jewellery processes
Materials and processes involved in creating jewellery items like earrings, necklaces, rings, brackets, etc.
Filigree makers create a delicate kind of jewellery, usually of gold and silver, called a filigree. They solder together tiny beads, twisted threads or a combination of the two to the surface of an object in the same metal, arranged in an artistic motif.
Competences and skills
39 ESCO relationsEssential knowledge 1 competence
Occupation specific
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1 competenceCross-sector
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Essential skills and competences 18 competences
Occupation specific
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Sector-specific
12 competencesadjust jewellery
Reshape, re-size and polish jewellery mountings. Customise jewellery according to customers' wishes.
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.
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.
heat jewellery metals
Heat, melt and shape metals for jewellery making.
mark designs on metal pieces
Mark or engrave designs on metal pieces or pieces of jewellery, closely following design specifications.
mount stones in jewels
Mount gemstones in pieces of jewellery closely following design specifications. Place, set and mount gemstones and metal parts.
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.
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
smoothen rough jewel parts
Smoothen rough parts of pieces of jewellery using hand files and emery paper.
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
6 competencesapply precision metalworking techniques
Comply with precision standards specific to an organisation or product in metalworking, involved in processes such as engraving, precise cutting, welding.
operate soldering equipment
Use soldering equipment to melt and join together pieces of metal or steel, such as a soldering gun, soldering torch, gas-powered iron, and others.
operate welding equipment
Use welding equipment to melt and join together pieces of metal or steel, wearing protective eyewear during the working process.
perform damascening
Perform the art of inserting contrasting materials, such as different types of metal, into one another in order to create detailed patterns.
perform metal work
Work with metal and iron materials in order to assemble individual pieces or structures.
use precision tools
Use electronic, mechanical, electric, or optical precision tools, such as drilling machines, grinders, gear cutters and milling machines to boost accuracy while machining products.
Optional knowledge 5 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.
watches and jewellery products
The offered watches and jewellery products, their functionalities, properties and legal and regulatory requirements.
Cross-sector
2 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.
Optional skills and competences 15 competences
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Sector-specific
13 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.
build jewellery models
Construct preliminary jewel models using wax, plaster or clay. Create sample castings in moulds.
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.
develop jewellery designs
Develop new jewellery designs and products, and modify existing designs.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Cross-sector
2 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.