Jeweller – Goldsmith Setter

London, United Kingdom | Posted on 20/03/2025

Founded in 1934, Browns is a family-owned jeweller that crafts the finest diamond jewellery in South Africa. We focus on classic, timeless and sophisticated designs. Making us an iconic brand with a rich heritage.

We pride ourselves on offering quintessentially South African designs, crafted by South Africans for South Africans and the rest of the World.

We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Jeweller with expertise in goldsmithingand stone setting to establish and lead our in-house jewellery repair service at our London Service Centre . This is an exciting opportunity for a dedicated professional to build and manage a new jewellery servicing operation while working closely with our network of boutiques.

Key Responsibilities:

• Establish and manage the in-house jewellery repair service .
• Liaise with our boutiques to assess and service jewellery pieces, including sizing and stone setting .
• Perform high-quality repairs and restorations on fine jewellery crafted from gold and platinum .
• Conduct quality checks on repair and engraving work completed by third-party jewellers before returning items to boutiques.
• Restore jewellery, including ring resizing, chain lengthening, cleaning, polishing, refinishing, pen plating and rhodium plating .
• Restring pearls to maintain quality aesthetic standards.
• Provide professional assessments on jewellery conditions and recommend appropriate repairs.
• Communicate with boutiques regarding repair timelines, pricing and service updates .
• Ensure all work meets the highest craftsmanship and quality standards .

• Proven experience as a Jeweller/ Goldsmith with strong technical and repair skills .
• Expertise in stone setting techniques (prong, bezel, channel, pavé, tube).
• Ability to assess, repairand restore fine jewellery.
• Strong knowledge of precious metals, gemstones and contemporary jewellery trends .
• Excellent hand-eye coordination , precision and attention to detail.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills for liaising with boutiques and third-party jewellers.
• Ability to work independently ,manage workflow and ensure timely completion of jewellery servicing.
• Experience working with customers and providing expert advice is an advantage.

Application Requirements:

Qualified candidates should submit their portfolio of work along with their application.