Senior Jeweler (Focus on Stone Setting)

Job description

Position Overview 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, includi...