jewellery processes
Materials and processes involved in creating jewellery items like earrings, necklaces, rings, brackets, etc.
Silversmiths design, manufacture and sell jewelry. They also adjust, repair and appraise gems and jewelry. Silversmiths are specialized in working with silver and other precious metals.
Competences and skills
38 ESCO relationsEssential knowledge 3 competences
Occupation specific
0 competencesNo competences in this bucket.
Sector-specific
2 competencesmetal and metal ore products
The offered metal and metal ore products, their functionalities, properties and legal and regulatory requirements.
Cross-sector
1 competencecharacteristics of precious metals
Variations of precious metals according to density, corrossion resistance, electrical conductivity, light reflectivity and quality.
Essential skills and competences 13 competences
Occupation specific
0 competencesNo competences in this bucket.
Sector-specific
11 competencescast jewellery metal
Heat and melt jewellery materials; pour in moulds to cast jewellery models. Use jewellery-making material such as spanners, pliers or presses.
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.
heat jewellery metals
Heat, melt and shape metals for jewellery making.
mount stones in jewels
Mount gemstones in pieces of jewellery closely following design specifications. Place, set and mount gemstones and metal parts.
pour molten metal into moulds
Pour molten steel or metal into moulds; operate by hand or by using cranes.
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
2 competencesapply smithing techniques
Apply techniques and use technologies in relation to the various smithing processes, including sculpting, forging, upsetting, heat treating, and finishing.
cut metal products
Operate cutting and measuring instruments in order to cut/shape pieces of metal into given dimensions.
Optional knowledge 5 competences
Occupation specific
0 competencesNo competences in this bucket.
Sector-specific
2 competencesjewellery 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
3 competenceselectroplating 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.
Optional skills and competences 17 competences
Occupation specific
0 competencesNo competences in this bucket.
Sector-specific
14 competencesadjust jewellery
Reshape, re-size and polish jewellery mountings. Customise jewellery according to customers' wishes.
apply 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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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
3 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.