Jewellers--Retail

A jeweller is someone who deals in and makes, designs, cuts, polishes, sells and or repairs jewellery and gemstones. A jeweller is a skilled professional who knows all the aspects of jeweller from the production process to the point of purchase. Most jewelers offer appraisal services also.

Jewellery design can vary widely, and often customers seek individual bespoke designs, especially for special occasions such as engagement or anniversary rings, and some jewellers specialise in unique designs or one-of-a-kind pieces. Most jewellery stores sell customised designs of rings, bracelets and earrings, and many jewellers can alter a ring to fit the size of the desired finger. Jewellers can either draw the design or use computer programs to come up with pictures or drawings of the design. It is important to ensure that the client approves the design before the work is started on a customized piece of jewellery.

Jewellery repair done by jewellers does not only consist of re-setting precious stones but includes watch servicing and repair, and the sale of other accessories such as brooches and cufflinks. Jewellers also provide gemstone replacements, size adjustments and jewellery cleaning and can often alter pieces of jewellery into new versions, for example stones in earrings can be used to create a ring.