Mike Congrove
Stow
Summary
Accomplished Master Jeweler with extensive experience at Premier Diamond, specializing in custom jewelry creation and expert stone setting. Proven ability to deliver high-quality craftsmanship and client satisfaction through meticulous quality control and innovative design techniques. Proficient in laser welding and CAD, ensuring precision in every piece crafted.
Overview
39
39
years of professional experience
Work History
Master Jeweler
Premier Diamond
01.2023 - Current
- Crafted intricate jewelry designs using advanced techniques and tools.
- Executed precision stone setting, prong re-tipping, and precision polishing.
- Collaborated with clients to customize jewelry, ensuring satisfaction and quality.
- Conducted repairs and restorations, maintaining high standards of craftsmanship.
- Independently sourced materials and maintained inventory, availability for all projects.
Master Jeweler
Provident Jewelry
09.2016 - 11.2023
- Hand-fabricated custom rings and fine jewelry pieces using advance bench techniques, laser welding, metal forming and precision soldering.
- Perform expert stone setting for diamonds and colored gemstones in prong, bezel, channel, flush and pave setting.
- Complete a full range of jewelry repairs, including ring sizing, prong rebuilding and re-tipping, shank restoration, chain and bracelet repair, clasp replacement and structural reinforcement.
- Conduct light repair and maintenance on luxury watches such as Rolex, Cartier and comparable high-end brands, including bracelet adjustments, link repairs, pin replacements and polishing.
- Safeguarded company assets through proper handling, storage, and maintenance of valuable materials.
- Performed meticulous quality control inspections on all completed work, verifying stone security, structural integrity, finishing quality, and adherence to shop standards.
- Provided expertise and problem solving on complex repairs, identifying the best method to restore or fabricate components while maintaining the highest craftsmanship standards
Jeweler
Sterling Jewelers Inc.
06.1987 - 06.2016
- Crafted custom jewelry pieces using advanced techniques and tools.
- Conducted repairs and restorations on various jewelry items, ensuring high-quality standards.
- Wax Carvings
- Created jewelry from materials such as gold or platinum and precious or semiprecious stones.
- Sized, selected and cut individual gemstones to fit new and existing pieces.
- Delivered fully repaired, resized and polished pieces according to customer requirements while maintaining high satisfaction.
Education
High School Diploma -
Garfield
Akron, OHSkills
- Client consultation
- CAD proficiency
- Stone setting
- Laser welding
- Soldering techniques
- Hand engraving
- Quality control standards
- Custom jewelry creation
- Jewelry repair techniques
- Electroforming
Timeline
Master Jeweler
Premier Diamond
01.2023 - Current
Master Jeweler
Provident Jewelry
09.2016 - 11.2023
Jeweler
Sterling Jewelers Inc.
06.1987 - 06.2016
High School Diploma -
Garfield