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Blue Nile

Direct-to-consumer online diamond retailer

Jeweler

Product AssemblyConfirmed live in the last 24 hours
Full-timeNew York, NY, USA$20 - $22 /hr

About the Job

Requirements

  • High school diploma or GED is required.
  • Jewelry repair experience is required.
  • Ability to complete a bench test for assessment purposes is required.
  • Consistent regular scheduled attendance is an essential function of the job.
  • The role requires skill in jewelry cleaning, preparing raw cast metal for pre-polishing, smoothing surfaces, sizing rings while keeping them round with consistent thickness, and identifying areas needing repair.
  • The role requires soldering or laser work, including soldering gold and platinum heads to rings, avoiding damage to diamonds, and sizing gold or platinum rings without leaving a seam.
  • The role requires repairing pin holes, porosity, and cracks without damaging the ring.
  • The role requires performing jewelry assembly, including head and shank assembly; setting round, marquise, and princess-cut stones in solitaire mountings, half and full shanks; sizing up or down; retipping prongs; soldering rings; and simple fabrication and repair.

Responsibilities

  • Work on raw cast metal to prepare it for the pre-polishing process.
  • Leave all surfaces smooth.
  • Achieve the desired size while leaving rings perfectly round.
  • Maintain consistent ring thickness throughout.
  • Identify areas that need repair.
  • Solder gold and platinum heads to rings.
  • Avoid damaging or burning diamonds when they are in a ring.
  • Size gold or platinum rings without leaving a seam.
  • Laser metal and clean and smooth pin-hole repair areas.
  • Remove porosity without damaging the ring.
  • Mend cracks appropriately without damaging the ring.
  • Perform jewelry assembly, including head and shank assembly; set round, marquise, and princess-cut stones in solitaire mountings, half and full shanks; size rings up or down; retip prongs; solder rings; and perform simple fabrication and repair.
  • Use tools and techniques to make jewelry from metals, diamonds, gems, and other materials; clean and restore jewelry pieces.

Desired Qualifications

  • Technical training in metal programs or jewelry programs is preferred.

About the Company

Blue Nile

Direct-to-consumer online diamond retailer

Blue Nile is an online retailer that sells diamonds and fine jewelry. It operates mainly through its website, letting customers browse, compare, and buy engagement rings, wedding bands, and other jewelry without visiting a physical store. The product experience is built around selecting a diamond and jewelry pieces online, with information on diamond grades and prices to help customers make informed choices, and then the items are shipped to the customer. The company differentiates itself by offering a large online selection and lower prices achieved through a direct-to-consumer model, avoiding many costs of traditional jewelers. In 2022, it was acquired by Signet Jewelers, the world’s largest diamond jewelry retailer, which shapes its competitive landscape. The goal is to provide access to a wide range of diamonds and jewelry online with clear value and transparency, making high-quality pieces more affordable and easy to buy for consumers.

Company size
1,001-5,000
Company stage
IPO
Headquarters
Seattle, WA
Founded
1999

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