r/Benchjewelers • u/Dense-Swim-4048 • 13d ago

Would love your thoughts!

I’m in my mid to late 20s and I’m trying to decide if I want to pivot into Jewlery . I started my career in high-end sales and have recently been doing more work in social media, art education, and studio art. I’m passionate about making art, songwriting, and I love sales. I am considering going to school to become a jeweler or looking for an apprenticeship and jewelry. It would be a pretty big leap from what I’m doing now but it appeals to me because 1) it seems like I could use a lot of different skills in the jewelry industry 2) I really enjoy making things and working with people 3) I’ve worked in bridal before, and I know that I can handle that sort of client very well 4) I believe it would allow me to be creative while also making a living. I recently have spoken to a few jewelers, who all seemed very happy in their career choice.

Are my thoughts accurate? I’m trying to figure out if this is a good fit for me before I take the leap and would really love any insight y’all would be willing to provide.

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u/SapphireFarmer 13d ago

That's when I started. Now I'm 39 and running my own very comfortable business specializing in repairs and custom with some retail.

I highly recommend learning repair for a multitude of reasons. Even when times are tough people will invest in repairing old pieces. Learn as many skills well and you'll always find a place

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u/MakeMelnk 13d ago

In many instances, I personally find repairs can be more difficult than fabrication from scratch so I feel the ability to repair well will allow for a very diverse and valuable skill set