Jewellery and related articles
CPC v2.1 Code: 382
About jewellery and related articles
cpc code 382 covers the production and trade of jewellery and related articles, a vital industry that plays a significant role in the global economy. This industry encompasses the manufacturing and distribution of a wide range of decorative and functional items, from precious metal jewellery to costume accessories. The jewellery industry is known for its intricate craftsmanship, use of valuable materials, and its ability to cater to diverse cultural and personal preferences.
Production process
The production of jewellery and related articles typically involves a combination of traditional and modern techniques. Skilled artisans often use methods such as casting, forging, and hand-engraving to create unique pieces. Additionally, the industry has embraced technological advancements, incorporating computer-aided design (CAD) and computer-aided manufacturing (CAM) to streamline the production process and enhance precision.
Production inputs
The jewellery industry relies on a variety of raw materials, including precious metals (such as gold, silver, and platinum), gemstones, and other decorative elements. Specialized tools and equipment, such as casting machines, polishing tools, and precision measuring instruments, are also essential inputs for this industry. Additionally, the industry requires a skilled workforce capable of executing intricate design and manufacturing processes.
Production outputs
The primary outputs of the jewellery industry are finished jewellery items, such as rings, necklaces, bracelets, and earrings, as well as other related articles like watches, cufflinks, and decorative accessories. These products are often consumed by 381 Personal and household goods, 383 Sports goods, games and toys, and 384 Miscellaneous manufactured articles industries, which may incorporate jewellery and related articles into their own product offerings.
Family tree for jewellery and related articles
graph LR A["<a href='/classifications/cpc/v2-1/3'>3: Other transportable goods, except metal products, machinery and equipment</a>"] A --> B["<a href='/classifications/cpc/v2-1/38'>38: Furniture; other transportable goods n.e.c.</a>"] B --> C["<a href='/classifications/cpc/v2-1/382'>382: Jewellery and related articles</a>"] B --> D["<a href='/classifications/cpc/v2-1/381'>381: Furniture</a>"] B --> E["<a href='/classifications/cpc/v2-1/383'>383: Musical instruments</a>"] B --> F["<a href='/classifications/cpc/v2-1/384'>384: Sports goods</a>"] B --> G["<a href='/classifications/cpc/v2-1/385'>385: Games and toys</a>"] B --> H["<a href='/classifications/cpc/v2-1/386'>386: Roundabouts, swings, shooting galleries and other fairground amusements</a>"] B --> I["<a href='/classifications/cpc/v2-1/387'>387: Prefabricated buildings</a>"] B --> J["<a href='/classifications/cpc/v2-1/389'>389: Other manufactured articles n.e.c.</a>"] C --> K["<a href='/classifications/cpc/v2-1/3821'>3821: Pearls, natural or cultured and unworked</a>"] C --> L["<a href='/classifications/cpc/v2-1/3822'>3822: Cultured pearls, precious or semi-precious stones, and synthetic or reconstructed precious or semi-precious stones (except industrial diamonds and piezo-electric quartz), worked (except simply sawn, cleaved, bruted or roughly shaped), but not strung, mounted or set</a>"] C --> M["<a href='/classifications/cpc/v2-1/3823'>3823: Industrial diamonds, worked; dust and powder of natural or synthetic precious or semi-precious stones</a>"] C --> N["<a href='/classifications/cpc/v2-1/3824'>3824: Jewellery and other articles of precious metal or of metal clad with precious metal; articles of natural or cultured pearls or precious or semi-precious stones (natural, synthetic or reconstructed)</a>"] C --> O["<a href='/classifications/cpc/v2-1/3825'>3825: Coin</a>"] %% Color coordination by level classDef level1 color:#000,fill:#a8f9ff,stroke:#333,stroke-width:2px classDef level2 color:#000,fill:#e0a458,stroke:#333,stroke-width:1px classDef level3 color:#000,fill:#419d78,stroke:#333,stroke-width:1px classDef level4 color:#000,fill:#c04abc,stroke:#333,stroke-width:1px classDef level5 color:#000,fill:#f1c40f,stroke:#333,stroke-width:1px classDef level6 color:#000,fill:#f1c40f,stroke:#333,stroke-width:1px classDef highlight color:#000,fill:#fff,stroke:#000,stroke-width:5px %% Apply classes class A level1 class B level2 class C level3 class D level3 class E level3 class F level3 class G level3 class H level3 class I level3 class J level3 class K level4 class L level4 class M level4 class N level4 class O level4 class C highlight %% class A level1 %% class B,C level2 %% class D,E,F,G,H,I level2 %% class J,K,L,M,N,O,P level3 %% class C highlight