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Overview
Filigree makers create delicate jewellery by shaping fine metal wire, marking patterns, joining parts, smoothing surfaces and checking that each piece follows the design.
In job descriptions, look for jewellery equipment, wire wrapping, metal casting, welding, enamelling, gem selection, restoration techniques, repair work and design specifications.
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Open in Job ExplorerWhat the work can involve
Filigree makers do fine jewellery work where small wire shapes, solder points, surface finish and symmetry decide the quality of the piece. Work may move between bench production, repair, restoration and direct discussion with customers or designers.
Skills and specializations
Useful strengths include wire wrapping, marking patterns on metal, using jewellery tools, heating metals, welding, enamelling and smoothing rough parts. Patience and visual control matter because filigree errors are often small but visible.
Salary context
Salary context depends on workshop type, craft level, restoration work, customer contact, precious-metal responsibility, piece complexity and whether the role includes bespoke design. This guide does not provide salary amounts.
Career paths
Career paths can move toward specialist goldsmith or silversmith work, jewellery restoration, bespoke design, workshop leadership, teaching trade techniques or customer-facing advisory roles.
Good to know
Check whether vacancies ask for filigree specifically or broader jewellery making. Good ads mention metals, tools, repair duties, restoration work, design drawings and how finished pieces are inspected.
Editorial note
This guide is editorial career context. It is not official labour-market statistics or role-specific salary data.
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O*NET relationships
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O*NET relationships: 1
Jewelers and Precious Stone and Metal Workers
51-9071.00
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Alternative labels
Occupation group
jeweller (7313.1)
Source facts
| ESCO URI | http://data.europa.eu/esco/occupation/103aaf7a-48da-4e25-99fc-5cf1ee1388b1 |
|---|---|
| ESCO code | 7313.1.1 |
| ISCO group | 7313 |
| Concept type | Occupation |