Jewellery
Crafting gold and other precious metals and gemstones, using a variety of techniques to create fashion accessories.
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Why is this skill important?
Taking an intricate design and turning it into a beautiful piece of jewellery is the challenge for the jewellery worker.
You will work from detailed drawings provided by the designer to create unique pieces from precious metals and gems or prototypes using lost-wax casting for mass production. On other occasions you will be asked to duplicate or repair pieces of jewellery.
Understanding and correctly interpreting the designer’s vision is key to jewellery making, along with an appreciation of the valuable materials used.
Could this skill be for you?
If you like:
- Craftsmanship
- Using tools
- Being creative
- Making things
You should also take a look at:
- Creative Arts and Fashion
The Challenge
Important elements of the challenge include:
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Using a technical drawing, a piece of jewellery is made following the designer’s original concept.
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Competitors will use cutting and sawing techniques to shape and create settings for gemstones.
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Under timed conditions, contestants will demonstrate they can complex jewellery components and complete pieces.
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Judges will be looking or those who can work with delicate tools with extreme care.
