This U.S. industry comprises establishments primarily engaged in one or more of the following: (1) manufacturing, engraving, chasing, or etching precious metal solid or precious metal clad jewelry; (2) manufacturing, engraving, chasing, or etching personal goods (i.e., small articles carried on or about the person, such as compacts or cigarette cases) made of precious solid or clad metal; and (3) stamping coins.

Cross-References. Establishments primarily engaged in--

Manufacturing, engraving, chasing, or etching costume jewelry and nonprecious metal personal goods--are classified in U.S. Industry 339914, Costume Jewelry and Novelty Manufacturing;

Manufacturing jewelers' materials or performing lapidary work--are classified in U.S. Industry 339913, Jewelers' Material and Lapidary Work Manufacturing; and

Plating jewelry--are classified in U.S. Industry 332813, Electroplating, Plating, Polishing, Anodizing, and Coloring.