |
| Design and fabricate molds, models, and machine accessories, and modify hand tools used to cast metal and jewelry pieces.Jewelers and Precious Stone and Metal Workers · supplemental task | 1.1% | L1 | L1L2 | 28% | 3.5 h | Physical presence |
| Cut designs in molds or other materials to be used as models in the fabrication of metal and jewelry products.Jewelers and Precious Stone and Metal Workers · supplemental task | 1.0% | L1 | L1L2 | 28% | 2.5 h | Physical presence |
| Weigh, mix, and melt metal alloys or materials needed for jewelry models.Jewelers and Precious Stone and Metal Workers · supplemental task | 1.0% | L0 | L0L1 | 12% | 45 min | Physical presence |
| Pour molten metal alloys or other materials into molds to cast models of jewelry.Jewelers and Precious Stone and Metal Workers | 0.9% | L0 | L0L1 | 6% | 30 min | Physical presence |
| Anneal precious metal objects such as coffeepots, tea sets, and trays in gas ovens for prescribed times to soften metal for reworking.Jewelers and Precious Stone and Metal Workers · supplemental task | 0.8% | L0 | L0L1 | 6% | 1.3 h | Physical presence |
| Rotate molds to distribute alloys and to prevent formation of air pockets.Jewelers and Precious Stone and Metal Workers · supplemental task | 0.8% | L0 | L0L0 | 2% | 8 min | Physical presence |
Level: consensus of the two models (the lower level when they disagree). Share: part of the task’s working time an agent could take over. Human time: minutes a competent person needs for one instance, as estimated by the models.
Against other measures
Exposure is not delegation
| Measure | Value | Percentile | Pct |
|---|---|---|---|
| ADI (this index) | 21.8% | 34 | |
| Eloundou et al. (2024), GPT exposure β | 0.24 | 41 | |
| Felten et al. (2021), AI occupational exposure | -0.156 | 47 | |
| Webb (2020), AI patent exposure | 81 | 74 | |
| Eisfeldt et al. (2026), generative AI exposure | 0.031 | 19 | |
| Anthropic Economic Index, observed use | 0 | 16 |
Earlier indices measure whether AI can touch a task; ADI measures how much of it an agent can carry out from a goal. – : the source does not cover this occupation.
Same sub-major group (73)
Neighbouring occupations
| Occupation | ADI | % |
|---|---|---|
| Pre-press technicians 7321 | 78.4 | |
| Handicraft workers in wood, basketry and related materials 7317 | 52.2 | |
| Handicraft workers not elsewhere classified 7319 | 52.2 | |
| Printers 7322 | 33.3 | |
| Precision-instrument makers and repairers 7311 | 22.2 | |
| Potters and related workers 7314 | 15.6 | |
| Print finishing and binding workers 7323 | 13.1 | |
| Musical instrument makers and tuners 7312 | 5.5 | |
| Sign writers, decorative painters, engravers and etchers 7316 | 4.4 | |
| Glass makers, cutters, grinders and finishers 7315 | 3.7 | |
| Handicraft workers in textile, leather and related materials 7318 | 0.0 |
Dashed line: jewellery and precious-metal workers (21.8%).
Cite this record
Text
Espinal Maya, Cristian, and Santiago Jiménez Londoño. 2026. ADI v2026.1: Agent Delegability Index data, code and MCP server. Zenodo. https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.23552918. Record: Jewellery and precious-metal workers (ISCO-08 7313), https://balamlabs.org/adi/occupations/7313
BibTeX
@misc{espinal2026adidata,
title = {{ADI} v2026.1: Agent Delegability Index data, code and {MCP} server},
author = {Espinal Maya, Cristian and Jim{\'e}nez Londo{\~n}o, Santiago},
year = {2026},
publisher = {Zenodo},
version = {v2026.1},
doi = {10.5281/zenodo.23552918},
url = {https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.23552918},
note = {Record: Jewellery and precious-metal workers (ISCO-08 7313)}
}Machine-readable
The same record as static JSON, with its citation: /adi/v2026.1/isco/7313.json.