Jewelcrafting leveling guide

Jewelcrafting in Cata Classic runs from 450 to 525 on gems from prospecting Obsidium and Elementium Ore, which makes Mining the natural partner. The meta gem cuts are bought with tokens, so start the daily quest as soon as you can. Counts are approximate: a recipe can turn green a few points earlier or later.

What to gather or buy

Material	About
Uncommon Cataclysm gems	20
Jeweler’s Setting	28
Hessonite	31
Nightstone	40
Shadowspirit Diamond	20
Carnelian	15
Alicite	15

Jeweler’s Settings are sold by the jewelcrafting supplies vendors. Shadowspirit Diamonds come from prospecting Elementium Ore and from the auction house.

Route

Skill	Craft	Per craft
450-467	Uncommon gem cuts, such as Bold Carnelian, Solid Zephyrite or Jagged Jasper	An uncommon Cataclysm gem
467-475	Hessonite Band	Jeweler’s Setting, 2 Hessonite
475-495	Nightstone Choker	Jeweler’s Setting, 2 Nightstone
495-520	Meta gem cuts, such as Forlorn Shadowspirit Diamond	Shadowspirit Diamond
520-525	Fire Prism	3 Carnelian, 3 Hessonite, 3 Alicite

Trainers and tips

• Illustrious Grand Master Jewelcrafting is taught by the jewelcrafting trainers in the capital cities, such as Stormwind City and Orgrimmar, from character level 75.
• The daily jewelcrafting quest comes from Isabel Jones in Stormwind City for the Alliance and Marith Lazuria in Orgrimmar for the Horde. It rewards an Illustrious Jewelcrafter’s Token, and the same NPCs sell the meta gem designs for those tokens.
• Fire Prism can be made once every 20 hours, so start it around 520 and use it every day until 525.