Senior Jeweler (Focus on Stone Setting)

LVMH Group; New York (NY); On-site; USD 46,838 - 63,369; Full time

Job summary

A leading global luxury goods company is seeking a Senior Jeweler in New York City to perform advanced jewelry repairs and alterations. The ideal candidate should have 10-20 years of experience in high-jewelry craftsmanship and be proficient in various techniques, including stone setting and soldering. Responsibilities include designing solutions, ensuring quality standards, and maintaining organization in the workspace. This role offers a competitive hourly rate and an inclusive working environment.

Qualifications

• 10–20 years of professional bench jewelry experience, particularly in high-jewelry craftsmanship.
• Fluent English language skills – reading, writing, and verbal.
• Advanced proficiency in soldering and repair of complex jewelry items.

Responsibilities

• Perform advanced repairs, alterations, and fabrications according to standards.
• Execute complex technical work like adjustable shank installations.
• Maintain organized workspace and report any overdue orders.

Skills

Expert stone setting

High-jewelry craftsmanship

Strong attention to detail

Problem-solving skills

Organizational skills

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Soldering tools

Laser welding equipment

Gravers

Burnishers

Job description

The Tiffany & Co. Senior Jeweler performs repairs and alterations for new and client owned jewelry. The Senior Jeweler works with all common metals, including platinum, and gemstones as well as other specialty materials. The Senior Jeweler is expected to perform repairs using standard jewelry techniques including stone setting, soldering, laser welding, fabrication, assembly, gluing, enameling, finishing, etc. The Senior Jeweler possesses a deep knowledge of jewelry materials (including gemstone, metal assay) and is able to communicate this knowledge to technical and non-technical co-workers. In addition, the Senior Jeweler assists with candidate bench testing. The Senior Jeweler understands workshop safety, ensures risks are minimized and sets an example in this area.

Key Accountabilities

• Perform advanced repairs, alterations, and fabrications on all assigned orders according to Tiffany & Co. standards.
• Execute complex technical work, including adjustable shank installations (including rings with side stones), engineering of solution parts, gallery reconstruction as well as bespoke alterations.
• Perform expert stone setting across all setting types, including pavé, prong, bezel, channel, invisible, and hand-made settings for fancy-shape stones.
• Partner with CAD technicians to develop new parts, components, and prototypes that enhance design integrity and functionality.
• Perform “specialty craft work” as appropriate to skill set and work mix; ensure all work aligns with Tiffany’s aesthetic and quality standards.
• Productivity - Meet or exceed established productivity standards based on work mix and role
• Organization - Maintain assigned orders in an organized fashion ensuring that due dates are adhered to; report any late or potentially late orders to administration or management. Maintain an organized bench and workspace. Request any needed parts, consumable material, tools or supplies according to established procedures; maintain all assigned parts, metals and scrap in a secure and organized fashion and according to established procedures.

Required Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• 10–20 years of professional bench jewelry experience, including extensive expertise in stone setting and high-jewelry craftsmanship.
• Experience in the following areas: Platinum 18KT, color stones, and fancy cut-shaped stones
• Understanding of the following tools: burrs, gravers, burnishers, and other jewelry-related tools
• Ability to read and understand SOP
• Strong attention to detail
• Strong problem-solving skills and resolutions
• Ability to adapt to change for the needs of the company; flexibility is important
• Ability to work in a high-volume, fast-paced work atmosphere
• Ability to work overtime and weekend overtime as business needs arise.
• Advanced proficiency in soldering, laser welding, fabrication, and repair of complex jewelry items.
• Strong organizational skills and ability to manage multiple complex projects.
• Fluent English language skills – reading, writing, and verbal.
• Strong initiative and self-motivation to achieve results with minimal supervision.
• Must understand company safety: wear safety glasses; utilize Plexiglas shield when setting, grinding, or sharpening tools and proper procedure when handling chemicals when boiling out work

Preferred Qualifications

• Degree or certification from a jewelry technical/design program.
• Graduate Gemologist credential or equivalent gemological coursework.
• Proficiency in advanced diamond and gemstone setting, including custom and invisible settings.
• Familiarity with Tiffany & Co. products, quality standards, and repair methodologies.
• Experience collaborating with CAD or digital design teams.
• Basic computer proficiency for order management and communication systems.

The hiring range for this position ranges from $34- $46 per hour. The rate of pay offered will be dependent upon candidates’ relevant skills and experience.

Founded in 1837 by Charles Lewis Tiffany in New York City, Tiffany & Co. is one of the world’s most prestigious houses for jewelry and accessories. Love has been the driving force of Tiffany & Co. since its inception, uniting the jeweler’s core values of inventiveness, craft and joy in designs that endure across generations.

As a global pioneer in the art of fine jewelry, Tiffany has spent almost two centuries perfecting its craft and setting benchmarks within the industry. It is through this unwavering vow to excellence and expertise, to heritage and innovation, to optimism and possibility that Tiffany continues its legacy, creating designs that inspire people to express and celebrate the many facets of love.

At LVMH, people make the difference in the art of crafting dreams.

Our people fuel our dynamic, entrepreneurial culture. We value collective ambitions, encouraging our talents to push boundaries and champion a curious, audacious state of mind. Our commitment to excellence is reflected in nurturing every individual with a growth mindset and development opportunities, consistently empowering them to reach their full potential. We are actively committed to positive impact through an inclusive environment that supports and gives back to our talented community.

Join us at LVMH, where your talent is at the heart of our collective successes.