Diamonds International – Jeweler (Barbados)

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Diamonds International - Jeweler (Barbados)

Diamonds International, the leading loose Diamond Jeweler and Watch retailer in the Caribbean, Mexico and Alaska is now recruiting a Jeweler to enhance their strong team for their operation in Barbados.

Diamonds International has been in operation for over 19 years with 15 stores across the island, with a track record for excellence in product and service.

Suitable candidates for this position will be required to meet the following criteria:

Objective

Jewelry repairers do intricate, precise, work with precious metals and gemstones to fix peices of jewelry. Their tasks include: resizing rings, soldering metals, setting gems, mending clasps and polishing.

Essential Functions

Cuts and shapes metal in jewelry pieces, using cutting and carving tools
Estimates wholesale and retail value of gemstones, following price guides and market fluctuations
Grade stones for color, perfection and quality of cut
Immerses gemstones in chemical solutions to determine specific gravity and key properties for identification and appraisal
Examines gemstones in chemical solutions to determine specific gravity and key properties for identification and appraisal
Examines gemstone surfaces and internal structure to evaluate genuineness, quality and value using polariscope, refractometer, and other optical instruments
Pours molten metal into mold, or operates centrifugal casting machine, to cast article
Forms sand or rubber mold from model for a casting article
Places model in casting ring and pours plaster into ring to form old
Forms model of article from wax or metal, using carving tools
Repairs, reshapes and restyles jewelry by replacing broken parts or using hand tools and machines
Tiles or twists fold or silver wires together and bends to form rings
Immerses jewelry in cleaning solution or acid to remove stains or in a solution of golf or other metal to colour jewelry
Smoothes, soldered joints into specified design, softens metals by heating with gas torch and shapes, using hammer and die
The ability to set semi and precious stones

Competencies

Creative thinking
Finger dexterity
Near vision
Arm-hand steadiness
Manual dexterity
Visualization
Wrist-finger speed
Visual colour Discrimination
Control precision
Flexible hours inclusive of weekends and bank holidays
Ability to work independently without supervision, fast and accurately under pressure