Senior / Master Jeweler

Yaninas Jewelry Inc; Cedar Grove (NJ); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k)

Competitive salary

Health insurance

Paid time off

Job summary

Yaninas Jewelry Inc in Cedar Grove, NJ is seeking a hands-on bench jeweler to perform repairs, custom fabrication, and precise stone setting for fine pieces.

You will collaborate with our luxury retail team to ensure craftsmanship meets our high standards; a minimum of 5–10 years of bench experience and formal training is strongly preferred. Portfolio of custom work required.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5-10 years of professional bench jewelry experience; formal training (GIA, bench certification, or equivalent apprenticeship) strongly preferred
• Demonstrated mastery of stone-setting techniques (prong, bezel, pavé, channel) and metalsmithing across gold and platinum
• Experience with CAD/CAM workflows and casting oversight a plus
• Polished, professional presence suitable for a luxury retail environment
• Strong communication skills and ability to translate client vision into technical specifications
• Portfolio of custom work required

Responsibilities

• Perform expert-level repairs: sizing, prong re-tipping, shank replacement, solder work, and stone-setting across platinum, gold, and mixed-metal pieces
• Execute custom fabrication and CAD-to-bench work for bespoke bridal and fine jewelry commissions
• Perform quality control and final inspection on all repair and custom work prior to client delivery
• Maintain and calibrate bench equipment; manage inventory of findings, metals, and gemstones

Skills

Stone-setting

CAD/CAM workflows

Bench jewelry experience

Metalsmithing

Communication

Portfolio

Education

GIA certification

Bench certification

Apprenticeship

Tools

CAD/CAM software

Casting oversight

Job description

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Competitive salary
• Health insurance
• Paid time off

ROLE OVERVIEW

This is a hands-on bench role. Most of your time will be spent performing jewelry repairs, custom fabrication, stone setting, and other fine bench work. You'll also collaborate with our team to ensure every piece meets our high standards of craftsmanship and quality.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Perform expert-level repairs: sizing, prong re-tipping, shank replacement, solder work, and stone-setting across platinum, gold, and mixed-metal pieces
• Execute custom fabrication and CAD-to-bench work for bespoke bridal and fine jewelry commissions
• Perform quality control and final inspection on all repair and custom work prior to client delivery
• Maintain and calibrate bench equipment; manage inventory of findings, metals, and gemstones

QUALIFICATIONS

• Minimum 5-10 years of professional bench jewelry experience; formal training (GIA, bench certification, or equivalent apprenticeship) strongly preferred
• Demonstrated mastery of stone-setting techniques (prong, bezel, pavé, channel) and metalsmithing across gold and platinum
• Experience with CAD/CAM workflows and casting oversight a plus
• Polished, professional presence suitable for a luxury retail environment
• Strong communication skills and ability to translate client vision into technical specifications
• Portfolio of custom work required