Jewelers and Precious Stone and Metal Workers
Jewelers and precious stone and metal workers are responsible for
designing, creating, and repairing jewelry and other decorative items
made from precious stones and metals. They may work in a variety of
settings, including jewelry stores, repair shops, manufacturing
facilities, design studios where they create custom pieces, or museums
or archaeological sites. They require a moderate background in the
geosciences, especially mineralogy and gemology. Their work typically
involves:
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Knowing the properties of a variety of materials and how to cut,
polish, fuse, and solder them. This often includes gold, silver,
diamonds, and other gems.
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Restoring or helping with the conservation of historic jewelry or
other artifacts.
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Designing jewelry or other decorative pieces, either by hand or
using computer-aided design (CAD) software.
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Repairing damaged jewelry or other decorative items.
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