Watchmaking and Jewelrymaking

Watchmaking and Jewelrymaking is a certificate program offered by Gem City College, a private for-profit institution located in Quincy, IL. The program falls under the watchmaking and jewelrymaking technology field (CIP 47.0408) and leads to a one- to two-year certificate credential. Students gain hands-on skills in the repair, fabrication, and maintenance of watches and jewelry pieces through focused technical training.

Gem City College also offers a Cosmetology/Cosmetologist, General certificate program for students interested in related personal services fields. The watchmaking and jewelrymaking field prepares graduates for work in jewelry retail, repair shops, and related craft industries. Students can expect a technically oriented curriculum emphasizing precision tools, materials, and repair techniques common to the trade.