| World of Warcraft allows online role-players to train | | | | as well as the gem cutting ability with the help of a |
| their characters in a variety of professions. One of | | | | simple grinder. Gems are available in one of eight |
| the most lucrative of these is Jewelcrafting. | | | | colors such as purple, blue, green, yellow, orange, red, |
| Introduced to players as part of the Burning Crusade | | | | prism, and meta. Each colored gem fits into one or |
| expansion, players can make all sorts of jewelry such | | | | two specific colored socket, except for meta gems. |
| as rings, necklaces, pendants and items made from | | | | The more complicated the design, the more points a |
| precious stone. Only players who've bought the | | | | Jewelcrafter is awarded. Each colored gem comes |
| expansion can actually take up Jewelcrafting as a | | | | from a specific area. Some are easier to come by |
| profession-though they're still able to use items | | | | than others. Green gems are the most common and |
| crafted by Jewelcrafters. | | | | meta gems are the rarest. You can find gems near |
| As a Jewelcrafter you're charged with finding and | | | | various nodes and can also grow gems from bundles |
| collecting precious stones to place into sockets. Each | | | | of ore. |
| gem has a special color and has a unique significance. | | | | Gems aren't just a bunch of eye candy. They fetch |
| After completing a piece of jewelry, Jewelcrafters | | | | a nice price at the Auction House, but more |
| will receive a bonus for their efforts. This is a more | | | | importantly can supply magnificent healing spells and |
| advanced skill which demands the use of a Jeweler's | | | | increased intellect. Obviously, if you choose not to be |
| Kit-which costs a few pennies. | | | | a Jewelcrafter yourself, it's still great to have one on |
| Once your skill level hits 300 you'll be able to access | | | | your team. |
| some really valuable and unique stones and sockets | | | | |