Jewelers and Precious Stone and Metal Workers

Design, fabricate, adjust, repair, or appraise jewelry, gold, silver, other precious metals, or gems.

91 alternate job titles:

Antique Jewelry Repairer Appraisal Technician (Appraisal Tech) Appraiser Arborer Artisan Jeweler Artist Bead Maker Bench Jeweler Bench Molder Bracelet Maker Brass Chaser Brilliandeer Looper Bronze Chaser Brooch Maker Caster Centrifugal Casting Machine Operator Certified Bench Jeweler Technician (Certified Bench Jeweler Tech) Chain Maker Chaser Craft Worker Crafter Dial Maker Diamond Expert Diamond Grader Diamond Polisher Diamond Setter Diamond Specialist Engine Turner Engraver Fabricator Facetor Fancy Wire Drawer Gem Cutter Gem Technician (Gem Tech) Gemologist Girdler Goldbeater Goldsmith Hammer Setter Hammersmith Hand Chain Maker Jewel Bearings Maker Jeweler Jewelry Appraiser Jewelry Bench Molder Jewelry Bench Worker Jewelry Designer Jewelry Drill Operator Jewelry Drilling Machine Operator Jewelry Engine Turner Jewelry Finisher Jewelry Inspector Jewelry Maker Jewelry Mechanic Jewelry Model Maker Jewelry Mold Maker Jewelry Repairer Jewelry Solderer Jewelry Stone Setter Jewelry Technician (Jewelry Tech) Jewelsmith Lapidarist Layout Worker Locket Maker Metal Engraver Metal Finisher Metal Polisher Model Maker Mold Maker Pearl Restorer Pewter Caster Pewter Fabricator Pewter Finisher Pewter Silverware Turner Pewterer Phonograph Needle Tip Maker Platinumsmith Polisher Pronger Ring Maker Sample Maker Setter Silver Chaser Silver Jewelry Bench Hand Silver Jewelry Chaser Silversmith Solderer Special Order Jeweler Stamper Stone Setter Stonecutter
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Salary Information

Jewelers and Precious Stone and Metal Workers: $49,140 (median) per year.

Starting salary (10th percentile).
Required expreience: Varies by Company


Data source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics

Daily Tasks & Responsibilities

Task Description Category
Align parts or workpieces to ensure proper assembly. General
Polish materials, workpieces, or finished products. General
Smooth metal surfaces or edges. General
Solder parts or workpieces. General
Repair precision devices or workpieces. General
Clean workpieces or finished products. General
Cut industrial materials in preparation for fabrication or processing. General
Select production input materials. General
Order materials, supplies, or equipment. General
Estimate costs of products, services, or materials. General
Measure dimensions of completed products or workpieces to verify conformance to specifications. General
Drill holes in parts, equipment, or materials. General
Place materials into molds. General
Reshape small metal components for precision assembly. General
Shape metal workpieces with hammers or other small hand tools. General
Heat material or workpieces to prepare for or complete production. General
Determine the value of goods or services. General
Apply protective or decorative finishes to workpieces or products. General
Sell products or services. General
Purchase products or services. General
Record operational or production data. General
Draw guide lines or markings on materials or workpieces using patterns or other references. General
Prepare materials for processing. General
Measure ingredients or substances to be used in production processes. General
Melt metal, plastic, or other materials to prepare for production. General
Adjust position of molds during processing. General
Design jewelry or decorative objects. Development
Build production molds. Development
Engrave designs, text, or other markings onto materials, workpieces, or products. Development
Confer with customers or designers to determine order specifications. Development
Mix ingredients to create specific finishes. Development
Evaluate quality of materials or products. Analysis
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    Technology Requirements

    Technology Description
    Adobe Illustrator Graphics or photo imaging software
    Adobe Photoshop Graphics or photo imaging software
    Intuit QuickBooks Accounting software
    Microsoft Excel Spreadsheet software
    Microsoft Outlook Electronic mail software
    Microsoft Word Word processing software
    Computer assisted jewelry design CAD software Computer aided design CAD software
    Customer information databases Customer relationship management CRM software
    Inventory tracking software Inventory management software
    Jewelry store point of sale POS software Point of sale POS software
    Metal designing software Computer aided design CAD software
    Web browser software Internet browser software
    Retail management software Data base user interface and query software
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      Relevant Certifications

      Industry certifications that may be valuable for this career role:

      Certification Issuing Organization Practice Test
      Certified Gemologist American Gem Society Not Available
      Certified Gemologist Appraiser American Gem Society Not Available
      Independent Certified Gemologist Appraiser American Gem Society Not Available
      Registered Jeweler American Gem Society Not Available
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