A jeweler is a skilled craftsperson who designs, makes, repairs, or sells jewelry like rings, necklaces, bracelets, and earrings. Jewelers work with precious metals such as gold, silver, and platinum, and often set gemstones like diamonds, rubies, and sapphires into their creations.

Some jewelers specialize in creating custom pieces, carefully shaping metal and positioning tiny stones with incredible precision. Others focus on repair work, resizing rings, replacing clasps, or restoring antique pieces. Many jewelers run shops where they both sell jewelry and offer these services.

The work requires steady hands, sharp eyes, and years of practice. A jeweler might use a magnifying loupe (a special lens) to examine a diamond or use tiny tools to secure a stone in place. When your parents or grandparents have an engagement ring resized or a broken necklace repaired, they visit a jeweler's shop.

Historically, jewelers have been highly respected artisans. Royal jewelers created crowns and ceremonial pieces for kings and queens. Today's jewelers continue this tradition of craftsmanship, whether they're designing a championship ring for a sports team or creating a simple pendant for someone's birthday. The word can also be spelled jeweller in British English.