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U.S. Dept. of Labor code 51-9071.00Market Standard — pending BLS/OEWS enrichment

Jewelers and Precious Stone and Metal Workers

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

What this job is about

Create and repair jewelry while ensuring quality and design specifications.

What this work involves, step by step

AI can help most with the planning, drafting, and paperwork below — not the hands-on parts.

  1. 1

    Select materials for jewelry creation

    Choose appropriate metals and gems based on design requirements.

  2. 2

    Design jewelry pieces

    Utilize software like Adobe Illustrator to create new jewelry designs.

  3. 3

    Craft and assemble jewelry

    Cut, file, and solder pieces together to form the final product.

  4. 4

    Polish and finish jewelry

    Clean and polish items using tools and chemical baths for a refined look.

  5. 5

    Evaluate and document final products

    Examine finished pieces for quality and record weights and processing times.

Tools used in this work
Adobe IllustratorAdobe PhotoshopIntuit QuickBooksMicrosoft ExcelMicrosoft OutlookMicrosoft Word

Free — no credit card required. 200 messages included.