Trainee Vintage Product Assessor - Fine Jewellery
€2,683.33 per month
Key Skills
Job Description
Trainee Vintage Product Assessor - Fine Jewellery
Department: Marketplace
Employment Type: Full Time
Location: Dieren, Netherlands
Compensation: €2,683.33 / month
Description
- Master new skills developing proficiency in XRF testing and identifying metal purity.
- Learn jewellery breakdown techniques by understanding processes for breaking down jewellery and carefully removing gemstones.
- Confidently identify and test gold, fine jewellery, and other metals’ purity.
- Assist in quality-checking solid gold for secure bagging.
- Actively contribute to record-keeping and process optimisation related to fine jewellery and auction preparation.
- Manage workload independently, prioritising tasks efficiently.
- Collaborate on departmental KPIs and suggest innovative enhancement.
Key Responsibilities
- Assess and catalogue high-value jewellery, identifying fine, antique, and collectible pieces with accuracy.
- Sort and break down jewellery into solid gold scrap, carefully removing gemstones and non-gold components.
- Identify metal purity and distinguish between karats using visual inspection and XRF testing (training provided).
- Prepare and weigh solid gold for secure storage, adhering strictly to security protocols.
- Quality-check items for accuracy and compliance with all security standards.
Skills, Knowledge and Expertise
- Previous experience in retail jewellery settings (e.g. high-street jewellers), bench jewellers, or involvement in fine jewellery and auction processes is highly desirable.
- Familiarity with vintage, antique, and fine jewellery, including hallmarks, karats, and metal purity.
- Attention to detail with the ability to handle valuable items with precision and care.
- Comfortable working with figures, weights, and Excel-based tracking systems.
- Experience with security protocols for high-value stock is a plus.
Core Responsibilities
The assessor is responsible for identifying, cataloguing, and breaking down fine jewellery and precious metals for auction. They must also ensure accurate documentation, weight tracking, and adherence to strict security protocols for high-value stock.
Requirements
Candidates should have previous experience in retail or bench jewellery and a strong understanding of hallmarks, karats, and metal purity. Proficiency in handling valuable items with precision and basic computer skills for tracking systems are required.
About Vintage.com
Industry: Internet Marketplace Platforms
Company size: 201-500 employees
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