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Goldsmith (Gold- und Silberschmiede)
GewO §94 Z.24
Verified: April 2026
Key Facts
- Type: Regulated trade (Handwerk)
- Qualification: Master exam (Meisterpruefung)
- Registration cost: Free (€0)
- Hallmarking: Precious metals must be officially hallmarked
- Note: Trading finished jewelry = free trade (no qualification)
What This Trade Covers
- Custom jewelry design and manufacturing
- Ring and bracelet creation
- Precious metal working (gold, silver, platinum)
- Gemstone setting
- Jewelry repair and restoration
Manufacturing vs. Trading
Only the handmade creation of jewelry requires the goldsmith license.
Simply buying and reselling finished jewelry (e.g., online shop)
can be done as a free trade without qualification.
Austrian Hallmarking
Precious metal items above certain fineness thresholds must be officially hallmarked at the Austrian Assay Office (Hauptpunzierungsamt Wien or branch office Innsbruck). This is a legal requirement under the Punzierungsgesetz.
Related Guides
Legally binding: German text of GewO 1994.