
Bench Jeweler, Diamonds Direct
Signet Jewelers (retail sales)
Virginia Beach, VAFull-timePosted 1mo agoStill listed today
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The Bench Jeweler at Diamonds Direct repairs and creates jewelry to customer specifications, including stone setting and replacement, resizing, cleaning, polishing, and custom work. The role seeks a craftsman with proven bench jeweler experience, strong attention to detail, and a commitment to quality workmanship. Relevant jewelry-making certification or formal education is a plus, and candidates must pass a bench test.
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Full job description
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At Diamonds Direct, we pride ourselves on finding talent with a certain set of characteristics, or what we call, RHINO’s. These are individuals with an unmatched work ethic, and are determined to do whatever it takes plus some. They are passionate about what they do and who they do it for, and always take ownership of their work by consistently charging forward. Most importantly, RHINO’s exhibit humility, as in order for the business to succeed here, it takes EVERYONE!
Do YOU have what it takes to be a Diamonds Direct RHINO??
** Must have experience working as a bench jeweler to be considered for this position **
The Bench Jeweler at Diamonds Direct is a key craftsman responsible for bringing customer visions to life. Whether it’s sizing a ring, setting a diamond, or delivering a custom creation, your expertise and attention to detail are integral to providing an exceptional customer experience. We pride ourselves on being RHINOs—Reliable, Honest, Innovative, Nurturing, and Outstanding—and seek a team member who embodies these qualities. Key Responsibilities:
- Stone Setting:Precisely set stones into various types of jewelry using techniques such as prong, bezel, and pave settings.
- Stone Replacement:Replace damaged or missing stones with accuracy, ensuring secure and visually appealing results.
- Sizing:Resize rings and other jewelry pieces to fit customer specifications while maintaining structural integrity.
- Cleaning and Polishing:Clean and polish jewelry to achieve a high-quality finish and restore the original shine.
- Custom Work:Design and create custom jewelry pieces based on client specifications, from concept through to final product.
What Does It Take to Be a Successful Bench Jeweler at Diamonds Direct?
- Commitment to Personal Excellence:Consistently demonstrate high-quality workmanship and uphold the highest standards of craftsmanship.
- Strong Attention to Detail:Exhibit meticulous attention to detail in every aspect of jewelry creation and repair.
- Well-Organized and Good at Multi-Tasking:Manage multiple projects efficiently while ensuring accuracy and meeting deadlines.
- Inclusive Team Player with a Positive Attitude:Collaborate effectively with team members, contributing to a supportive and productive work environment.
- Dependable:Be reliable and punctual, with a consistent track record of meeting or exceeding performance expectations.
- Passion for the Jewelry Industry:Demonstrate a genuine enthusiasm for jewelry and a commitment to staying updated with industry trends and techniques.
Requirements:
- Previous Experience:Proven experience as a bench jeweler is essential, with a strong portfolio showcasing your skills.
- Certification and/or Education:Relevant certification and/or formal education in jewelry making is a plus.
- Bench Test:Ability to pass a bench test to demonstrate technical skills and craftsmanship.
Don't forget, we have many opportunities available on our other career site pages. Click here to link to our careers page!
How this job compares
Set against the 541 open Bench Jeweler jobs on Olive Jobs, counted October 30, 2026.
- Pay
- This postingNot listed
- Virginia median$17–24/hr21 hourly ranges
- Openings
- Olive Jobs lists 23 open Bench Jeweler jobs in Virginia and 541 across the US. None of them nationwide are listed as remote or flexible.
- Hiring the most in Virginia
- Signet Jewelers (retail sales) (this employer)16 open
- Signet Jewelers7 open
- Experience
- Bench Jeweler postings that state a minimum ask for 1 year of experience at the median (335 postings).
- Education
- 5 of the 541 open Bench Jeweler jobs (under 1%) ask for a bachelor's degree or higher.
Counted across the open, public US postings on Olive Jobs on October 30, 2026. Pay medians are the middle values of the low ends and of the high ends of postings that list both ends of a range in the same cadence (a yearly salary or an hourly rate); a range's midpoint is halfway between its ends. Pay and experience figures resting on fewer than 20 postings are left out.
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