Career Prospects

The gems and jewellery industry is totally employment oriented and there are openings for various categories of jobs. Jewellers firms offer jobs to both artisans and designers. Jewellery designers may also decide to freelance for both Indian and global markets. With a background in gemology, jewellery designers can get good placements in export houses and designer jewellery firms. 

Also, with proper foreign contacts, export opportunities may be tapped on an individual basis, by gemologists as well as jewellery designers. Many designers opt for higher training abroad, and set up their own training institutes. They may also establish jewellery shops if they have adequate capital. 

An ambitious and hard-working individual can prove successful as a gem exporter or entrepreneur. The industry offers ample scope for advancement from the level of the shop floor to that of self employed artisans, factory owners, and eventually exporters.

PRESSURES

Work in the factory involves a lot of care and precision, since precious commodities are dealt with. The workers must also possess a sense of responsibility and honesty. It also involves long working hours for the artisans and technicians in the festive seasons, when the demand for jewellery increases.

REWARDS

The work involves much creativity and therefore brings with it great professional satisfaction. In handling new designs for a growing export market, designers are also able to keep abreast with the latest trends in this field.

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