Jewelers — Industry overview in Switzerland
Switzerland is home to a total of 1'501 active companies in jewelry and goldsmithing. Over the last 10 years, the industry has grown by 24.4%, with 970 new companies registered, and 676 companies liquidated.
- 970 new companies
- 676 liquidated companies
- ** year to date
Jewelers — Geographical breakdown in Switzerland
The map below shows the geographical distribution of Jewelers in Switzerland.
Jewelers — Industry size in Switzerland
In Switzerland, 970 companies in jewelry and goldsmithing have been incorporated over the last 10 years, with 294 still active today. The following regions have the highest number of Jewelers:
Canton of Zurich (303), Canton of Geneva (234), and Canton of Bern (162).
Companies in jewelry and goldsmithing are the 80th largest group of companies in Switzerland.
- 970 new companies
- 1'501 active companies
- ** year to date
Jewelers — New companies vs. companies in liquidation in Switzerland
Over the past 12 months, 79 companies in jewelry and goldsmithing were incorporated. In that same period, 59 companies have closed, resulting in an overall 1.4% growth in Switzerland.
- 79 new companies
- 59 liquidated companies
- * month to date
Jewelers — Size and number of employees in Switzerland
The most common company size for Jewelers in Switzerland is "micro". The majority of companies have between 1 and 9 employees.
- Size distribution
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96% Micro (1-9 emp.)
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4% Small (10-49 emp.)
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0% Medium (50-249 emp.)
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0% Unknown
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0% Large (>249 emp.)
Jewelers — Industry activities (or “NOGA codes”) in Switzerland
Out of the 1'501 companies in jewelry and goldsmithing, most are active in
Manufacture of jewellery, gold and silversmith work n.e.c. (1'206), Manufacture of imitation jewellery and related articles (199), and Working of precious and decorative stones (85).
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.
1'206
Manufacture of imitation jewellery and related articles
199
Working of precious and decorative stones
85
Companies in jewelry and goldsmithing in Switzerland show a variety of legal forms. The majority of companies are "Sole proprietorship" (51%), followed by "Limited Liability Company" (27%) and "Limited" (17%).
- Legal forms
- 51% Sole proprietorship
- 27% Limited Liability Company
- 17% Limited
- 4% Other
Jewelers — Latest registrations in Switzerland
In Switzerland, 5 companies in jewelry and goldsmithing have been incorporated in the last 30 days. Here are the latest ones.
Company
ZIP / Town
Established on
8802 Kilchberg ZH
20/10/2026
1763 Granges-Paccot
20/10/2026
2504 Biel/Bienne
15/10/2026
Jewelers — Latest liquidations in Switzerland
In Switzerland, 6 companies in jewelry and goldsmithing have been liquidated in the last 30 days. Here are the latest ones.
Company
ZIP / Town
Cancelled on
2742 Perrefitte
13/10/2026
1872 Troistorrents
07/10/2026
3661 Uetendorf
21/09/2026
8500 Frauenfeld
21/09/2026
Jewelers – Latest SOGC (SHAB/FOSC) publications in Switzerland
In Switzerland, 42 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 company name, Change of status
29/10/2026
Change of company name
29/10/2026
Change of status
26/10/2026