[Core] [63% incumbents] Clean and polish metal items and jewelry pieces, using jewelers' tools, polishing wheels, and chemical baths.
  DWAs: Clean workpieces or finished products. | Polish materials, workpieces, or finished products.

[Core] [63% incumbents] Smooth soldered joints and rough spots, using hand files and emery paper, and polish smoothed areas with polishing wheels or buffing wire.
  DWAs: Polish materials, workpieces, or finished products. | Smooth metal surfaces or edges.

[Core] [63% incumbents] Create jewelry from materials such as gold, silver, platinum, and precious or semiprecious stones.
  DWAs: Design jewelry or decorative objects.

[Core] [63% incumbents] Cut and file pieces of jewelry such as rings, brooches, bracelets, and lockets.
  DWAs: Cut industrial materials in preparation for fabrication or processing. | Smooth metal surfaces or edges.

[Core] [63% incumbents] Examine assembled or finished products to ensure conformance to specifications, using magnifying glasses or precision measuring instruments.
  DWAs: Measure dimensions of completed products or workpieces to verify conformance to specifications.

[Core] [63% incumbents] Make repairs, such as enlarging or reducing ring sizes, soldering pieces of jewelry together, and replacing broken clasps and mountings.
  DWAs: Solder parts or workpieces. | Repair precision devices or workpieces.

[Core] [63% incumbents] Compute costs of labor and materials to determine production costs of products and articles.
  DWAs: Estimate costs of products, services, or materials.

[Core] [63% incumbents] Position stones and metal pieces, and set, mount, and secure items in place, using setting and hand tools.
  DWAs: Align parts or workpieces to ensure proper assembly.

[Core] [63% incumbents] Grade stones based on their color, perfection, and quality of cut.
  DWAs: Evaluate quality of materials or products.

[Core] [63% incumbents] Select and acquire metals and gems for designs.
  DWAs: Select production input materials. | Order materials, supplies, or equipment.

[Core] [63% incumbents] Shape and straighten damaged or twisted articles by hand or using pliers.
  DWAs: Reshape small metal components for precision assembly.

[Core] [63% incumbents] Create new jewelry designs and modify existing designs, using computers as necessary.
  DWAs: Design jewelry or decorative objects.

[Core] [63% incumbents] Plate articles such as jewelry pieces and watch dials, using silver, gold, nickel, or other metals.
  DWAs: Apply protective or decorative finishes to workpieces or products.

[Core] [63% incumbents] Record the weights and processing times of finished pieces.
  DWAs: Record operational or production data.

[Core] [63% incumbents] Research and analyze reference materials, and consult with interested parties to develop new products or modify existing designs.
  DWAs: Design jewelry or decorative objects. | Confer with customers or designers to determine order specifications.

[Supplemental] [63% incumbents] Buy and sell jewelry, or serve as agents between buyers and sellers.
  DWAs: Sell products or services. | Purchase products or services.

[Supplemental] [63% incumbents] Determine appraised values of diamonds and other gemstones based on price guides, market fluctuations, and stone grades and rarity.
  DWAs: Determine the value of goods or services.

[Supplemental] [63% incumbents] Lay out designs on metal stock, and cut along markings to fabricate pieces used to cast metal molds.
  DWAs: Cut industrial materials in preparation for fabrication or processing. | Draw guide lines or markings on materials or workpieces using patterns or other references.

[Supplemental] [63% incumbents] Cut designs in molds or other materials to be used as models in the fabrication of metal and jewelry products.
  DWAs: Engrave designs, text, or other markings onto materials, workpieces, or products.

[Supplemental] [63% incumbents] Anneal precious metal objects such as coffeepots, tea sets, and trays in gas ovens for prescribed times to soften metal for reworking.
  DWAs: Heat material or workpieces to prepare for or complete production. | Prepare materials for processing.

[Supplemental] [63% incumbents] Rotate molds to distribute alloys and to prevent formation of air pockets.
  DWAs: Adjust position of molds during processing.

[Core] [62% incumbents] Construct preliminary models of wax, metal, clay, or plaster, and form sample castings in molds.
  DWAs: Build production molds.

[Core] [62% incumbents] Write or modify design specifications such as the metal contents and weights of items.
  DWAs: Design jewelry or decorative objects.

[Core] [62% incumbents] Soften metal to be used in designs by heating it with a gas torch and shape it, using hammers and dies.
  DWAs: Shape metal workpieces with hammers or other small hand tools. | Heat material or workpieces to prepare for or complete production.

[Core] [62% incumbents] Pierce and cut open designs in ornamentation, using hand drills and scroll saws.
  DWAs: Cut industrial materials in preparation for fabrication or processing. | Drill holes in parts, equipment, or materials.

[Core] [62% incumbents] Mark, engrave, or emboss designs on metal pieces such as castings, wire, or jewelry, following specifications.
  DWAs: Engrave designs, text, or other markings onto materials, workpieces, or products.

[Core] [62% incumbents] Pour molten metal alloys or other materials into molds to cast models of jewelry.
  DWAs: Place materials into molds.

[Supplemental] [62% incumbents] Design and fabricate molds, models, and machine accessories, and modify hand tools used to cast metal and jewelry pieces.
  DWAs: Build production molds.

[Supplemental] [62% incumbents] Rout out locations where parts are to be joined to items, using routing machines.
  DWAs: Reshape small metal components for precision assembly.

[Supplemental] [62% incumbents] Weigh, mix, and melt metal alloys or materials needed for jewelry models.
  DWAs: Measure ingredients or substances to be used in production processes. | Mix ingredients to create specific finishes. | Melt metal, plastic, or other materials to prepare for production.

[EMERGING:Revision] Measure, cut, and file pieces of jewelry, such as rings, brooches, bracelets, and lockets.

--- SKILLS ---
  Active Listening (imp:3.12 lvl:2.88) — Giving full attention to what other people are saying, taking time to understand
  Speaking (imp:3.00 lvl:2.75) — Talking to others to convey information effectively.
  Critical Thinking (imp:3.00 lvl:3.50) — Using logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternativ
  Reading Comprehension (imp:2.75 lvl:2.88) — Understanding written sentences and paragraphs in work-related documents.
  Monitoring (imp:2.75 lvl:3.00) — Monitoring/Assessing performance of yourself, other individuals, or organization
  Writing (imp:2.50 lvl:2.75) — Communicating effectively in writing as appropriate for the needs of the audienc
  Active Learning (imp:2.38 lvl:2.88) — Understanding the implications of new information for both current and future pr
  Learning Strategies (imp:2.25 lvl:2.38) — Selecting and using training/instructional methods and procedures appropriate fo
  Mathematics (imp:2.00 lvl:1.75) — Using mathematics to solve problems.
  Science (imp:1.25 lvl:0.38) — Using scientific rules and methods to solve problems.

--- KNOWLEDGE ---
  Customer and Personal Service (imp:4.28 lvl:4.74) — Knowledge of principles and processes for providing customer and personal servic
  Design (imp:4.05 lvl:4.98) — Knowledge of design techniques, tools, and principles involved in production of 
  Production and Processing (imp:3.85 lvl:4.95) — Knowledge of raw materials, production processes, quality control, costs, and ot
  Sales and Marketing (imp:3.82 lvl:4.09) — Knowledge of principles and methods for showing, promoting, and selling products
  Administration and Management (imp:3.73 lvl:4.02) — Knowledge of business and management principles involved in strategic planning, 
  Mechanical (imp:3.38 lvl:4.46) — Knowledge of machines and tools, including their designs, uses, repair, and main
  Administrative (imp:3.17 lvl:4.41) — Knowledge of administrative and office procedures and systems such as word proce
  Engineering and Technology (imp:3.17 lvl:4.17) — Knowledge of the practical application of engineering science and technology. Th
  Mathematics (imp:3.17 lvl:3.63) — Knowledge of arithmetic, algebra, geometry, calculus, statistics, and their appl
  Fine Arts (imp:3.10 lvl:3.95) — Knowledge of the theory and techniques required to compose, produce, and perform
  Economics and Accounting (imp:3.06 lvl:3.28) — Knowledge of economic and accounting principles and practices, the financial mar
  Education and Training (imp:3.01 lvl:4.14) — Knowledge of principles and methods for curriculum and training design, teaching
  Computers and Electronics (imp:2.95 lvl:3.53) — Knowledge of circuit boards, processors, chips, electronic equipment, and comput
  English Language (imp:2.87 lvl:3.01) — Knowledge of the structure and content of the English language including the mea
  Personnel and Human Resources (imp:2.77 lvl:3.38) — Knowledge of principles and procedures for personnel recruitment, selection, tra
  Communications and Media (imp:2.68 lvl:3.11) — Knowledge of media production, communication, and dissemination techniques and m
  Chemistry (imp:2.67 lvl:3.45) — Knowledge of the chemical composition, structure, and properties of substances a
  Public Safety and Security (imp:2.60 lvl:3.01) — Knowledge of relevant equipment, policies, procedures, and strategies to promote
  Physics (imp:2.51 lvl:2.92) — Knowledge and prediction of physical principles, laws, their interrelationships,
  Psychology (imp:2.19 lvl:2.24) — Knowledge of human behavior and performance; individual differences in ability, 
  Law and Government (imp:2.15 lvl:2.62) — Knowledge of laws, legal codes, court procedures, precedents, government regulat
  Building and Construction (imp:2.13 lvl:2.16) — Knowledge of materials, methods, and the tools involved in the construction or r
  Telecommunications (imp:1.91 lvl:1.98) — Knowledge of transmission, broadcasting, switching, control, and operation of te
  Transportation (imp:1.81 lvl:1.63) — Knowledge of principles and methods for moving people or goods by air, rail, sea
  Sociology and Anthropology (imp:1.74 lvl:1.01) — Knowledge of group behavior and dynamics, societal trends and influences, human 
  History and Archeology (imp:1.64 lvl:1.12) — Knowledge of historical events and their causes, indicators, and effects on civi
  Foreign Language (imp:1.46 lvl:0.91) — Knowledge of the structure and content of a foreign (non-English) language inclu
  Geography (imp:1.42 lvl:1.09) — Knowledge of principles and methods for describing the features of land, sea, an
  Biology (imp:1.34 lvl:0.75) — Knowledge of plant and animal organisms, their tissues, cells, functions, interd
  Philosophy and Theology (imp:1.30 lvl:0.78) — Knowledge of different philosophical systems and religions. This includes their 
  Therapy and Counseling (imp:1.23 lvl:0.58) — Knowledge of principles, methods, and procedures for diagnosis, treatment, and r
  Medicine and Dentistry (imp:1.16) — Knowledge of the information and techniques needed to diagnose and treat human i
  Food Production (imp:1.14) — Knowledge of techniques and equipment for planting, growing, and harvesting food

--- ABILITIES ---
  Near Vision (imp:3.88 lvl:4.38) — The ability to see details at close range (within a few feet of the observer).
  Finger Dexterity (imp:3.62 lvl:3.75) — The ability to make precisely coordinated movements of the fingers of one or bot
  Arm-Hand Steadiness (imp:3.50 lvl:3.62) — The ability to keep your hand and arm steady while moving your arm or while hold
  Oral Comprehension (imp:3.25 lvl:3.38) — The ability to listen to and understand information and ideas presented through 
  Oral Expression (imp:3.12 lvl:3.38) — The ability to communicate information and ideas in speaking so others will unde
  Originality (imp:3.12 lvl:3.25) — The ability to come up with unusual or clever ideas about a given topic or situa
  Category Flexibility (imp:3.12 lvl:3.12) — The ability to generate or use different sets of rules for combining or grouping
  Visualization (imp:3.12 lvl:3.25) — The ability to imagine how something will look after it is moved around or when 
  Problem Sensitivity (imp:3.00 lvl:3.00) — The ability to tell when something is wrong or is likely to go wrong. It does no
  Deductive Reasoning (imp:3.00 lvl:3.00) — The ability to apply general rules to specific problems to produce answers that 
  Information Ordering (imp:3.00 lvl:3.12) — The ability to arrange things or actions in a certain order or pattern according
  Visual Color Discrimination (imp:3.00 lvl:3.00) — The ability to match or detect differences between colors, including shades of c
  Speech Recognition (imp:3.00 lvl:2.62) — The ability to identify and understand the speech of another person.
  Speech Clarity (imp:3.00 lvl:2.50) — The ability to speak clearly so others can understand you.
  Written Comprehension (imp:2.88 lvl:3.00) — The ability to read and understand information and ideas presented in writing.
  Fluency of Ideas (imp:2.88 lvl:2.88) — The ability to come up with a number of ideas about a topic (the number of ideas
  Inductive Reasoning (imp:2.88 lvl:3.00) — The ability to combine pieces of information to form general rules or conclusion
  Manual Dexterity (imp:2.88 lvl:3.00) — The ability to quickly move your hand, your hand together with your arm, or your
  Control Precision (imp:2.88 lvl:3.12) — The ability to quickly and repeatedly adjust the controls of a machine or a vehi
  Flexibility of Closure (imp:2.75 lvl:3.25) — The ability to identify or detect a known pattern (a figure, object, word, or so
  Selective Attention (imp:2.75 lvl:3.00) — The ability to concentrate on a task over a period of time without being distrac
  Written Expression (imp:2.62 lvl:2.88) — The ability to communicate information and ideas in writing so others will under
  Perceptual Speed (imp:2.50 lvl:2.38) — The ability to quickly and accurately compare similarities and differences among
  Time Sharing (imp:2.38 lvl:2.12) — The ability to shift back and forth between two or more activities or sources of
  Far Vision (imp:2.38 lvl:2.00) — The ability to see details at a distance.
  Depth Perception (imp:2.25 lvl:2.12) — The ability to judge which of several objects is closer or farther away from you
  Number Facility (imp:2.12 lvl:2.12) — The ability to add, subtract, multiply, or divide quickly and correctly.
  Wrist-Finger Speed (imp:2.12 lvl:1.75) — The ability to make fast, simple, repeated movements of the fingers, hands, and 
  Mathematical Reasoning (imp:2.00 lvl:1.75) — The ability to choose the right mathematical methods or formulas to solve a prob
  Memorization (imp:2.00 lvl:1.88) — The ability to remember information such as words, numbers, pictures, and proced
  Speed of Closure (imp:2.00 lvl:2.25) — The ability to quickly make sense of, combine, and organize information into mea
  Multilimb Coordination (imp:2.00 lvl:2.12) — The ability to coordinate two or more limbs (for example, two arms, two legs, or
  Trunk Strength (imp:2.00 lvl:1.88) — The ability to use your abdominal and lower back muscles to support part of the 
  Hearing Sensitivity (imp:2.00 lvl:1.38) — The ability to detect or tell the differences between sounds that vary in pitch 
  Auditory Attention (imp:2.00 lvl:1.75) — The ability to focus on a single source of sound in the presence of other distra
  Reaction Time (imp:1.88 lvl:1.88) — The ability to quickly respond (with the hand, finger, or foot) to a signal (sou
  Static Strength (imp:1.88 lvl:1.25) — The ability to exert maximum muscle force to lift, push, pull, or carry objects.
  Dynamic Strength (imp:1.88 lvl:1.62) — The ability to exert muscle force repeatedly or continuously over time. This inv
  Rate Control (imp:1.75 lvl:1.38) — The ability to time your movements or the movement of a piece of equipment in an
  Extent Flexibility (imp:1.75 lvl:1.62) — The ability to bend, stretch, twist, or reach with your body, arms, and/or legs.
  Explosive Strength (imp:1.50 lvl:0.88) — The ability to use short bursts of muscle force to propel oneself (as in jumping
  Spatial Orientation (imp:1.38 lvl:0.62) — The ability to know your location in relation to the environment or to know wher
  Response Orientation (imp:1.38 lvl:0.75) — The ability to choose quickly between two or more movements in response to two o
  Peripheral Vision (imp:1.38 lvl:0.50) — The ability to see objects or movement of objects to one's side when the eyes ar
  Speed of Limb Movement (imp:1.25 lvl:0.50) — The ability to quickly move the arms and legs.
  Stamina (imp:1.25 lvl:0.62) — The ability to exert yourself physically over long periods of time without getti
  Gross Body Coordination (imp:1.25 lvl:0.50) — The ability to coordinate the movement of your arms, legs, and torso together wh
  Gross Body Equilibrium (imp:1.25 lvl:0.50) — The ability to keep or regain your body balance or stay upright when in an unsta
  Dynamic Flexibility (imp:1.12 lvl:0.25) — The ability to quickly and repeatedly bend, stretch, twist, or reach out with yo
  Night Vision (imp:1.12 lvl:0.12) — The ability to see under low-light conditions.
  Glare Sensitivity (imp:1.12 lvl:0.12) — The ability to see objects in the presence of a glare or bright lighting.
  Sound Localization (imp:1.12 lvl:0.12) — The ability to tell the direction from which a sound originated.

--- WORK ACTIVITIES ---
  Thinking Creatively (imp:4.38 lvl:5.06) — Developing, designing, or creating new applications, ideas, relationships, syste
  Controlling Machines and Processes (imp:3.96 lvl:4.80) — Using either control mechanisms or direct physical activity to operate machines 
  Getting Information (imp:3.90 lvl:3.59) — Observing, receiving, and otherwise obtaining information from all relevant sour
  Making Decisions and Solving Problems (imp:3.85 lvl:3.63) — Analyzing information and evaluating results to choose the best solution and sol
  Identifying Objects, Actions, and Events (imp:3.77 lvl:3.76) — Identifying information by categorizing, estimating, recognizing differences or 
  Inspecting Equipment, Structures, or Materials (imp:3.76 lvl:3.32) — Inspecting equipment, structures, or materials to identify the cause of errors o
  Monitoring Processes, Materials, or Surroundings (imp:3.74 lvl:4.01) — Monitoring and reviewing information from materials, events, or the environment,
  Establishing and Maintaining Interpersonal Relationships (imp:3.74 lvl:4.18) — Developing constructive and cooperative working relationships with others, and m
  Organizing, Planning, and Prioritizing Work (imp:3.58 lvl:4.70) — Developing specific goals and plans to prioritize, organize, and accomplish your
  Performing for or Working Directly with the Public (imp:3.56 lvl:3.69) — Performing for people or dealing directly with the public. This includes serving
  Judging the Qualities of Objects, Services, or People (imp:3.47 lvl:3.88) — Assessing the value, importance, or quality of things or people.
  Updating and Using Relevant Knowledge (imp:3.41 lvl:4.05) — Keeping up-to-date technically and applying new knowledge to your job.
  Communicating with Supervisors, Peers, or Subordinates (imp:3.37 lvl:3.90) — Providing information to supervisors, co-workers, and subordinates by telephone,
  Estimating the Quantifiable Characteristics of Products, Events, or Information (imp:3.29 lvl:2.50) — Estimating sizes, distances, and quantities; or determining time, costs, resourc
  Selling or Influencing Others (imp:3.29 lvl:3.32) — Convincing others to buy merchandise/goods or to otherwise change their minds or
  Training and Teaching Others (imp:3.16 lvl:3.23) — Identifying the educational needs of others, developing formal educational or tr
  Handling and Moving Objects (imp:3.14 lvl:4.20) — Using hands and arms in handling, installing, positioning, and moving materials,
  Documenting/Recording Information (imp:3.14 lvl:2.66) — Entering, transcribing, recording, storing, or maintaining information in writte
  Processing Information (imp:3.12 lvl:3.37) — Compiling, coding, categorizing, calculating, tabulating, auditing, or verifying
  Monitoring and Controlling Resources (imp:3.09 lvl:3.50) — Monitoring and controlling resources and overseeing the spending of money.
  Developing Objectives and Strategies (imp:3.06 lvl:3.10) — Establishing long-range objectives and specifying the strategies and actions to 
  Evaluating Information to Determine Compliance with Standards (imp:3.05 lvl:3.02) — Using relevant information and individual judgment to determine whether events o
  Scheduling Work and Activities (imp:3.00 lvl:3.35) — Scheduling events, programs, and activities, as well as the work of others.
  Communicating with People Outside the Organization (imp:2.94 lvl:2.91) — Communicating with people outside the organization, representing the organizatio
  Repairing and Maintaining Mechanical Equipment (imp:2.92 lvl:3.24) — Servicing, repairing, adjusting, and testing machines, devices, moving parts, an
  Working with Computers (imp:2.88 lvl:2.46) — Using computers and computer systems (including hardware and software) to progra
  Developing and Building Teams (imp:2.85 lvl:2.16) — Encouraging and building mutual trust, respect, and cooperation among team membe
  Coaching and Developing Others (imp:2.77 lvl:2.78) — Identifying the developmental needs of others and coaching, mentoring, or otherw
  Resolving Conflicts and Negotiating with Others (imp:2.72 lvl:3.07) — Handling complaints, settling disputes, and resolving grievances and conflicts, 
  Drafting, Laying Out, and Specifying Technical Devices, Parts, and Equipment (imp:2.71 lvl:2.89) — Providing documentation, detailed instructions, drawings, or specifications to t
  Analyzing Data or Information (imp:2.70 lvl:2.85) — Identifying the underlying principles, reasons, or facts of information by break
  Providing Consultation and Advice to Others (imp:2.68 lvl:2.85) — Providing guidance and expert advice to management or other groups on technical,
  Performing Administrative Activities (imp:2.68 lvl:2.38) — Performing day-to-day administrative tasks such as maintaining information files
  Interpreting the Meaning of Information for Others (imp:2.65 lvl:1.95) — Translating or explaining what information means and how it can be used.
  Assisting and Caring for Others (imp:2.54 lvl:2.49) — Providing personal assistance, medical attention, emotional support, or other pe
  Coordinating the Work and Activities of Others (imp:2.53 lvl:2.43) — Getting members of a group to work together to accomplish tasks.
  Guiding, Directing, and Motivating Subordinates (imp:2.42 lvl:2.08) — Providing guidance and direction to subordinates, including setting performance 
  Performing General Physical Activities (imp:2.37 lvl:2.70) — Performing general physical activities includes doing activities that require co
  Repairing and Maintaining Electronic Equipment (imp:2.33 lvl:2.28) — Servicing, repairing, calibrating, regulating, fine-tuning, or testing machines,
  Operating Vehicles, Mechanized Devices, or Equipment (imp:2.25 lvl:1.41) — Running, maneuvering, navigating, or driving vehicles or mechanized equipment, s
  Staffing Organizational Units (imp:1.86 lvl:1.33) — Recruiting, interviewing, selecting, hiring, and promoting employees in an organ

--- WORK STYLES ---
  Attention to Detail (imp:3.00) — A tendency to be detail-oriented, organized, and thorough in completing work.
  Dependability (imp:3.00) — A tendency to be reliable, responsible, and consistent in meeting work-related o
  Dependability (imp:2.19) — A tendency to be reliable, responsible, and consistent in meeting work-related o
  Cautiousness (imp:2.06) — A tendency to be careful, deliberate, and risk-avoidant when making work-related
  Attention to Detail (imp:2.00) — A tendency to be detail-oriented, organized, and thorough in completing work.
  Integrity (imp:1.96) — A tendency to be honest and ethical at work.
  Innovation (imp:1.80) — A tendency to be inventive, to be imaginative, and to adopt new perspectives on 
  Achievement Orientation (imp:1.71) — A tendency to establish and maintain personally challenging work-related goals, 
  Perseverance (imp:1.70) — A tendency to exhibit determination and resolve to perform or complete tasks in 
  Self-Confidence (imp:1.13) — A tendency to believe in one's work-related capabilities and ability to control 
  Cautiousness (imp:1.00) — A tendency to be careful, deliberate, and risk-avoidant when making work-related
  Initiative (imp:0.90) — A tendency to be proactive and take on extra responsibilities and tasks that may
  Intellectual Curiosity (imp:0.87) — A tendency to seek out and acquire new work-related knowledge and obtain a deep 
  Self-Control (imp:0.85) — A tendency to remain calm and composed and to manage emotions effectively in res
  Stress Tolerance (imp:0.80) — A tendency to cope and function effectively in stressful situations at work.
  Adaptability (imp:0.78) — A tendency to be open to and comfortable with change, new experiences, or ideas 
  Sincerity (imp:0.78) — A tendency to be genuine and sincere in interactions with others at work, withou
  Optimism (imp:0.34) — A tendency to exhibit a positive attitude and positive emotions at work, even un
  Tolerance for Ambiguity (imp:0.25) — A tendency to be comfortable with ambiguity and uncertainty at work.
  Cooperation (imp:0.25) — A tendency to be pleasant, helpful, and willing to assist others at work.
  Social Orientation (imp:0.16) — A tendency to seek out, enjoy, and be energized by social interaction at work.
  Empathy (imp:0.08) — A tendency to show concern for others and be sensitive to others' needs and feel
  Innovation () — A tendency to be inventive, to be imaginative, and to adopt new perspectives on 
  Achievement Orientation () — A tendency to establish and maintain personally challenging work-related goals, 
  Intellectual Curiosity () — A tendency to seek out and acquire new work-related knowledge and obtain a deep 
  Tolerance for Ambiguity () — A tendency to be comfortable with ambiguity and uncertainty at work.
  Initiative () — A tendency to be proactive and take on extra responsibilities and tasks that may
  Adaptability () — A tendency to be open to and comfortable with change, new experiences, or ideas 
  Self-Confidence () — A tendency to believe in one's work-related capabilities and ability to control 
  Perseverance () — A tendency to exhibit determination and resolve to perform or complete tasks in 
  Leadership Orientation () — A tendency to lead, take charge, offer opinions, and provide direction at work.
  Humility () — A tendency to be modest and humble when interacting with others at work.
  Sincerity () — A tendency to be genuine and sincere in interactions with others at work, withou
  Empathy () — A tendency to show concern for others and be sensitive to others' needs and feel
  Cooperation () — A tendency to be pleasant, helpful, and willing to assist others at work.
  Optimism () — A tendency to exhibit a positive attitude and positive emotions at work, even un
  Social Orientation () — A tendency to seek out, enjoy, and be energized by social interaction at work.
  Integrity () — A tendency to be honest and ethical at work.
  Stress Tolerance () — A tendency to cope and function effectively in stressful situations at work.
  Self-Control () — A tendency to remain calm and composed and to manage emotions effectively in res
  Leadership Orientation (imp:-0.15) — A tendency to lead, take charge, offer opinions, and provide direction at work.
  Humility (imp:-0.18) — A tendency to be modest and humble when interacting with others at work.

--- TRANSFERABLE SKILLS ---
  Social Perceptiveness (imp:2.88 lvl:2.88) — Being aware of others' reactions and understanding why they react as they do.
  Coordination (imp:2.88 lvl:2.88) — Adjusting actions in relation to others' actions.
  Judgment and Decision Making (imp:2.88 lvl:3.00) — Considering the relative costs and benefits of potential actions to choose the m
  Service Orientation (imp:2.62 lvl:2.75) — Actively looking for ways to help people.
  Complex Problem Solving (imp:2.62 lvl:2.50) — Identifying complex problems and reviewing related information to develop and ev
  Time Management (imp:2.62 lvl:2.62) — Managing one's own time and the time of others.
  Instructing (imp:2.50 lvl:2.50) — Teaching others how to do something.
  Persuasion (imp:2.25 lvl:2.25) — Persuading others to change their minds or behavior.
  Negotiation (imp:2.25 lvl:2.25) — Bringing others together and trying to reconcile differences.
  Operations Monitoring (imp:2.12) — Watching gauges, dials, or other indicators to make sure a machine is working pr
  Quality Control Analysis (imp:2.12 lvl:1.88) — Conducting tests and inspections of products, services, or processes to evaluate
  Management of Personnel Resources (imp:2.12 lvl:2.38) — Motivating, developing, and directing people as they work, identifying the best 
  Equipment Selection (imp:2.00 lvl:1.62) — Determining the kind of tools and equipment needed to do a job.
  Operation and Control (imp:2.00 lvl:1.88) — Controlling operations of equipment or systems.
  Systems Analysis (imp:2.00 lvl:1.75) — Determining how a system should work and how changes in conditions, operations, 
  Equipment Maintenance (imp:1.88 lvl:1.38) — Performing routine maintenance on equipment and determining when and what kind o
  Troubleshooting (imp:1.88 lvl:1.50) — Determining causes of operating errors and deciding what to do about it.
  Repairing (imp:1.88 lvl:1.12) — Repairing machines or systems using the needed tools.
  Systems Evaluation (imp:1.88 lvl:1.75) — Identifying measures or indicators of system performance and the actions needed 
  Management of Material Resources (imp:1.88 lvl:1.25) — Obtaining and seeing to the appropriate use of equipment, facilities, and materi
  Technology Design (imp:1.75 lvl:1.25) — Generating or adapting equipment and technology to serve user needs.
  Management of Financial Resources (imp:1.62 lvl:1.00) — Determining how money will be spent to get the work done, and accounting for the
  Programming (imp:1.38 lvl:0.38) — Writing computer programs for various purposes.
  Operations Analysis (imp:1.25 lvl:0.50) — Analyzing needs and product requirements to create a design.
  Installation (imp:1.00) — Installing equipment, machines, wiring, or programs to meet specifications.

--- NATIONAL WAGES ---
  total_employment : 22,440
  annual_median    : $52,540
  annual_pct10     : $35,580
  annual_pct25     : $39,520
  annual_pct75     : $69,810
  annual_pct90     : $87,540
  annual_mean      : $57,960
  hourly_median    : $25.26

--- GEOGRAPHIC DISPERSION ---
  highest_state    : Connecticut ($69,800)
  lowest_state     : Arkansas ($35,950)
  dispersion_ratio : 1.942x

--- TOP STATES BY WAGE (47 total) ---
  Retail Trade                             emp:   12,470  median: $  52,540
  Manufacturing                            emp:    5,200  median: $  48,800
  Wholesale Trade                          emp:    2,120  median: $  58,320
  Other Services (except Public Administration) emp:    1,290  median: $  45,740
  Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services emp:      460  median: $  59,330
  Management of Companies and Enterprises  emp:      380  median: $  84,800
  Finance and Insurance                    emp:      200  median: $  45,100

--- TOP INDUSTRIES BY EMPLOYMENT (7 total) ---
  Retail Trade                             emp:   12,470  median: $  52,540
  Manufacturing                            emp:    5,200  median: $  48,800
  Wholesale Trade                          emp:    2,120  median: $  58,320
  Other Services (except Public Administration) emp:    1,290  median: $  45,740
  Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services emp:      460  median: $  59,330
  Management of Companies and Enterprises  emp:      380  median: $  84,800
  Finance and Insurance                    emp:      200  median: $  45,100

exact_match_status : no_exact_match
matched_title      : N/A
match_score        : 0.0000
wikidata_qid       : N/A
word_count         : 0
wikipedia_url      : N/A
license            : CC BY-SA 4.0
fetched_at         : 2026-06-02T23:23:16.447627Z

--- SEMANTIC NEIGHBORS (5) ---

  Title: Bench jeweler (similarity: 0.2414)
  URL: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bench_jeweler
  QID: Q4886928
  Extract: A bench jeweler is an artisan who uses a combination of skills to make and repair jewelry. Some of the more common skills that a bench jeweler might employ include antique restoration, silversmithing, goldsmithing, stone setting, engraving, fabrication, wax carving, lost-wax casting, electroplating,

  Title: Women in the United States (similarity: 0.2535)
  URL: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Women_in_the_United_States
  QID: Q17514041
  Extract: The legal status of women in the United States has advanced significantly over the past two centuries, but not yet equal to that of men in comparison to other high-income democracies.

  Title: Jewellery (similarity: 0.2593)
  URL: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jewellery
  QID: Q161439
  Extract: Jewellery consists of decorative items worn for personal adornment such as brooches, rings, necklaces, earrings, pendants, bracelets, and cufflinks. Jewellery may be attached to the body or the clothes. From a Western perspective, the term is restricted to durable ornaments, excluding flowers for ex

  Title: Workbench (similarity: 0.1852)
  URL: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Workbench
  QID: Q347690
  Extract: A workbench is a sturdy table at which manual work is done. They range from simple flat surfaces to very complex designs that may be considered tools in themselves. Workbenches vary in size from tiny jewellers benches to the huge benches used by staircase makers. Almost all workbenches are rectangul

  Title: Native American jewelry (similarity: 0.1765)
  URL: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Native_American_jewelry
  QID: Q6979960
  Extract: Native American jewelry refers to items of personal adornment, whether for personal use, sale or as art; examples of which include necklaces, earrings, bracelets, rings and pins, as well as ketohs, wampum, and labrets, made by one of the Indigenous peoples of the United States. Native American jewel

model_pass1          : claude-sonnet-4-20250514
model_pass2          : claude-haiku-4-5-20251001
inference_confidence : high
confidence_notes     : Strong confidence supported by comprehensive O*NET data including detailed tasks, skills, and work activities. BLS wage data provides solid market intelligence foundation.
inferred_at          : 2026-06-04T02:25:33.620903+00:00
tokens_input         : 4,718
tokens_output        : 3,913
cost_usd             : $0.043171
wikipedia_used       : False
wikipedia_title      : None
wikipedia_note       : No exact Wikipedia match found, with 'Jewellery' being the closest semantic neighbor focusing on the products rather than the occupation. The 'Bench jeweler' entry provides some occupational context but with limited detail.

--- PROSE FIELDS ---

ROLE SUMMARY:
Jewelers and Precious Stone and Metal Workers design, fabricate, adjust, repair, and appraise jewelry and precious metal items using specialized tools and techniques. They combine artistic creativity with technical precision to work with gold, silver, platinum, and precious stones. According to BLS OEWS May 2025, the median annual wage is $52,540 with 22,440 employed nationwide.

DAY IN THE LIFE:
A typical day involves cleaning and polishing jewelry pieces using jewelers' tools and chemical baths, then smoothing soldered joints with hand files and polishing wheels. They cut and file pieces like rings and bracelets, examine finished products through magnifying glasses to ensure quality specifications are met, and make repairs such as resizing rings or replacing broken clasps. Time is spent positioning and securing stones in metal settings, grading gems based on color and cut quality, and computing labor and material costs for custom pieces.

WHO THRIVES:
Individuals who excel in this field possess exceptional near vision and finger dexterity, with steady hands for intricate work. They demonstrate strong creative thinking abilities combined with attention to detail and dependability in their work style. The role attracts those with realistic and artistic personality traits who enjoy working with tangible materials and solving complex problems. Success requires patience for meticulous work, customer service orientation for client interactions, and the ability to visualize and execute original designs.

CAREER ENTRY:
Entry typically requires a high school diploma (25.3% of workers) or post-secondary certificate in jewelry making or related trades (21.4% of workers). Many professionals gain skills through apprenticeships, vocational training programs, or on-the-job training at jewelry stores or manufacturing facilities. Some college coursework in art, design, or business can provide additional foundation, with 19.4% having some college experience.

CAREER TRAJECTORY:
Career advancement often leads to specialization in areas like gem cutting, custom design, or jewelry appraisal. Experienced jewelers may open their own retail shops, become master craftspeople, or move into supervisory roles in manufacturing settings. Some transition to teaching jewelry making, working as independent appraisers, or developing expertise in antique restoration and high-end custom work.

MARKET INTELLIGENCE:
According to BLS OEWS May 2025, jewelers earn a median annual wage of $52,540, with the range from $35,580 to $87,540. Geographic variation is significant, with Connecticut offering the highest wages at $69,800 compared to Arkansas at $35,950, representing a 1.94x ratio. Employment is concentrated in retail trade (12,470 workers), manufacturing (5,200 workers), and wholesale trade (2,120 workers). The field shows stability with demand tied to consumer spending on luxury goods and the need for repair services.

AUTOMATION OUTLOOK:
The creative design and intricate hand-eye coordination required for jewelry making provide strong protection against automation. While some production processes like casting may become more automated, the artistic elements of thinking creatively and establishing interpersonal relationships with customers remain fundamentally human activities.

--- REASONED EDGES ---
  [skill_overlap] Gem and Diamond Workers (51-9071.06) — confidence:high
    reasoning: Both roles share identical near vision requirements and finger dexterity demands for working with precious materials.
    data: Near Vision (imp:3.9, lvl:4.4)
    data: Finger Dexterity (imp:3.6, lvl:3.8)
  [riasec_cluster] Craft Artists (27-1012.00) — confidence:high
    reasoning: Both occupations emphasize artistic creativity and realistic hands-on work with shared thinking creatively work activity.
    data: RIASEC R:6.59, A:3.70
    data: Thinking Creatively (imp:4.4, lvl:5.1)
  [task_similarity] Etchers and Engravers (51-9194.00) — confidence:high
    reasoning: Both roles involve precision cutting, filing, and surface finishing of decorative materials requiring similar hand tools.
    data: Cut and file pieces
    data: Polish materials, workpieces, or finished products
  [job_zone] Tool and Die Makers (51-4111.00) — confidence:medium
    reasoning: Both are Job Zone 3 occupations requiring medium preparation and similar mechanical knowledge levels.
    data: Job Zone 3
    data: Mechanical (imp:3.4, lvl:4.5)
  [transferable_skill] Grinding and Polishing Workers, Hand (51-9022.00) — confidence:high
    reasoning: Shared focus on polishing and finishing techniques with similar monitoring and coordination skill requirements.
    data: Coordination (imp:2.9, lvl:2.9)
    data: Polish materials, workpieces, or finished products

--- NORMALIZER SIGNALS ---
  match_keywords   : ['jeweler', 'jewelry', 'precious stone', 'precious metal', 'goldsmith', 'silversmith', 'bench jeweler', 'jewelry repair']
  exclude_keywords : ['diamond cutter', 'gem polisher', 'watchmaker', 'engraver', 'stone carver']
  title_patterns   : ['*jeweler*', '*jewelry*', '*precious*', '*gold*', '*silver*']
  common_variations: ['jewelry maker', 'jewelry designer', 'jewelry craftsperson', 'artisan jeweler', 'custom jeweler', 'retail jeweler', 'jewelry technician', 'jewelry artist']

total_terms    : 40
top_words      : ['tendency', 'others', 'materials', 'jewelry', 'equipment', 'metal', 'products', 'production', 'objects', 'design', 'principles', 'hand', 'designs', 'pieces', 'workpieces', 'tools', 'includes', 'control', 'cut', 'personal']
source_layers  : onet_tasks | onet_dimensions | dwas | wikipedia | inference

TERM                    COUNT     FREQ  DOMINANT SOURCE      SOURCE BREAKDOWN
──────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────
tendency                   42  0.01393  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:100%
others                     38  0.01260  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:100%
materials                  34  0.01128  dwas                 dwas:47%  onet_dimensions:29%  onet_tasks:18%
jewelry                    29  0.00962  onet_tasks           onet_tasks:45%  inference:24%  wikipedia:17%
equipment                  25  0.00829  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:92%  dwas:8%
metal                      23  0.00763  onet_tasks           onet_tasks:61%  dwas:26%  inference:13%
products                   22  0.00730  dwas                 dwas:50%  onet_dimensions:23%  onet_tasks:18%
production                 18  0.00597  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:44%  dwas:44%  onet_tasks:6%
objects                    17  0.00564  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:71%  dwas:24%  onet_tasks:6%
design                     17  0.00564  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:35%  dwas:24%  inference:24%
principles                 16  0.00531  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:100%
hand                       15  0.00498  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:47%  onet_tasks:33%  inference:13%
designs                    15  0.00498  onet_tasks           onet_tasks:60%  dwas:13%  wikipedia:13%
pieces                     14  0.00464  onet_tasks           onet_tasks:71%  inference:21%  onet_dimensions:7%
workpieces                 14  0.00464  dwas                 dwas:100%
tools                      13  0.00431  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:38%  onet_tasks:23%  wikipedia:15%
includes                   12  0.00398  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:100%
control                    12  0.00398  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:100%
cut                        11  0.00365  onet_tasks           onet_tasks:55%  dwas:27%  inference:18%
personal                   11  0.00365  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:55%  wikipedia:45%
services                   11  0.00365  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:55%  dwas:36%  inference:9%
techniques                 11  0.00365  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:91%  inference:9%
ideas                      11  0.00365  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:100%
body                       11  0.00365  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:91%  wikipedia:9%
quality                    10  0.00332  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:60%  inference:20%  onet_tasks:10%
processing                 10  0.00332  dwas                 dwas:50%  onet_dimensions:40%  onet_tasks:10%
molds                      10  0.00332  onet_tasks           onet_tasks:60%  dwas:40%
problems                   10  0.00332  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:90%  inference:10%
activities                 10  0.00332  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:90%  inference:10%
orientation                10  0.00332  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:90%  inference:10%
standards                   9  0.00298  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:89%  wikipedia:11%
resources                   9  0.00298  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:100%
quickly                     9  0.00298  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:100%
developing                  9  0.00298  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:89%  inference:11%
specifications              8  0.00265  onet_tasks           onet_tasks:38%  onet_dimensions:25%  dwas:25%
costs                       8  0.00265  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:50%  onet_tasks:25%  dwas:12%
machines                    8  0.00265  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:88%  onet_tasks:12%
needed                      8  0.00265  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:88%  onet_tasks:12%
monitoring                  8  0.00265  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:100%
needs                       8  0.00265  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:100%