Jeweler (Juwelier)
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A jeweler is a entrepreneur who specializes in selling jewelry, such as rings, bracelets, earrings and brooches. In addition, a jeweler can sell related items, such as watches. Depending on the jeweler, a jeweler can also sell other valuable goods, which belong to the so-called utensils. Utensils include silver cutlery or silver tableware, such as silver tea sets. What offer a jeweler has depends on whether it is a modern jeweler or an antique dealer. At a modern jeweler, one generally only buys new jewelry and watches. At the antique dealer, there are usually new and old jewelry for sale, including old and new utensils. In short, we can best describe the work of a jeweler as someone who trades in jewelry and utensils, which are made of precious metals. How exactly a jeweler works can differ per jeweler because not all jewelers perform the same work. In many cases, a jeweler can also be seen as a goldsmith and silversmith, but this does not always have to be the case because jewelers can also outsource adjustments or changes to jewelry. A jeweler can therefore have specialized in jewelry and precious metals in different ways. In general, a jeweler can also be regarded as a gold buyer and as an appraiser. Valuing jewelry is a specialization that cannot be carried out by just any jeweler. This mainly relates to being able to recognize styles, identifying gemstones and other important characteristics that determine the value of a piece of jewelry. Another thing that usually belongs to the work of a jeweler is shooting holes for earrings. It is not the case that a jeweler can automatically be classified as a goldsmith or silversmith. A jeweler is first and foremost a retailer with his own shop.
A jeweler is therefore a middle-class who specializes in jewelry, gemstones and utensils. The profession of jeweler can be regarded as a beautiful and special profession because you work with precious and special jewelry. To become a good jeweler, it is important that you have a lot of professional knowledge because there are many different pieces of jewelry, which can also be made up of many different materials. For example, there are many different gemstones and not every diamond is of the same quality. To be able to distinguish all precious metals and gemstones, a lot of experience and professional knowledge is needed. As a jeweler, you have to deal with different types of jewelry, which can be made up of different precious metals of different quality. The profession of jeweler does not mean that a jeweler can independently design, make and process jewelry or utensils. There are many jewelers who outsource the making or processing of jewelry to a goldsmith or silversmith. Also, the identification of diamonds for the valuation cannot be carried out by every jeweler. Someone who specializes in identifying gemstones is called a gemologist. An all-round jeweler must therefore have a lot of knowledge and experience because the jewelry industry is broader than just being able to sell jewelry. A jeweler will also regularly have to deal with people who want to sell old jewelry for the gold price. When it concerns special occasions, a jeweler can also choose to include purchased jewelry in the trade.
Depending on the store, a jeweler can have a workshop where jewelry is made or repaired, or give incoming repairs to a goldsmith or silversmith. Making or repairing jewelry is really specialist work that a jeweler usually does not perform himself. A jeweler, on the other hand, often designs jewelry for customers, which is ultimately made by a goldsmith or silversmith. In addition to jewelry, most jewelers can also go to the special watches. Starting a jewelry store is not easy nowadays because the purchase of the jewelry requires large investments. In addition, jewelers have to deal with mandatory strict safety requirements to be eligible for insurance. Working alone in a jewelry store is not advisable nowadays for safety reasons to avoid problems. Most jewellers therefore employ employees.
VALUABLE JEWELRY AND PURCHASE
A jeweler will also regularly be offered jewelry to buy in. Not all jewelers will buy jewelry because the valuation is specialist work and the jeweler must therefore also be an appraiser to be able to do this. With simple or broken jewelry, the purchase is usually not a problem because this often goes on the weight of the precious metal. However, beautiful and special antique jewelry can also be offered. The valuation of this type of jewelry is difficult because various factors determine the price of the jewelry such as the general quality, quality of the gemstones, age, wearability of the jewelry and the maker. In many cases, maintenance of the jewelry is also required to make it saleable again. It often happens that the settlements are no longer good or that the gemstones appear dirty or dull. These are all factors that the jeweler will have to take into account when buying jewelry.
VALUING JEWELRY AND UTENSILS
Having jewelry and utensils valued can be important for several reasons. Consider, for example, an insurance company that requires this or an inheritance. With an estate, it is usually necessary to have jewelry and utensils valued in order to arrive at a fair distribution within the family. Of course, we are talking about the special and valuable jewelry and utensils. In that case, it is important to opt for a registered appraiser. A registered appraiser is usually also a jeweler, but this does not have to be the case. Valuing jewelry and utensils is so specialized work that an appraiser can also only focus on valuing jewelry and utensils. A valuation report from a recognized registered appraiser is usually required by the insurance.
WHAT DOES A JEWELER DO:
TRAINING TO BECOME A JEWELER
If you want to work as a jeweler, it is best to follow the schoonhoven vocational training. Different directions can be chosen on the course, such as gemology, goldsmith, silversmith, watchmaking technique and the direction jeweler. You can participate in this course at different levels depending on your previous education. The jewellery training is divided into two courses at different levels, namely the MBO training jeweler at level four and the training employee jeweler, level three. For both programmes, it is expected that you will work at a jeweller for at least three days. In addition, there are also plenty of external training institutes where you can follow a course. Accounting is also important as an independent entrepreneur.
COMPANIES WHERE A JEWELER CAN BE EMPLOYED
A jeweler does not work for companies because a jeweler works as an entrepreneur. As described earlier, the term jeweler must be seen as fairly general because a jeweler can have different specialized products. In addition, there is a big difference between simple jewelry stores and the exclusive jewelry stores. A real jeweler has to deal with exclusive and precious jewelry and utensils, such as the better f="https://www.mijnzzp.nl/Beroep/1866-Trouwambtenaar/Informatie" title="Beroep Trouwambtenaar">wedding rings. If a jeweler is employed, the name branch manager is more applicable. See also the YouTube channel: The Appraisers.
COMPETENCES JEWELER
The most important competence of a jeweler is the professional knowledge of jewelry, precious metals and utensils. Another important competence that should not be missing is a commercial attitude. Because you are dealing with valuables, you will also have to be patient. Advising customers in an honest way is also important as a jeweler. Obviously, a jeweler will also need to have good communication skills because you are dealing with different customers. The appearance of a jeweler must also match the store. In other words, a jeweler must be dressed representatively, in order to reinforce the right emotion of the customers. Generally important words are motivation, passion, negotiation, vigilance, control, innovation, planning and organizing.
LABOUR MARKET PERSPECTIVE AND CAREER OPPORTUNITIES AS A JEWELER
A jeweler's job market perspective doesn't really apply because most jewelers are employed as entrepreneurs. In a general sense, there is a lot of demand for jewelers because jewelers must have specialist knowledge. This knowledge can generally not only be learned in school. In other words, an experienced jeweler will not easily be out of work. The career opportunities of a jeweler should be seen in building a good name. In addition, working as an antique dealer can also be regarded as growing within your career. In that case, as a jeweler, you are also specialized in antique jewelry and utensils.
TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT AND SALARY JEWELER
Depending on the education, experience, age and type of jewelry store, a jeweler in paid employment will earn a salary between 2500 and 3500 euros gross per month. The salary is very different per seller because the sale is very important in the jewelry industry. A good seller will earn significantly more than a less good one. An independent working jeweler can, of course, earn more than in paid employment, but this depends entirely on the results of the store.
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