Jeweler's Tools

Name: Jeweler's Tools
Cost: 25 gp
Weight: 2 lb.
Includes: a small saw and hammer, files, pliers, and tweezers

A Jeweler is a person who works with precious stones and metals or other, more common materials. In a fantasy setting, this can include creating simple jewelry for common folks, cultural pieces, ceremonial items, enchanted items, or extremely fancy jewelry for the rich. If one of your players has proficiency in jeweler’s tools, you might want to ask exactly what kind of jewelry they make. This will give you greater insight into who/what the player might know.

Jeweler’s Tools Skill and Special Uses

Arcana. Proficiency with jeweler’s tools grants you knowledge about the reputed mystical uses of gems. This insight proves handy when you make Arcana checks related to gems or gem-encrusted items.

Investigation. When you inspect jeweled objects, your proficiency with jeweler’s tools aids you in picking out clues they might hold.

Identify Gems. You can identify gems and determine their value at a glance.

When you might use these tools:

• Crafting a piece of jewelry
• Examining a jewel-encrusted item to determine its possible purpose
• Authenticating or dating a piece of jewelry
• Appraising the value of gems or jewelry

Jeweler’s Knowledge

Understanding gemstones is actually a pretty useful skill in D&D. A lot of enchanted items are created using the natural magic found in gemstones. This means that jewelers know a lot more than you might think at first glance. You can expect a jeweler in D&D to know:

• The suppliers of gems and rare metals in most major cities
• How to spot a fake gem or item from a mile away
• The common uses of specific gems in enchanting
• The value of nearly any gem or piece of jewelry

*This represents the average cost of goods. Prices may vary all around the world.

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