3 Ways To Become A Jeweler - WikiHow

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1 Start networking. Meet as many people in the jewelry industry as you can--other jewelers, jewelry designers, salespeople, gallery owners. Tell them that you want to become a jeweler and ask them for advice. When a job opens up, let them know you’re available and ready to learn. [7]
2 Start small and work your way up in the jewelry industry. On-the-job training will be one of the most important learning opportunities you receive in your career as a jeweler. Accept any job offer you receive from a jewelry store or gallery, even if it means you’ll be making sales on the floor or polishing jewels in the back.
- A job as a salesperson can give you valuable experience in interacting with customers and learning what they’re looking for, and help you expand your network in the meantime.[8]
- Many jewelers-in-training start out as polishers and gain valuable on-the-job experience through informal apprenticeships in manufacturing facilities, retail stores, or repair shops.
3 Learn from jewelers already in the business. Even if you’re working as a salesperson, ask to observe and learn from the store’s bench jeweler or gemologist. Soak up all the knowledge you can from these professionals who’ve had success in the industry. [9] X Trustworthy Source US Bureau of Labor Statistics U.S. government agency that collects and reports labor-related information Go to source
- For example, you could work regular shift as a salesperson in the retail store, but ask to come in after hours or on days off to observe the jeweler at work. Treat the jeweler to coffee and ask for any tips they have for an aspiring jeweler.