Being a Jeweler...

" Being a jeweler is the best profession in the world. I am an engineer, an inventor and a magician. I understand chemistry and the properties of precious metal. I get to design and use my artistic intelligence. I've had to learn tool making and steel forming. I have an understanding for the trade market of gold and gemstones. I must properly perceive the anatomy of the human body with the intention to create a functioning adornment that can be worn everyday. But most of all, I treasure having the power to use an ancient skill to create beauty in the world. I get to play with fire, earth and water in order to bring to life an object that will be coveted for generations. Giving people happiness in a world that might otherwise be filled with darkness is my greatest pleasure. "