Designers create functional or decorative objects by hand, using a variety of methods and materials.Cut, shape, fit, join, mold, or otherwise process materials, using hand tools, power tools, and/or machinery.
Some jewelry designers may require little to know formal education or training. They may start designing jewelry and eventually become more successful with hard work, dedication, and experience.
College courses and degree programs in jewelry making and design, however, can help aspiring jewelry makers refine their skills. Art schools and some traditional colleges and universities might offer classes in jewelry design, metalworking, and gemology.