Jewelers — Industry overview in German-speaking Switzerland
German-speaking Switzerland is home to a total of 951 active companies in jewelry and goldsmithing. Over the last 10 years, the industry has grown by 25.5%, with 560 new companies registered, and 367 companies liquidated.
- 560 new companies
- 367 liquidated companies
- ** year to date
Jewelers — Geographical breakdown in German-speaking Switzerland
The map below shows the geographical distribution of Jewelers in German-speaking Switzerland.
Jewelers — Industry size in German-speaking Switzerland
In German-speaking Switzerland, 560 companies in jewelry and goldsmithing have been incorporated over the last 10 years, with 193 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 82nd largest group of companies in German-speaking Switzerland.
- 560 new companies
- 951 active companies
- ** year to date
Jewelers — New companies vs. companies in liquidation in German-speaking Switzerland
Over the past 12 months, 57 companies in jewelry and goldsmithing were incorporated. In that same period, 39 companies have closed, resulting in an overall 1.9% growth in German-speaking Switzerland.
- 57 new companies
- 39 liquidated companies
- * month to date
Jewelers — Size and number of employees in German-speaking Switzerland
The most common company size for Jewelers in German-speaking Switzerland is "micro". The majority of companies have between 1 and 9 employees.
- Size distribution
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97% Micro (1-9 emp.)
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3% Small (10-49 emp.)
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0% Unknown
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0% Medium (50-249 emp.)
Jewelers — Industry activities (or “NOGA codes”) in German-speaking Switzerland
Out of the 951 companies in jewelry and goldsmithing, most are active in
Manufacture of jewellery, gold and silversmith work n.e.c. (778), Manufacture of imitation jewellery and related articles (120), and Working of precious and decorative stones (48).
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.
778
Manufacture of imitation jewellery and related articles
120
Working of precious and decorative stones
48
Companies in jewelry and goldsmithing in German-speaking Switzerland show a variety of legal forms. The majority of companies are "Sole proprietorship" (55%), followed by "Limited Liability Company" (25%) and "Limited" (15%).
- Legal forms
- 55% Sole proprietorship
- 25% Limited Liability Company
- 15% Limited
- 5% Other
Jewelers — Latest registrations in German-speaking Switzerland
In German-speaking Switzerland, 2 companies in jewelry and goldsmithing have been incorporated in the last 30 days. Here are the latest ones.
Company
ZIP / Town
Established on
8280 Kreuzlingen
28/07/2026
8400 Winterthur
01/07/2026
Jewelers — Latest liquidations in German-speaking Switzerland
In German-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
8400 Winterthur
23/07/2026
4144 Arlesheim
11/05/2026
Jewelers – Latest SOGC (SHAB/FOSC) publications in German-speaking Switzerland
In German-speaking Switzerland, 16 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 head office (other political community), Change of domicile
26/08/2026
Change of head office (other political community), Change of domicile
26/08/2026
Change of company name, Change of head office (other political community), Change of domicile
26/08/2026
Change of purpose
24/08/2026
Change of status
12/08/2026