jewellery mounter

jewellery processes

Materials and processes involved in creating jewellery items like earrings, necklaces, rings, brackets, etc.

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precious metal processing

Various processing methods on precious metals such as gold, silver and platinum.

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precious metals

Types of rare metal that occur naturally and have a high economic value.

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create master models

Make vulcanised rubber moulds that can be used for the lost wax casting process.

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adjust jewellery

Reshape, re-size and polish jewellery mountings. Customise jewellery according to customers' wishes.

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build jewellery models

Construct preliminary jewel models using wax, plaster or clay. Create sample castings in moulds.

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clean jewellery pieces

Clean and polish metal items and pieces of jewellery; handle mechanical jewellery-making tools such as polishing wheels.

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create jewellery

Create pieces of jewellery using precious materials such as silver and gold.

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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.

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select gems for jewellery

Select and purchase gems to use in jewellery pieces and designs.

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select metals for jewellery

Select and purchase precious metals and alloys to use in jewellery pieces

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use jewellery equipment

Handle, modify, or repair jewellery-making equipment such as jigs, fixtures, and hand tools such as scrapers, cutters, gougers, and shapers.

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imitation jewellery

The materials and processes used to create imitation jewellery, and how to manipulate the materials.

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coining

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.

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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.

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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.

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engraving technologies

The characteristics of various materials and methods used to engrave something on a surface.

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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.

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develop jewellery designs

Develop new jewellery designs and products, and modify existing designs.

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engrave patterns

Engrave and print designs and patterns onto a variety of surfaces.

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estimate cost of jewellery and watches' maintenance

Estimate the total cost for the maintenance of watches or pieces of jewellery.

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heat jewellery metals

Heat, melt and shape metals for jewellery making.

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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.

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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.

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trade in jewellery

Buy and sell jewellery, or serve as an intermediate between potential buyers and sellers.

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advise 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.

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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.

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perform damascening

Perform the art of inserting contrasting materials, such as different types of metal, into one another in order to create detailed patterns.

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