Trends Jewellers are employed by small and large retail outlets, department stores, wholesale and manufacturing companies to assemble, repair, appraise and sell fine jewellery. They also polish, cut and set various gems.
Many jewellers are self-employed.
As a jeweller, you will work with metals and precious stones to make jewellery such as rings, brooches and necklaces for retail sale. You will also mount stones according to customer's specifications and appraise gemstones and diamonds. Travelling to other destinations on buying expeditions is common. You may also design fine jewellery for general sale and custom orders. You will have frequent interaction with customers and wholesalers.