Manufacture of jewellery and related articles
What this code covers
Use this class for manufacture of jewellery and related articles when the main activity includes Production of worked pearls and Production of precious and semi-precious stones in the worked state, including the working of industrial quality stones and synthetic or reconstructed precious or semi-precious stones. Check exclusions and nearby codes before applying it to a mixed activity.
Official NACE Rev. 2.1 labels and explanatory notes are imported from the source dataset. Plain-language explanations are shown separately so readers can compare interpretation with the source text.
No child codes; this is a class-level code.
- production of worked pearls
- production of precious and semi-precious stones in the worked state, including the working of industrial quality stones and synthetic or reconstructed precious or semi-precious stones
- working of diamonds
- manufacture of jewellery of precious metal or of base metals clad with precious metals, or precious or semi-precious stones, or of combinations of precious metal and precious or semi-precious stones
- manufacture of non-metallic watch bands (e.g. fabric, leather, plastic), see 15.12
- manufacture of base metals clad with silver, gold or platinum, not further worked, see 24.41
- manufacture of statuettes and other ornaments of base metal plated with precious metal, see 25.99
- manufacture of watch cases, whether or not of precious metal, see 26.52
- Compare with 15.12, 24.41, 25.99 when the main activity overlaps another code.
- Check national equivalent caveats before using this code for local registration or filing workflows.
- If the main revenue activity appears in an exclusion, compare the alternative code before deciding.
Use this guide as classification support, not legal, tax, filing, or regulatory advice.
- - production of worked pearls
- - production of precious and semi-precious stones in the worked state, including the working of industrial quality stones and synthetic or reconstructed precious or semi-precious stones
- - working of diamonds
- - manufacture of jewellery of precious metal or of base metals clad with precious metals, or precious or semi-precious stones, or of combinations of precious metal and precious or semi-precious stones
- - manufacture of goldsmiths’ articles of precious metals or of base metals clad with precious metals, e.g.:
- - dinnerware, flatware, hollowware, toilet articles, office or desk articles, articles for religious use
- - manufacture of technical or laboratory articles of precious metal (except instruments and parts thereof), e.g.:
- - crucibles, spatulas, electroplating anodes
- - manufacture of precious metal watch bands, wristbands, watch straps and cigarette-cases
- - engraving of personal precious and non-precious metal products
- - manufacture of non-metallic watch bands (e.g. fabric, leather, plastic), see 15.12
- - manufacture of base metals clad with silver, gold or platinum, not further worked, see 24.41
- - manufacture of statuettes and other ornaments of base metal plated with precious metal, see 25.99
- - manufacture of watch cases, whether or not of precious metal, see 26.52
- - manufacture of (non-precious) metal watch bands, see 32.13
- - manufacture of imitation jewellery, whether or not plated with precious metal, see 32.13
- - repair of jewellery, see 95.25
- - Production of worked pearls
- - Production of precious and semi-precious stones in the worked state, including the working of industrial quality stones and synthetic or reconstructed precious or semi-precious stones
- - Working of diamonds
- - Manufacture of jewellery of precious metal or of base metals clad with precious metals, or precious or semi-precious stones, or of combinations of precious metal and precious or semi-precious stones
- - Manufacture of non-metallic watch bands (e.g. fabric, leather, plastic)
- - Manufacture of base metals clad with silver, gold or platinum, not further worked
- - Manufacture of statuettes and other ornaments of base metal plated with precious metal
- - Manufacture of watch cases, whether or not of precious metal
What is NACE 32.12 used for?
Use NACE 32.12 for manufacture of jewellery and related articles when the main activity matches this scope: Use this class for manufacture of jewellery and related articles when the main activity includes Production of worked pearls and Production of precious and semi-precious stones in the worked state, including the working of industrial quality stones and synthetic or reconstructed precious or semi-precious stones. Check exclusions and nearby codes before applying it to a mixed activity.
What are typical examples for 32.12?
Typical examples include Production of worked pearls, Production of precious and semi-precious stones in the worked state, including the working of industrial quality stones and synthetic or reconstructed precious or semi-precious stones, and Working of diamonds.
When might 32.12 not be the right code?
Review another code when the activity is closer to manufacture of non-metallic watch bands (e.g. fabric, leather, plastic), see 15.12 and manufacture of base metals clad with silver, gold or platinum, not further worked, see 24.41.
Which codes should I compare before choosing 32.12?
Compare 32.12 with 15.12 Manufacture of luggage, handbags, saddlery and harness of any material, 24.41 Precious metals production, and 25.99 Manufacture of other fabricated metal products n.e.c. when the activity description is ambiguous.
Use this class for manufacture of luggage, handbags, saddlery and harness of any material when the main activity includes Manufacture of luggage, handbags, backpacks, etc., of leather, composition leather or any other material where the same technology is used as for leather and Manufacture of saddlery and harness for any animal. Check exclusions and nearby codes before applying it to a mixed activity.
Use this class for precious metals production when the main activity includes Production of basic precious metals: and Production and refining of unwrought or wrought precious metals: gold, silver, platinum, etc., from ore and scrap. Check exclusions and nearby codes before applying it to a mixed activity.
Use this class for manufacture of other fabricated metal products n.e.c. when the main activity includes Manufacture of metal household articles: and Flatware: plates, saucers, etc.. Check exclusions and nearby codes before applying it to a mixed activity.
Use this class for manufacture of watches and clocks when the main activity includes Manufacture of watches and clocks of all kinds, including instrument panel clocks and Manufacture of watch and clock cases, including cases of precious metals. Check exclusions and nearby codes before applying it to a mixed activity.
Use this class for manufacture of imitation jewellery and related articles when the main activity includes Manufacture of costume or imitation jewellery, not incorporating natural or cultured pearls, precious or semi-precious stones or (except as plating or as minor constituents) precious metal or metal clad with precious metal and Rings, bracelets, necklaces, brooches, earrings and similar small objects/articles of personal adornment made from base metals plated with precious metals. Check exclusions and nearby codes before applying it to a mixed activity.
Use this class for repair and maintenance of watches, clocks and jewellery when the main activity includes Repair of watches, clocks and their parts (e.g. watch cases and housings of any material) and Repair of jewellery. Check exclusions and nearby codes before applying it to a mixed activity.
Use this class for striking of coins when the main activity includes Manufacture of coins, including coins for use as legal tender, whether or not of precious metal. Check exclusions and nearby codes before applying it to a mixed activity.
Use this group for manufacture of jewellery, bijouterie and related articles when the main activity includes Striking of coins and Manufacture of jewellery and related articles. Check exclusions and nearby codes before applying it to a mixed activity.
Rev. 2 code 32.12 maps to the same Rev. 2.1 class 32.12 Manufacture of jewellery and related articles.
Official close match imported from NACE Rev. 2.1.
Low operational impact is expected, but systems should still store the target Rev. 2.1 version explicitly.
Confirm the target version field and update references where Rev. 2.1 is required.