Junior Vintage Product Assessor - Fine Jewellery
Vintage Cash Cow
€2,683 / year
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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.
About this role
Vintage Cash Cow is seeking a Trainee Jewellery & Precious Metals Assessor to join their team in Dieren. You'll assess and prepare fine jewellery and precious metals for auction, working with high-value stock in a hands-on role that combines technical skill with careful attention to detail. The position involves learning XRF testing for metal purity identification, breaking down jewellery to separate gemstones and components, cataloguing pieces, and preparing solid gold for secure storage—all while maintaining strict security and documentation standards.
The role suits someone with background in retail jewellery, bench work, or auction experience who wants to deepen their knowledge of the vintage and luxury market. You'll need familiarity with hallmarks, karats, and metal purity assessment, plus comfort handling figures and Excel-based systems. Beyond technical competence, the work demands precision, independent task management, and the ability to contribute to process improvements and departmental performance metrics.
This is a full-time, in-office position based in Gelderland, with a salary of €2,683 per month. Training in XRF testing and jewellery breakdown techniques is provided.
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