Jewelcrafting is the signature profession of The Burning Crusade Classic, and it remains one of the most rewarding crafts you can level. Every gem socket added in TBC created permanent demand for cut gems, and jewelcrafters also gain access to exclusive Bind-on-Pickup gems and trinkets that no other player can use. This walkthrough takes you the full distance from skill 1 to 375 with the cheapest reliable route, a clear material shopping list, and the trainer stops you need along the way.
Why Level Jewelcrafting in TBC Classic?
Unlike many gathering-dependent crafts, Jewelcrafting pays for itself while you level it. Here is why it is worth the investment:
- Constant gem demand - every raider re-gems gear, so cut gems sell at every stage of the expansion.
- Prospecting profit - crushing 5 ore at a time yields gems you can cut, vendor, or sell raw.
- Jewelcrafter-only items - exclusive BoP rare gems (the Figurines and the Jewelcrafter's gems) give a real character power edge.
- Crafted trinkets - leveling pieces like the Figurine line are strong while you gear up.
Jewelcrafting pairs naturally with Mining, since prospecting your own ore removes most of the material cost. If you would rather not farm, the Auction House supplies everything on this route.
Trainers: Where to Learn Each Rank
You can train Jewelcrafting from rank 1 in any capital city, but the Master tier (300-375) is taught only in Outland. Plan to visit a Master trainer once you clear 300.
| Faction | Master Trainer | Location |
|---|---|---|
| Alliance | Tatiana | Honor Hold, Hellfire Peninsula |
| Horde | Kalaan | Thrallmar, Hellfire Peninsula |
| Neutral | Hamanar | Lower City, Shattrath |
Train your skill the moment a recipe turns grey, and always re-train at 75, 150, 225, and 300 so you never hit an artificial cap.
Materials Shopping List (1-375)
Quantities are approximate and assume average skill-up rates. Buy a little extra, especially of bars, since recipes that go yellow may not proc a skill point every craft.
Classic Tier (1-300)
- Copper Bar x60
- Bronze Bar (Copper + Tin) x180
- Silver Bar x20, Tigerseye x20, Shadowgem x20
- Heavy Stone x80
- Mithril Bar x120, Truesilver Bar x20
- Citrine x20, Aquamarine x30, Elemental Water x20
- Thorium Bar x120, Star Ruby x20, Large Opal x20, Blue Sapphire x80
Outland Tier (300-375)
- Black Diamond x10
- Blood Garnet, Golden Draenite, Azure Moonstone, Shadow Draenite, Deep Peridot, Flame Spessarite x20 each
- Adamantite Powder x150 (prospect Adamantite Ore)
- Primal Earth x20, Primal Water x10
- Hardened Adamantite Bar x10, Star of Elune x20
Step-by-Step Leveling Route
Apprentice: 1-75
- 1-20 Delicate Copper Wire - 2 Copper Bar each. The classic opener; make about 10.
- 20-30 Tigerseye Band - 1 Tigerseye + 1 Delicate Copper Wire.
- 30-50 Bronze Setting - 1 Bronze Bar. Cheap and reliable up to 50.
- 50-75 Gloom Band or Ring of Silver Might - use Bronze Settings and Shadowgems to finish the rank.
Journeyman: 75-150
- 75-90 Ring of Silver Might - 2 Silver Bar each.
- 90-115 Ring of Twilight Shadows - 2 Shadowgem + 2 Bronze Bar + 1 Delicate Copper Wire.
- 115-150 Heavy Stone Statue - 8 Heavy Stone. Dirt-cheap and grey-proof through 150.
Expert: 150-225
- 150-160 Mithril Filigree - 2 Mithril Bar each. Make a stockpile; you reuse these.
- 160-180 Engraved Truesilver Ring - 1 Truesilver Bar + 2 Mithril Filigree.
- 180-200 Citrine Ring of Rapid Healing - 1 Citrine + 1 Elemental Water + 2 Mithril Bar.
- 200-225 Aquamarine Signet - 3 Aquamarine + 2 Mithril Filigree (plus Flask of Mojo per craft).
Artisan: 225-300
- 225-250 Thorium Setting - 1 Thorium Bar each. The workhorse of this tier.
- 250-260 Red Ring of Destruction - 2 Star Ruby + 2 Thorium Bar + 1 Thorium Setting.
- 260-280 Simple Opal Ring - 1 Large Opal + 2 Thorium Bar + 1 Thorium Setting.
- 280-300 Sapphire Signet - 4 Blue Sapphire + 2 Thorium Bar + 1 Thorium Setting.
Master: 300-375 (Outland)
Travel to your Master trainer in Hellfire Peninsula or Shattrath, then continue:
- 300-320 Simple gem cuts - cut Blood Garnet, Deep Peridot, Golden Draenite, and Azure Moonstone. These are orange recipes and proc almost every time.
- 320-335 Shadow Draenite / Flame Spessarite cuts - keep cutting whatever orange recipe you have; the cheapest green and blue cuts work fine here.
- 335-350 The Aquamarine Pendant of the Warrior or further raw cuts - choose the cheapest orange recipe on your trainer list.
- 350-360 Mercurial Adamantite - 4 Adamantite Powder + 1 Primal Earth. Make a batch; you need it next.
- 360-375 Heavy Adamantite Ring (1 Hardened Adamantite Bar + 2 Mercurial Adamantite) or the Figurine line such as the Crimson Serpent. Top off the final points with any remaining orange gem cut.
If you are short on a specific cut recipe, buy the design from the Lower City Reputation vendor or the Auction House - many green and blue cuts are world drops that fill gaps cheaply.
Prospecting: Cut Your Costs in Half
Prospecting destroys 5 ore and returns one or more gems. In the Classic tier, prospect Mithril and Thorium Ore for the green and rare gems you need. In Outland, prospect Fel Iron Ore for Blood Garnet, Deep Peridot, Golden Draenite, and Azure Moonstone, then Adamantite Ore for those gems plus the rare Living Ruby, Nightseye, Star of Elune, Dawnstone, Noble Topaz, and Talasite. Adamantite Ore also yields the Adamantite Powder you need for Mercurial Adamantite. Buying ore in bulk and prospecting it is almost always cheaper than buying cut gems off the Auction House.
Leveling Jewelcrafting to 375 is a long sit at the anvil, and gathering hundreds of bars and stacks of ore can eat an entire weekend. If you would rather spend that time raiding or in Arena, PewPewShop offers a Jewelcrafting power-leveling carry that takes your character from 1 to 375 quickly and safely, so you arrive in Outland ready to cut your own epic gems.
FAQ
How much gold does it cost to level Jewelcrafting 1-375 in TBC Classic?
Buying all materials off the Auction House typically runs 150-300 gold depending on your server's economy. Prospecting your own Mithril, Thorium, Fel Iron, and Adamantite Ore can cut that cost by half or more.
Do I need Mining to level Jewelcrafting?
No, but it is the best partner profession. Mining lets you prospect your own ore for gems and saves a large amount of gold over the full 1-375 grind.
Where do I train Master Jewelcrafting (300-375)?
Only in Outland. Visit Tatiana in Honor Hold (Alliance), Kalaan in Thrallmar (Horde), or the neutral trainer Hamanar in Shattrath's Lower City.
What is the best thing about being a jewelcrafter at 375?
Access to jewelcrafter-only gems and the ability to cut every common gem yourself. You stop paying the AH markup on cut gems and can re-socket gear for any encounter for the cost of raw stones.