Jewellers
Jewellers design and create custom jewelry pieces, repair broken items, and resize rings and bracelets. They use precision tools, CAD design software, 3D printing technology, and metalworking equipment to craft unique pieces. This career requires artistic vision, steady hands, technical skills, and knowledge of different metals and gemstones.
Did you know?
In Australia, you can start as an apprentice jeweller while completing a Certificate III in Jewellery Manufacture. This hands-on training typically takes 3-4 years and provides practical experience alongside formal qualifications.
At a glance
Typical average pay
$68,000 Avg/yr
Growth
Stable
Top skill
Active Listening
Things to consider
Essential Skills and Artistic Development
Develop your artistic abilities, hand-eye coordination, and attention to detail during high school. Practice with small crafts and consider taking art classes to build the creative foundation needed for jewellery design.
Business and Entrepreneurial Opportunities
Many jewellers eventually start their own businesses or work as freelance designers. Understanding business principles and customer service will be valuable if you want to run your own jewellery store or workshop.
Key responsibilities
Examining designs and specifications for jewellery and precious metal objects
Shaping moulded metal by cutting, filing, beating, turning and bending, using specialised hand and power tools
Assembling articles by soldering, screwing, riveting and otherwise joining
Securing precious stones in retaining prongs and ridges, and smoothing and checking final settings
Engraving designs on ring settings, brooches, bracelets and other articles