jewellery processes
Materials and processes involved in creating jewellery items like earrings, necklaces, rings, brackets, etc.
Jewellers fabricate and repair various jewellery articles. They create models from wax or metal and they may undertake the casting process (place wax model in casting ring, create moulds, pour molten metal into mould, or operate centrifugal casting machine to cast articles). Jewellers also cut, saw, file, and solder pieces of jewellery together, using a soldering torch, carving tools and hand tools and polish the article.
Competences and skills
45 ESCO relationsEssential knowledge 1 competence
Occupation specific
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Sector-specific
1 competenceCross-sector
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Essential skills and competences 13 competences
Occupation specific
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Sector-specific
11 competencesadjust jewellery
Reshape, re-size and polish jewellery mountings. Customise jewellery according to customers' wishes.
build jewellery models
Construct preliminary jewel models using wax, plaster or clay. Create sample castings in moulds.
clean jewellery pieces
Clean and polish metal items and pieces of jewellery; handle mechanical jewellery-making tools such as polishing wheels.
create jewellery
Create pieces of jewellery using precious materials such as silver and gold.
develop jewellery designs
Develop new jewellery designs and products, and modify existing designs.
ensure conformance to jewel design specifications
Examine finished jewellery products to ensure that they meet quality standards and design specifications. Use magnifying glasses, polariscopes or other optical instruments.
mount stones in jewels
Mount gemstones in pieces of jewellery closely following design specifications. Place, set and mount gemstones and metal parts.
record jewel processing time
Record the amount of time it took to process an item of jewellery.
record jewel weight
Record the weight of finished jewellery pieces.
repair jewellery
Make jewellery repairs, such as enlarging or reducing ring sizes, soldering pieces of jewellery back together, and replacing broken or worn-out clasps and mountings.
use jewellery equipment
Handle, modify, or repair jewellery-making equipment such as jigs, fixtures, and hand tools such as scrapers, cutters, gougers, and shapers.
Cross-sector
2 competencesappraise gemstones
Assess and analyse cut and polished gemstones, determine if they are natural or synthetic and verify their worth. Look at the gem's colour, clarity, and cutting properties in order to grade their value.
assemble jewellery parts
Assemble and thread different jewellery parts together such as pearls, locks, wire, and chains by soldering, clamping, welding or lacing the materials.
Optional knowledge 9 competences
Occupation specific
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Sector-specific
3 competencesimitation jewellery
The materials and processes used to create imitation jewellery, and how to manipulate the materials.
jewellery product categories
Categories in which various types of jewellery can be found such as diamond fashion jewellery or diamond bridal jewellery.
minerals prices
Prices of metals and minerals and associated production costs.
Cross-sector
6 competencescoining
The process of shaping metal parts with a high relief or very fine features, such as coins, medals, badges or buttons, by pressing the surface of the metal between two dies.
cultured pearls
The process of creating pearls by inserting a piece of tissue in the centre of the oyster to help create pearls under controlled conditions, instead of the accidentally occurring natural pearls.
electroplating metal materials
The various processes various materials used for electroplating may produce, such as copper plating, silver plating, nickle plating, gold plating, embossed gold plating, degreasing, and others.
electroplating processes
The various metalworking processes using electric current to form metal coating on an electrode and on the workpiece, such as pulse electroplating, pulse electrodeposition, brush electroplating, and others.
engraving technologies
The characteristics of various materials and methods used to engrave something on a surface.
precious metals
Types of rare metal that occur naturally and have a high economic value.
Optional skills and competences 22 competences
Occupation specific
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Sector-specific
18 competencesapply restoration techniques
Select and apply appropriate restoration techniques in order to achieve the required restoration goals. This encompasses preventive measures, remedial measures, restoration processes and management processes.
cast jewellery metal
Heat and melt jewellery materials; pour in moulds to cast jewellery models. Use jewellery-making material such as spanners, pliers or presses.
conduct jewellery market research
Conduct market research in order to identify which types of jewellery items are popular at a specific time: earrings, rings, neckwear, wrist wear, etc.
design objects to be crafted
Sketch, draw or design sketches and drawings from memory, live models, manufactured products or reference materials in the process of crafting and sculpting.
engrave patterns
Engrave and print designs and patterns onto a variety of surfaces.
estimate cost of jewellery and watches' maintenance
Estimate the total cost for the maintenance of watches or pieces of jewellery.
estimate restoration costs
Estimate the cost implications of restoring and replacing products or parts.
estimate value of used jewellery and watches
Assess used metal (gold, silver) and gems (diamonds, emeralds) based on age and current market rates.
evaluate restoration procedures
Evaluate the outcome of conservation and restoration procedures. Evaluate the degree of risk, success of treatment or activity and communicate the results.
handle jewellery and watches insurance claims
Provide assistance to customers whose watches or jewelleries have been stolen or damaged. Communicate with insurance companies in order to quickly replace or refund items.
heat jewellery metals
Heat, melt and shape metals for jewellery making.
maintain jewels and watches
Use cleaning equipment to properly care for jewellery and watches, as per customer request. This might involve cleaning and polishing watches and pieces of jewellery.
perform enamelling
Apply enamel paint on surface using brushes.
perform wire wrapping
Wrap metal, steel or similar wires around jewellery and connect them to each other using mechanical techniques to create a decorative shape.
select gems for jewellery
Select and purchase gems to use in jewellery pieces and designs.
select metals for jewellery
Select and purchase precious metals and alloys to use in jewellery pieces
select restoration activities
Determine restoration needs and requirements and plan the activities. Consider the desired results, the level of intervention required, evaluation of alternatives, constraints on actions, stakeholder demands, possible risks and future options.
trade in jewellery
Buy and sell jewellery, or serve as an intermediate between potential buyers and sellers.
Cross-sector
4 competencesadvise customers on jewellery and watches
Provide customers with detailed advice on watches and pieces of jewellery available in the store. Explain about different brands and models and their characteristics and features. Recommend and provide personal advice on pieces of jewellery, according to the customer's needs and preferences.
pass on trade techniques
Pass on knowledge and skills, explain and demonstrate the application of equipment and materials and answer questions about trade techniques for the manufacturing of products.
perform damascening
Perform the art of inserting contrasting materials, such as different types of metal, into one another in order to create detailed patterns.
sell clocks
Sell clocks, watches, or related accessories according to the customer's preferences.