Also called: Jeweler, Goldsmith
Makes, repairs, and resizes jewelry by hand at a workbench.
They size rings, set diamonds, solder broken chains, and fabricate custom engagement rings from gold or platinum. Their bench has torches, files, and microscopes. Repairs come in all day.
Based on BLS jewelers and precious stone and metal workers, May 2024 estimates.
Approximate: anchored on Bureau of Labor Statistics data for a broader job group.
Certificate, about 1 year after high school. Trade school or apprenticeship; Jewelers of America certification.
Ways in: Trade school, Apprenticeship, On-the-job training. Training cost: Under $15k.
Majors to look at: Jewelry Design, Metalsmithing.
Shrinking (about -4% over 10 years). Slight decline projected, but skilled bench jewelers are in short supply.
Low risk for 10 years. CAD and casting assist, but stone setting, repairs and sizing are precise handwork at the bench.
Classes: Art 3-D Design or metals, Chemistry, Geometry.
Official data: O*NET occupation 51-9071.
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