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Frequently Asked Questions:

• How many Gem Setter jobs are available on Pertemps?

  There are 1 Gem Setter jobs available on Pertemps right now.

• What does a Gem Setter do?

  Goldsmiths, silversmiths, jewellers and precious stone workers may design, manufacture, repair and sell jewellery such as rings, brooches, chains and bracelets. They cut, adjust, repair and appraise gems and jewellery for customers using experience in the working of gold and other precious metals. They may cut, saw, file and solder pieces of jewellery together, using a soldering torch, carving tools and hand tools to polish the article.

  Tasks required include:

  • Uses hand or machine tools to engrave letters, patterns and other designs on jewellery and stoneware.
  • Constructs and covers wire frames for lampshades.
  • Makes wigs, beards and other artificial hairpieces from human hair or synthetic materials.
  • Interweaves canes of willow, withy, bamboo, rattan or similar material to make baskets and other pieces of wickerwork.
  • Charges fireworks, cartridges and other munitions with explosive material.
  • Makes children’s toys, dolls, models, candles, artificial flowers and other fancy goods.
  • Makes, maintains and adapts surgical and orthopaedic appliances.
  • Makes patterns for moulds, fits metal castings, pours plaster, fills plaster mould with resin and smooths surface.
  • Makes musical instruments, makes and assembles parts for musical instruments, and tunes to improve pitch, tone and volume.
  • Makes and repairs jewellery and decorative precious metal ware, sets, cuts and polishes gemstones and makes master patterns for articles of jewellery.

• What are the entry requirements for a Gem Setter?

  There are no formal academic entry requirements. Training is typically via apprenticeship or through specialised courses. NVQs/SVQs are available in some areas.