Physical Danger

Physical Danger

You may get some carpal tunnel syndrome using Adobe Illustrator or other CAD program, but that's the least of your worries.

 
The guy in the middle could be you. And to think—you could have made that watch chain. (Source)

Jewelry-making requires a whole lot of chemicals and sharp tools, so be careful. Okay, so you're not going to saw a whole arm off with your tiny torches and lasers, but you can still hurt yourself pretty seriously.

Also, the only thing burglars and con-artists and heist organizers love more than stealing money from banks is stealing precious jewelry. We're not saying you should prepare to be burgled, just know that it's a thing that's a little more common in this line of work.