Jewelers — Industry overview in French-speaking Switzerland
French-speaking Switzerland is home to a total of 496 active companies in jewelry and goldsmithing. Over the last 10 years, the industry has grown by 21.0%, with 358 new companies registered, and 272 companies liquidated.
- 358 new companies
- 272 liquidated companies
- ** year to date
Jewelers — Geographical breakdown in French-speaking Switzerland
The map below shows the geographical distribution of Jewelers in French-speaking Switzerland.
Jewelers — Industry size in French-speaking Switzerland
In French-speaking Switzerland, 358 companies in jewelry and goldsmithing have been incorporated over the last 10 years, with 86 still active today. The following regions have the highest number of Jewelers:
Canton of Zurich (297), Canton of Geneva (235), and Canton of Bern (162).
Companies in jewelry and goldsmithing are the 68th largest group of companies in French-speaking Switzerland.
- 358 new companies
- 496 active companies
- ** year to date
Jewelers — New companies vs. companies in liquidation in French-speaking Switzerland
Over the past 12 months, 25 companies in jewelry and goldsmithing were incorporated. In that same period, 28 companies have closed, resulting in an overall 0.6% contraction in French-speaking Switzerland.
- 25 new companies
- 28 liquidated companies
- * month to date
Jewelers — Size and number of employees in French-speaking Switzerland
The most common company size for Jewelers in French-speaking Switzerland is "micro". The majority of companies have between 1 and 9 employees.
- Size distribution
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94% Micro (1-9 emp.)
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6% Small (10-49 emp.)
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0% Medium (50-249 emp.)
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0% Large (>249 emp.)
Jewelers — Industry activities (or “NOGA codes”) in French-speaking Switzerland
Out of the 496 companies in jewelry and goldsmithing, most are active in
Manufacture of jewellery, gold and silversmith work n.e.c. (381), Manufacture of imitation jewellery and related articles (80), and Working of precious and decorative stones (29).
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.
381
Manufacture of imitation jewellery and related articles
80
Working of precious and decorative stones
29
Companies in jewelry and goldsmithing in French-speaking Switzerland show a variety of legal forms. The majority of companies are "Sole proprietorship" (43%), followed by "Limited Liability Company" (30%) and "Limited" (22%).
- Legal forms
- 43% Sole proprietorship
- 30% Limited Liability Company
- 22% Limited
- 4% Other
Jewelers — Latest registrations in French-speaking Switzerland
In French-speaking Switzerland, 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
2025 Chez-le-Bart
01/04/2026
1682 Prévonloup
18/03/2026
Jewelers — Latest liquidations in French-speaking Switzerland
In French-speaking Switzerland, 1 companies in jewelry and goldsmithing have been liquidated in the last 30 days. Here are the latest ones.
Company
ZIP / Town
Cancelled on
2300 La Chaux-de-Fonds
23/06/2026
2068 Hauterive NE
07/05/2026
Jewelers – Latest SOGC (SHAB/FOSC) publications in French-speaking Switzerland
In French-speaking Switzerland, 8 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
28/08/2026
Change of head office (other political community), Change of domicile
26/08/2026
Change of head office (other political community), Change of domicile
25/08/2026
Change of status
25/08/2026
Change of head office (other political community), Change of domicile
05/08/2026
Change of company name, Change of head office (other political community), Change of domicile, Change of purpose
17/07/2026