DesignISCO 7313
Jewellery mounter
Jewellery mounters create the framework for a piece of jewellery, on which the precious stones are added to later.
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Rate 5 of the 12 essential skills of this occupation (European ESCO data). No account needed.
use jewellery equipment
adjust jewellery
create jewellery
select gems for jewellery
ensure conformance to jewel design specifications
European Skills Framework
Skills and knowledge areas required for this occupation based on European classification.
Essential (12)
precious metalsprecious metalsTypes of rare metal that occur naturally and have a high economic value.jewellery processesjewellery processesMaterials and processes involved in creating jewellery items like earrings, necklaces, rings, brackets, etc.precious metal processingprecious metal processingVarious processing methods on precious metals such as gold, silver and platinum.use jewellery equipmentuse jewellery equipmentHandle, modify, or repair jewellery-making equipment such as jigs, fixtures, and hand tools such as scrapers, cutters, gougers, and shapers.adjust jewelleryadjust jewelleryReshape, re-size and polish jewellery mountings. Customise jewellery according to customers' wishes.create jewellerycreate jewelleryCreate pieces of jewellery using precious materials such as silver and gold.select gems for jewelleryselect gems for jewellerySelect and purchase gems to use in jewellery pieces and designs.ensure conformance to jewel design specificationsensure conformance to jewel design specificationsExamine finished jewellery products to ensure that they meet quality standards and design specifications. Use magnifying glasses, polariscopes or other optical instruments.select metals for jewelleryselect metals for jewellerySelect and purchase precious metals and alloys to use in jewellery pieces.create master modelscreate master modelsMake vulcanised rubber moulds that can be used for the lost wax casting process.build jewellery modelsbuild jewellery modelsConstruct preliminary jewel models using wax, plaster or clay. Create sample castings in moulds.clean jewellery piecesclean jewellery piecesClean and polish metal items and pieces of jewellery; handle mechanical jewellery-making tools such as polishing wheels.
Optional (15) — show
electroplating metal materialselectroplating metal materialsThe 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.engraving technologiesengraving technologiesThe characteristics of various materials and methods used to engrave something on a surface.cultured pearlscultured pearlsThe 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.imitation jewelleryimitation jewelleryThe materials and processes used to create imitation jewellery, and how to manipulate the materials.coiningcoiningThe 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.engrave patternsengrave patternsEngrave and print designs and patterns onto a variety of surfaces.advise customers on jewellery and watchesadvise customers on jewellery and watchesProvide 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 provid...trade in jewellerytrade in jewelleryBuy and sell jewellery, or serve as an intermediate between potential buyers and sellers.cast jewellery metalcast jewellery metalHeat and melt jewellery materials; pour in moulds to cast jewellery models. Use jewellery-making material such as spanners, pliers or presses.heat jewellery metalsheat jewellery metalsHeat, melt and shape metals for jewellery making.perform wire wrappingperform wire wrappingWrap metal, steel or similar wires around jewellery and connect them to each other using mechanical techniques to create a decorative shape.assemble jewellery partsassemble jewellery partsAssemble and thread different jewellery parts together such as pearls, locks, wire, and chains by soldering, clamping, welding or lacing the materials.perform damasceningperform damasceningPerform the art of inserting contrasting materials, such as different types of metal, into one another in order to create detailed patterns.develop jewellery designsdevelop jewellery designsDevelop new jewellery designs and products, and modify existing designs.estimate cost of jewellery and watches' maintenanceestimate cost of jewellery and watches' maintenanceEstimate the total cost for the maintenance of watches or pieces of jewellery.
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Frequently asked questions
What does a jewellery mounter do?
Jewellery mounters create the framework for a piece of jewellery, on which the precious stones are added to later.
What skills does a jewellery mounter need?
A jewellery mounter needs 12 essential skills, including precious metals, jewellery processes, precious metal processing, use jewellery equipment, adjust jewellery.
Will AI replace jewellery mounter jobs?
The AI disruption score for jewellery mounter is 17/100 (low risk). Skills most exposed to automation: precious metals, engrave patterns, ensure conformance to jewel design specifications. Most resilient: perform damascening, heat jewellery metals, cultured pearls.
AI Replacement Risk
17/ 100
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