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De Wet Bekker

MOUNT WAVERLEY,Victoria

Summary

Detailed Senior Jeweller skilled in diamond setting, jewellery fabrication and repair. Creates unique designs, repairs damaged items and crafts custom pieces to meet specifications. Creative professional with more than20 years of industry experience

Overview

20
20
years of professional experience
3
3
years of post-secondary education

Work History

Senior Jeweller

Cullen Jewellers
Melbourne, Victoria
01.2024 - Current
  • Improved customer satisfaction by offering personalised jewellery recommendations.
  • Created unique designs for increased clientele appreciation and loyalty.
  • Enhanced efficiency with meticulous organisation of gemstones and precious metals.
  • Repaired fine jewellery to restore its original beauty and value.

• To handle and prepare all diamonds for setting;

• To grade stones for colour, clarity and quality of cut;

• To examine all diamonds before setting for risky inclusions or inclusions that can

be hidden under claws;

• To set all shapes and sizes of diamonds to the highest quality;

• To set smaller diamonds into jewellery using a microscope;

• To adjust any ring size using asoldering torch or laser welder;

• To repair, reshape, and restyle jewellery of all kinds;

• To finish all jewellery to the highest standard by using emery paper and

polishing mops;

• To head an award-winning design team designing beautiful new rings that sell;

• To recruit and train new employees;

• To supervise the final quality check on all outgoing pieces and

• To manage the production of all pieces leaving the workshop and ensure

prompt despatch to customers.

  • Boosted productivity by maintaining a clean, organised workspace.

Senior Jeweller and Workshop Manager

Sharman D Neill
Belfast , UK, Antrim
06.2004 - 12.2023

As a Senior Jeweller, I bring a wealth of experience and a deep passion for crafting exceptional, custom-designed jewellery, with a particular focus on delivering the highest quality engagement rings that become cherished symbols of love. I specialize in transforming visions into reality, blending innovative design with superior craftsmanship to create pieces that embody timeless elegance and personal significance. My expertise extends beyond the bench to include managing workshop output with a focus on lean manufacturing principles, ensuring efficiency without compromising on quality. I take pride in fostering a collaborative and supportive team environment, mentoring colleagues, and promoting team building to drive excellence. From restoring treasured heirloom pieces to designing intricate new creations, I am dedicated to delivering unparalleled quality and ensuring every client's experience is as exceptional as the jewellery they receive.

Education

Higher National Diploma - Design And Manufacture

Cape Peninsula University of Technology
Cape Town
01.2001 - 12.2003

Skills

  • Attention to Detail
  • Jewellery design
  • Stone setting
  • Jewellery repair
  • Welding
  • Polishing and finishing
  • Creative problem solving
  • Ring re-shanking
  • Re-tipping claws
  • Bezel setting

Affiliations

  • sport and keeping fit

Accomplishments

    Winner of Anglo Gold National Design Competition 2002

    Winner of Jewellex National Design Competition 2002

Timeline

Senior Jeweller

Cullen Jewellers
01.2024 - Current

Senior Jeweller and Workshop Manager

Sharman D Neill
06.2004 - 12.2023

Higher National Diploma - Design And Manufacture

Cape Peninsula University of Technology
01.2001 - 12.2003
De Wet Bekker