Jeweler

Lonnie's Custom Jewelers; Albuquerque (NM); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Lonnie’s Custom Jewelers is a boutique jewelry studio in Albuquerque, NM. We design, fabricate, and finish custom pieces tailored to each client’s style, offering a private design consultation and collaboration with the jeweler/designer to refine ideas.

The Jeweler role focuses on crafting, setting stones, and repairs while upholding high craftsmanship standards. On-site work in Albuquerque with a sustainable approach to estate jewelry ensures quality and ethical sourcing.

Qualifications

• Experience sketching, CAD or hand rendering to translate ideas into wearable pieces.
• Strong client-facing skills for consultations and design explanations.
• Familiarity with ethical sourcing, conflict-free diamonds, and quality control practices.

Responsibilities

• Meet with clients to discuss design concepts.
• Sketch or model pieces and translate concepts into wearable designs.
• Set stones, solder, and finish jewelry pieces.
• Perform repairs or modifications on existing jewelry.
• Assess materials and gemstones for quality and durability.
• Collaborate with the team to maintain a calm, professional client experience.

Skills

Jewelry design

Customer service

Bench work

Stone setting

Polishing & finishing

CAD/hand rendering

Gemstones & metals knowledge

Mentoring/training

Attention to detail

Manual dexterity

Project management

Education

Vocational training in jewelry making

Apprenticeship or certification in jewelry making

Tools

Soldering tools

Polishing tools

Bench tools

Job description

Company Description

Lonnie’s Custom Jewelers is a boutique jewelry studio focused on creating custom engagement rings, wedding sets, meaningful gifts, and future heirlooms tailored to each client’s style. The team takes time to understand individual preferences, offering a private and relaxing environment for design consultations and purchases. Clients collaborate directly with the jeweler/designer to refine their ideas, while benefiting from in-depth knowledge and guidance. The studio emphasizes sustainability by transforming estate pieces into new designs and uses superior materials, high-quality gemstones, and conflict-free diamonds. Lonnie’s Custom Jewelers is passionate about both fine craftsmanship and building lasting relationships with clients.

Role Description

The Jeweler is a full-time, on-site role based in Albuquerque, NM, responsible for designing, fabricating, and finishing custom jewelry pieces that align with each client’s vision. Day-to-day tasks include meeting with clients to discuss design concepts, sketching or modeling pieces, setting stones, soldering, polishing, and performing repairs or modifications on existing jewelry. The role involves assessing materials and gemstones for quality, recommending design options, and ensuring each finished piece meets the studio’s standards for craftsmanship and durability. The Jeweler collaborates closely with the team to maintain a calm, professional client experience and supports efforts to recycle and redesign estate jewelry. This position requires consistent attention to detail, safe use of tools and equipment, and adherence to ethical sourcing and quality practices.

Qualifications

• Jewelry design skills, including sketching, CAD or hand rendering, and translating client ideas into practical, wearable pieces.
• Strong customer service abilities to conduct consultations, explain design choices, and maintain a welcoming, professional environment.
• Proficiency in polishing, finishing, and basic bench work (e.g., soldering, stone setting, resizing, and repairs).
• Knowledge of fashion jewelry trends, gemstones, and metals to guide clients on style, durability, and value.
• Experience providing training or mentoring on jewelry techniques, tools, or studio standards is beneficial.
• Previous bench jeweler or custom jeweler experience in a retail or studio setting.
• High level of manual dexterity, precision, and visual attention to detail.
• Ability to work on-site full time in Albuquerque, NM, and manage multiple projects and deadlines.
• Familiarity with ethical sourcing, conflict-free diamonds, and quality control practices.
• Relevant vocational training, apprenticeship, or certification in jewelry making or metalsmithing preferred.