Cultured pearls, precious or semi-precious stones, and synthetic or reconstructed precious or semi-precious stones (except industrial diamonds and piezo-electric quartz), worked (except simply sawn, cleaved, bruted or roughly shaped), but not strung, mounted or set

CPC v2.1 Code: 38220

About cultured pearls, precious or semi-precious stones, and synthetic or reconstructed precious or semi-precious stones (except industrial diamonds and piezo-electric quartz), worked (except simply sawn, cleaved, bruted or roughly shaped), but not strung, mounted or set

cpc code 38220 covers a diverse range of worked precious and semi-precious stones, including cultured pearls, as well as synthetic or reconstructed versions of these materials. This industry plays a vital role in the global jewelry and luxury goods supply chain, providing the raw materials that are transformed into a wide array of high-value products. The processing and refinement of these stones is a specialized field, requiring skilled labor and advanced technologies to ensure quality and consistency.

Production process

The production techniques used in this industry involve a range of specialized processes, such as cutting, polishing, and faceting the stones to enhance their natural beauty and luster. Cultured pearls undergo a delicate culturing process, where a nucleus is implanted into an oyster or mussel, which then produces the pearl over time. Synthetic and reconstructed stones are created through advanced manufacturing methods, often mimicking the properties and appearance of their natural counterparts.

Production inputs

The main inputs required for this industry include the raw materials, such as 38211 Pearls, natural or cultured, whether or not worked or graded but not strung, mounted or set, 38212 Diamonds, whether or not worked, but not mounted or set, and a variety of other precious and semi-precious stones. Additionally, specialized machinery and equipment, as well as skilled labor, are essential for the intricate processing and refinement of these materials.

Production outputs

The outputs of this industry are the worked, but unstrung, unmounted, and unset, precious and semi-precious stones, which are then consumed by a range of other industries, such as 38230 Jewelry, goldsmiths' and silversmiths' wares and other articles of precious or semi-precious materials, 38240 Imitation jewelry, and 38250 Articles of precious metals or of metals clad with precious metals, n.e.c.. These processed stones are the building blocks for a wide array of luxury goods, from fine jewelry to high-end decorative items.

Family tree for cultured pearls, precious or semi-precious stones, and synthetic or reconstructed precious or semi-precious stones (except industrial diamonds and piezo-electric quartz), worked (except simply sawn, cleaved, bruted or roughly shaped), but not strung, mounted or set

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    A["<a href='/classifications/cpc/v2-1/3'>3: Other transportable goods, except metal products, machinery and equipment</a>"]
A --> B["<a href='/classifications/cpc/v2-1/38'>38: Furniture; other transportable goods n.e.c.</a>"]
B --> C["<a href='/classifications/cpc/v2-1/382'>382: Jewellery and related articles</a>"]
C --> D["<a href='/classifications/cpc/v2-1/3822'>3822: Cultured pearls, precious or semi-precious stones, and synthetic or reconstructed precious or semi-precious stones (except industrial diamonds and piezo-electric quartz), worked (except simply sawn, cleaved, bruted or roughly shaped), but not strung, mounted or set</a>"]
D --> E["<a href='/classifications/cpc/v2-1/38220'>38220: Cultured pearls, precious or semi-precious stones, and synthetic or reconstructed precious or semi-precious stones (except industrial diamonds and piezo-electric quartz), worked (except simply sawn, cleaved, bruted or roughly shaped), but not strung, mounted or set</a>"]

    
    

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