Jewelers and Precious Stone and Metal Workers
What is a Jewelers and Precious Stone and Metal Workers?
Jewelers and precious stone and metal workers are skilled artisans who design, create, and repair jewelry and other ornamental items made from precious metals, gemstones, and other materials. They utilize a variety of techniques, including metalworking, gem cutting, polishing, and engraving, to craft bespoke pieces that can range from simple to intricate designs. Their work involves understanding and selecting materials, applying artistic vision, and often includes custom work tailored to clients' specifications. These artisans may also be involved in the appraisal of jewelry, assessing quality and value, and may work in retail, specialty shops, or independently. Overall, the profession blends artistry with technical precision, requiring a keen eye for detail, creativity, and knowledge of jewelry-making processes and materials.
Tasks
- Position stones and metal pieces, and set, mount, and secure items in place, using setting and hand tools.
- Smooth soldered joints and rough spots, using hand files and emery paper, and polish smoothed areas with polishing wheels or buffing wire.
- Create jewelry from materials such as gold, silver, platinum, and precious or semiprecious stones.
- Make repairs, such as enlarging or reducing ring sizes, soldering pieces of jewelry together, and replacing broken clasps and mountings.
- Clean and polish metal items and jewelry pieces, using jewelers' tools, polishing wheels, and chemical baths.
Technology Skills
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Graphics or photo imaging software
- Adobe Illustrator
- Adobe Photoshop
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Computer aided design CAD software
- Computer assisted jewelry design CAD software
- Metal designing software
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Spreadsheet software
- Microsoft Excel
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Electronic mail software
- Microsoft Outlook
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Accounting software
- Intuit QuickBooks
Tools Used
- Jewellers pliers
- Tweezers
- Hammers
- Tumblers or polishers
- Dapping punches
Knowledge
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Customer and Personal Service
Knowledge of principles and processes for providing customer and personal services. This includes customer needs assessment, meeting quality standards for services, and evaluation of customer satisfaction.
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Production and Processing
Knowledge of raw materials, production processes, quality control, costs, and other techniques for maximizing the effective manufacture and distribution of goods.
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Design
Knowledge of design techniques, tools, and principles involved in production of precision technical plans, blueprints, drawings, and models.
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Mechanical
Knowledge of machines and tools, including their designs, uses, repair, and maintenance.
Skills
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Active Listening
Giving full attention to what other people are saying, taking time to understand the points being made, asking questions as appropriate, and not interrupting at inappropriate times.
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Critical Thinking
Using logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions, or approaches to problems.
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Speaking
Talking to others to convey information effectively.
Abilities
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Near Vision
The ability to see details at close range (within a few feet of the observer).
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Finger Dexterity
The ability to make precisely coordinated movements of the fingers of one or both hands to grasp, manipulate, or assemble very small objects.
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Arm-Hand Steadiness
The ability to keep your hand and arm steady while moving your arm or while holding your arm and hand in one position.
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Manual Dexterity
The ability to quickly move your hand, your hand together with your arm, or your two hands to grasp, manipulate, or assemble objects.
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Oral Comprehension
The ability to listen to and understand information and ideas presented through spoken words and sentences.
Work Activities
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Thinking Creatively
Developing, designing, or creating new applications, ideas, relationships, systems, or products, including artistic contributions.
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Getting Information
Observing, receiving, and otherwise obtaining information from all relevant sources.
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Making Decisions and Solving Problems
Analyzing information and evaluating results to choose the best solution and solve problems.
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Estimating the Quantifiable Characteristics of Products, Events, or Information
Estimating sizes, distances, and quantities; or determining time, costs, resources, or materials needed to perform a work activity.
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Judging the Qualities of Objects, Services, or People
Assessing the value, importance, or quality of things or people.
Detailed Work Activities
- Polish materials, workpieces, or finished products.
- Smooth metal surfaces or edges.
- Align parts or workpieces to ensure proper assembly.
- Design jewelry or decorative objects.
- Clean workpieces or finished products.
Work Interests
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Realistic
Work involves designing, building, or repairing of equipment, materials, or structures, engaging in physical activity, or working outdoors. Realistic occupations are often associated with engineering, mechanics and electronics, construction, woodworking, transportation, machine operation, agriculture, animal services, physical or manual labor, athletics, or protective services.
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Artistic
Work involves creating original visual artwork, performances, written works, food, or music for a variety of media, or applying artistic principles to the design of various objects and materials. Artistic occupations are often associated with visual arts, applied arts and design, performing arts, music, creative writing, media, or culinary art.
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Conventional
Work involves following procedures and regulations to organize information or data, typically in a business setting. Conventional occupations are often associated with office work, accounting, mathematics/statistics, information technology, finance, or human resources.
Job Outlook
Projected salary and job growth
$30790.0 - $78500.0
New job opportunities are less likely in the future. : Below Average
Assessment
Related assessments and tests
No assessment available.