The table below provides information about the number of workers in this occupation in various regions. It also provides information about the expected growth rate and future job openings.

Employment

About 34% of all jewelers are self-employed. Some own their own stores or repair shops. Others specialize in designing and creating custom jewelry.

Major employers:

• Jewelry stores
• Jewelry manufacturers

Outlook

This occupation will experience significant decline because traditional jewelry stores have lost customers to department stores and online sellers. Bench workers who can clean and repair jewelry will still be in demand. This is because jewelry stores are one of the few places customers can get jewelry repaired.

The outlook for those who manufacture jewelry is mixed. Workers who do basic jobs may be replaced by machines. However, workers who do creative or highly skilled tasks are less likely to be replaced.

Most job opportunities will occur as jewelers retire. The best opportunities will be for graduates from a jeweler or gemologist training program.

Jewelers (CIS 100350)