There are several opportunities for employment in jewelry sales. Most positions are in retail. Your duties in this field involve working closely with a customer to determine their needs and budget and helping them select a piece of jewelry. Most jewelry stores have smaller staffs, so your duties often include acting as a cashier or doing basic tasks like jewelry cleaning, resizing, or minor repair. Some individuals specialize in the latter. You can also work indirectly in sales as an appraiser with a shop, auction house, or appraisal company. While work in this industry is year round, you may have additional responsibilities around the holidays.