Junior

Junior Wholesale Diamond Broker

The precious stone intermediary — connecting diamond sources with jewelers and retailers.

Career Level
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Work Personality
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Enterprisingleading, persuading
Conventionalorganizing, detail-oriented
Based on Holland Code framework
Industries that often hire Junior Wholesale Diamond Brokers
Wholesale & Distribution · 64%Manufacturing · 19%Retail · 6%Professional Services · 2%Construction · 1%Administrative Services · 1%
Job markets for Junior Wholesale Diamond Brokers
Employment concentration · ~392 areas
Based on employment in related occupations
Mapped SOC categories:
Sales
BLS Occupational Employment Statistics
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What it's like

What it's like to be a Junior Wholesale Diamond Broker

As a Junior Wholesale Diamond Broker, you're working in the diamond trade — facilitating transactions between diamond sources (cutters, dealers, exchanges) and buyers (jewelers, retailers, manufacturers). You're an intermediary in a specialized, relationship-driven market.

Your day involves sourcing stones to meet buyer specifications, building relationships with suppliers and customers, evaluating diamonds, negotiating prices, and facilitating sales. You need to understand diamond grading, market pricing, and the specific needs of your buyers.

Diamond brokering is a trust-based business in a specialized industry. Success requires developing genuine expertise and building a reputation for fair dealing. The market has unique dynamics including major exchanges and traditional trading practices. If you're fascinated by diamonds and enjoy relationship-intensive deal-making, this offers a distinctive niche.

What people in this role value
RelationshipsAbove avg
AchievementModerate
Working ConditionsModerate
IndependenceModerate
RecognitionLower
SupportLower
O*NET Work Values survey
Role Profile
StrategyExecution
StructuredAdaptable
ManagingContributing
CollaborativeIndependent
Things that vary from job to job as a Junior Wholesale Diamond Broker
Diamond segmentMarket accessDeal sizeBuyer typesGeographic scope
Diamond brokering varies by segment — investment-grade stones differ from commercial quality. Market access and exchange relationships affect sourcing. Deal sizes range widely. Buyer types range from small jewelers to large retailers. Some brokers work locally; others internationally.
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Career Paths

Where this role sits in the broader career landscape — and where it can take you.

Earning potential across this track
$239K$179K$119K$60K$0KLower paying387 metro areas, sorted by salary level
All experience levels1
This level's estimated range
INDUSTRIES PAYING ABOVE AVERAGE
Technology & Information$97K+110%
Energy & Utilities$95K+107%
Professional Services$94K+104%
Financial Services$79K+72%
Government$69K+51%
Compared to Sales average across all industries
1 BLS OEWS May 2024 covers all Junior Wholesale Diamond Brokers (SOC 41-4012.00), not just this title · BEA RPP 2023
* Top salaries exceed this figure. BLS caps reported wages at ~$240K to protect individual privacy in high-earning roles.
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What it takes to advance
1
Diamond expertise
Evaluating quality and value accurately
2
Network building
Access to both sources and buyers
3
Negotiation
Creating deals that work for all parties
Lateral Moves
Diamond Buyer (retail) →
If you want to buy for a specific retailer
Gemstone Broker →
If you want to expand beyond diamonds
Questions you might ask when interviewing
What diamond segment does the business focus on?
How are supplier relationships structured?
Who are the primary buyers?
What does typical deal size look like?
How is compensation structured?
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The Broader Landscape

Roles like this one sit within a broader occupational category. The numbers below reflect that full landscape — helpful for context, but your specific experience will depend on level, specialty, and where you work.

$38K–$134K
Salary Range
10th – 90th percentile
1.3M
U.S. Employment
+0.3%
10yr Growth
115K
Annual Openings

How this category is changing

$64K$61K$58K$55K$52K201920202021202220232024$52K$64K
BLS OEWS May 2024 · BLS Employment Projections 2024–2034

Skills & Requirements

Active ListeningSpeakingPersuasionNegotiationSocial PerceptivenessCritical ThinkingReading ComprehensionWritingCoordinationJudgment and Decision Making
O*NET OnLine · Bureau of Labor Statistics
Mapped SOC Codes
41-4012.00

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Federal data: BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics (May 2024) · BLS Employment Projections · O*NET OnLine
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