Opportunities in Jewellery Design

As a trained, experienced professional who can demonstrate the right skills and knowledge, you should be able to pursue many exciting and respected career options.

Jewelery Stores

Department stores, specialty retailers, designer boutiques and galleries market all kinds of Jewelery. Much of what they sell is made by their own custom designers. In addition, these establishments often have busy service departments that offer cleaning, repair, polishing, and re-setting to their customers. As employees gain more skills in Jewelery design and repair, they may take advantage of opportunities to specialize in a specific area of the field such as goldsmithing, wax carving or stone setting.

Independent Shop Ownership

It takes hard work and good business skills to run a retail business. But because Jewelery may sell at a good mark-up, return on investment could be excellent. Owners of independent Jewelery shops have the opportunity to enjoy a great sense of accomplishment, and can create their own success stories every day.

Manufacturing Companies

Jewelery manufacturers use the skills of qualified specialists to fill a variety of needs. There’s room for designers, gemologists, goldsmiths, stone setters, engravers and modelmakers. Manufacturers also employ sales and marketing representatives who travel to call on their retail customers and attend trade shows to promote their unique collections.

Private Studios

An enterprising Jewelery designer may want to start a business from home, using inexpensive tools in a simple workshop. Such a business often starts with repair and custom design services for friends and family members, and can grow as a result of word-of-mouth advertising from satisfied customers.

Local Fairs & Flea Markets

Throughout the country, craft fairs, art shows, and festivals frequently draw substantial crowds who come to buy the work of artisans and craftspeople. Low overhead and good mark-up make this an attractive way to do business.

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