Jewelers — Industry overview in the Canton of Vaud
Canton of Vaud is home to a total of 122 active companies in jewelry and goldsmithing. Over the last 10 years, the industry has grown by 32.6%, with 107 new companies registered, and 77 companies liquidated.
- 107 new companies
- 77 liquidated companies
- ** year to date
Jewelers — Geographical breakdown in the Canton of Vaud
The map below shows the geographical distribution of Jewelers in the Canton of Vaud.
Jewelers — Industry size in the Canton of Vaud
In the Canton of Vaud, 107 companies in jewelry and goldsmithing have been incorporated over the last 10 years, with 30 still active today. The following regions have the highest number of Jewelers:
Canton of Zurich (297), Canton of Geneva (233), and Canton of Bern (163).
Companies in jewelry and goldsmithing are the 80th largest group of companies in the Canton of Vaud.
- 107 new companies
- 122 active companies
- ** year to date
Jewelers — New companies vs. companies in liquidation in the Canton of Vaud
Over the past 12 months, 7 companies in jewelry and goldsmithing were incorporated. In that same period, 8 companies have closed, resulting in an overall 0.8% contraction in the Canton of Vaud.
- 7 new companies
- 8 liquidated companies
- * month to date
Jewelers — Size and number of employees in the Canton of Vaud
The most common company size for Jewelers in the Canton of Vaud is "micro". The majority of companies have between 1 and 9 employees.
- Size distribution
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98% Micro (1-9 emp.)
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2% Small (10-49 emp.)
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1% Large (>249 emp.)
Jewelers — Industry activities (or “NOGA codes”) in the Canton of Vaud
Out of the 122 companies in jewelry and goldsmithing, most are active in
Manufacture of jewellery, gold and silversmith work n.e.c. (87), Manufacture of imitation jewellery and related articles (27), and Working of precious and decorative stones (6).
Each category has its own code, called a NOGA code. The General Classification of Economic Activities (NOGA) is a nomenclature that groups all economic activities that can be carried out in a classification with 794 positions at its last level.
Jewelers
Nb of legal entities
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Manufacture of jewellery, gold and silversmith work n.e.c.
87
Manufacture of imitation jewellery and related articles
27
Working of precious and decorative stones
6
Companies in jewelry and goldsmithing in the Canton of Vaud show a variety of legal forms. The majority of companies are "Sole proprietorship" (64%), followed by "Limited Liability Company" (22%) and "Limited" (11%).
- Legal forms
- 64% Sole proprietorship
- 22% Limited Liability Company
- 11% Limited
- 2% Other
Jewelers — Latest registrations in the Canton of Vaud
In the Canton of Vaud, 0 companies in jewelry and goldsmithing have been incorporated in the last 30 days. Here are the latest ones.
Company
ZIP / Town
Established on
1024 Ecublens VD
17/06/2026
1682 Prévonloup
18/03/2026
1066 Epalinges
08/12/2025
1814 La Tour-de-Peilz
23/10/2025
1814 La Tour-de-Peilz
21/08/2025
1400 Yverdon-les-Bains
24/06/2025
Jewelers — Latest liquidations in the Canton of Vaud
In the Canton of Vaud, 0 companies in jewelry and goldsmithing have been liquidated in the last 30 days. Here are the latest ones.
Company
ZIP / Town
Cancelled on
1608 Bussigny-sur-Oron
17/03/2026
1400 Yverdon-les-Bains
07/07/2025
Jewelers – Latest SOGC (SHAB/FOSC) publications in the Canton of Vaud
In the Canton of Vaud, 3 companies in jewelry and goldsmithing have been published in the SOGC (SHAB/FOSC) in the last 30 days. Here are the latest ones.
Company
Event type
Published on
Change of status
17/07/2026
Change of capital
02/07/2026
Change of head office (other political community), Change of domicile
15/04/2026
Change of status
27/03/2026