If you are thinking about a career in the jewelry industry or want to expand on your existing jewelry career, then the Jewelers of America web site might be a good place to consider.

Along with certification opportunities, this organization offers a Careers in the Jewelry Industry' program, which includes a free booklet available in pdf form on their web site:

Jewelers of America contributes to recruitment and education of tomorrow's jewelry industry professionals. Our comprehensive 'Careers in the Jewelry Industry' program, developed by industry organizations and individual jewelers, principally sponsored by the Gemological Institute of America, helps high school and junior college students, career changers and adults re-entering the workforce discover the challenges, rewards and opportunities available in the jewelry field. Our guide includes JA member profiles, each with a photo and story recounting what attracted them to the jewelry field. This guide encourages job seekers to consider and enter the industry.
The guidebook includes comprehensive overviews of ten different career paths - sales associate, manager, bench jeweler, mass manufacturer, wholesaler/importer, appraiser, watchmaker, designer, laboratory grader, and educator - including salary ranges and job-training resources. We distribute a condensed, brochure version to high schools, junior colleges and adult career counseling centers nationwide. Brochures are display-sized and available to JA members.