[Jewelry making - Article 00567] - Re: [Orchid] Certified Bench Jeweler

[Michael R. Mathews Sr.]

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    Hello All: I have been a proud supporter of the Jewelers of America
    certification program since it started. I have great hopes that more
    jewelers will take the time and spend the money to get certified. It
    did take me awhile to finish it because for the Master level it has 3
    tasks that have a time limit of 12 hours each plus preliminary tasks.
    Even though it didn't take me 12 hours on each task you still must
    schedule a person to watch you and stop doing your real job for some
    time to get it done. I am the only jeweler in my store and so that
    means turning some work away and not being able to size that new ring
    right now. All and all it wasn't that bad and not too many
    disappointed customers. I will say that getting a Master
    certification will increase you pay where you work and if it doesn't
    you will find that it opens many new doors. There are loads of stores
    out there that want to have the best jeweler they can find and having
    that peice of paper is a great way to prove your worth. Michael R.
    Mathews Sr.   Victoria,Texas   USA JACMBJ  www.geocities.com/waxcarver


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