Master Bench Jeweler

EraGem; Bellevue (WA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Monthly bonus

Health plan with employer HSA

IRA with 3% employer match

Three weeks PTO

10 paid holidays

Monday–Friday schedule

Job summary

EraGem, Inc. is seeking a skilled Master Bench Jeweler to join our team in Bellevue, WA, focusing on high-quality repairs, restorations, and finishing of antique, vintage, and estate jewelry.

The role is full-time and on-site, with responsibilities including stone setting, resizing rings, soldering, and polishing to meet customer lead-time expectations. The ideal candidate has strong bench jewelry skills, experience with antique pieces, and meticulous craftsmanship.

Qualifications

• Proven bench jeweler capabilities in stone setting, sizing, soldering, and finishing.
• Experience with antique, vintage, and estate jewelry.
• Detail-oriented with steady hand for high-value pieces.
• Safe workshop practices with proper tool handling.
• Strong communication to coordinate with customer support.
• On-site, full-time work in Bellevue, WA.
• Previous bench jeweler role; formal training or certification is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Inspect and clean vintage and antique pieces.
• Repair and restore fine jewelry to spec.
• Perform stone setting and ring resizing.
• Conduct soldering and laser welding as needed.
• Polish pieces to meet high-quality standards.
• Ensure lead-time expectations are met.

Skills

Stone setting

Ring sizing

Soldering

Laser welding

Rhodium plating

Polishing

Fine jewelry repair

Job description

Master Bench Jeweler - Join Our Growing Team at EraGem!

EraGem is looking for a skilled Master Bench Jeweler to join our team. This role focuses on high-quality repairs, restorations, and finishing work for our fine antique, vintage, and estate jewelry collection.

Why EraGem?

Founded in 2006 in Seattle, EraGem is a thriving online jewelry business specializing in fine antique, vintage, and estate jewelry. Our curated collection is available exclusively on EraGem.com. We are currently located in Bellevue, WA and will be relocating to downtown Issaquah, WA in March 2027. We foster a supportive, informal work environment where every team member plays a vital role in our success.

Role Description

This is a full-time, on-site bench jeweler. The Jeweler will inspect, clean, and repair vintage and antique jewelry, including engagement rings and other fine pieces. Day-to-day responsibilities include stone setting, resizing rings, performing soldering and polishing, and ensuring all jewelry meets customer quality and led-time expectations.

Qualifications

• Strong bench jeweler skills, including stone setting, ring sizing, soldering, laser welding, rhodium plating, polishing, and repair of fine jewelry.
• Experience working with antique, vintage and pre-owned estate jewelry.
• Attention to detail and steady hand-eye coordination to perform precise workmanship on high-value pieces.
• Commitment to workplace safety and proper use of tools, equipment, and materials in a jewelry workshop environment.
• Professional communication skills to collaborate with customer support staff.
• Ability to work on-site full time in Bellevue, WA and manage tasks efficiently with minimal supervision.
• Prior bench jeweler or fine jewelry repair experience required; formal training or certification is a plus.
• Competitive base salary of $70,000 to $100,000 annually (depending on experience), paid twice per month
• Monthly bonus based on company-wide metrics
• $0 premium family health plan with employer HSA contributions
• IRA with 3% employer match on eligible compensation (including bonuses)
• Three weeks of PTO (increasing with tenure) plus 10 paid holidays
• Monday-Friday schedule (occasional evenings or weekends may be required with advance notice)