WANT TO BECOME A PROFESSIONAL JEWELER?
LEARN A SKILL. MASTER A CRAFT. BUILD A CAREER.
Jewelry making is one of the few professions where art, craftsmanship, technology, and business come together.
Today, there is another important reason to consider this profession:
SKILLED BENCH JEWELERS ARE NEEDED
The jewelry industry is facing a shortage of qualified bench jewelers. As many experienced craftsmen reach retirement age, there are simply not enough properly trained jewelers entering the profession to replace them.
This shortage has created opportunities for people who develop strong, professional bench skills.
INDUSTRY DEMAND & OUTLOOK
The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics projects approximately 4,000 openings for jewelers and precious stone and metal workers each year, on average, over the coming decade.
Industry organizations are also investing in new training programs specifically to address the shortage of skilled bench jewelers. And skill matters.
VALUE & COMPENSATION
Experienced bench jewelers who can professionally perform repairs, stone setting, fabrication, custom work, laser welding, restoration, CAD design, and other advanced work can become extremely valuable to jewelry stores and manufacturers.
Because qualified craftsmen can be difficult to find, some employers are offering very competitive compensation to attract experienced talent.
Compensation varies considerably according to experience, ability, location, and specialization. However, experienced jewelers can earn substantially more than entry-level workers, particularly when they master difficult and highly sought-after skills.
This is a profession where what your hands and your knowledge can produce can directly increase your value.
Learn From Decades of Real Experience
Orlando Cajamarca offers practical, hands-on jewelry training based on decades of professional experience in jewelry manufacturing, design, repair, and modern CAD technology.
Training takes place in a relaxed workshop environment where you learn by actually doing the work.
Through demonstrations and real hands-on projects, you are guided step by step as you develop the precision, techniques, problem-solving abilities, and confidence necessary to produce professional-quality jewelry work.
- Jewelry fabrication and bench techniques
- Professional jewelry repair
- Soldering and laser welding
- Ring sizing and restoration
- Diamond and gemstone setting
- Precious metals and gemstones
- Wax modeling and casting
- CAD jewelry design
- 3D printing and modern manufacturing
- Finishing and professional polishing
- Custom jewelry design
Traditional Craftsmanship Meets Modern Technology
Today's professional jeweler needs more than traditional bench skills.
Our approach combines generations of craftsmanship with today's CAD design, 3D printing, casting, laser technology, and digital manufacturing techniques.
You don't simply learn how something is done.
You learn why it is done, how to recognize problems, and how to solve them.
Your Skills Become Your Value
The difference between an average jeweler and an exceptional bench jeweler is not simply a certificate.
It is the ability to sit at the bench, receive a valuable piece of jewelry, understand the problem, and have the knowledge and confidence to repair, restore, modify, or recreate it correctly.
That ability takes years to master—and it is exactly why truly skilled bench jewelers are valuable.
Whether your goal is employment with an established jeweler, working in jewelry manufacturing, becoming an independent craftsman, or eventually opening your own jewelry business, professional bench skills can create opportunities that few people know exist.
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Jewelry Arts Bench Jeweler Course
Designed for hands on training in the art of jewelry with no previous experience necessary, projects in fabrication, repair, wax carving, designs, casting, soldering, colored stone, and diamond setting are designed to bring your skills to a level of acceptance for the industry. Projects in manufacturing rings and pendants from flat metal stock are presented. Students learn to use a variety of tools and equipment including, the rolling mill, jewelers torch, flex shaft, polishers, and various hand tools and Laser Welding Machine.
Repair exercises are designed to teach all aspects of repair needed in the jewelry industry. Projects include sizing, re-shanking, re-tipping, building new prongs, basic fabrication, soldering, jump rings, chain repair, four prong setting, and bezel settings.
Basic wax carving: You will learn through simple projects how to carve rings and pendants in hard wax, modify standard waxes made from rubber molds. Spruing of your projects to prepare them for casting. Students are encouraged to expand their abilities on their own wax projects. Creative techniques are developed to help in designing custom jewelry with basic four prong settings, and move to fancy cut stones such as Marquee, and Emerald cuts. Advanced techniques are taught in channel setting, bead setting, pave, and fishtail.
Certification
The Jewelers of America Certification program establishes national standards and administers tests to rate the talents and proficiency of bench jewelers.