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Iurii Khachatrian

Blue Bell,PA

Summary

Highly-qualified Jeweler with 47 years of experience and advanced technical problem-solving ability. Familiar with contemporary industry practices and customer buying preferences. Skilled collaborator with internal personnel, outside stakeholders and clients alike.

Overview

28
28
years of professional experience

Work History

Master Jeweler

Shyne Jewelers
09.2021 - 01.2023
  • Development and design of jewelry, stone setting, working with diamonds, casting processing, cold enamel, flame soldering and laser soldering. Restoration of antique jewelry, watch repair.
  • Asked open-ended questions to determine exactly what customers required, available budgets and target recipient for each purchase.
  • Fabricated pieces by hand and using specialized equipment.
  • Worked with individual clients to design unique pieces, communicating effectively to establish vision and specifications.
  • Completed work with metals such as gold, platinum and silver, as well as wide range of stone types.
  • Maintained equipment in good working order, completing adjustments and repairs to promote longevity.
  • Created jewelry from materials such as gold or platinum and precious or semiprecious stones.
  • Conducted thorough inspections and cleanings of jewelry items to evaluate expected durability and construction quality.
  • Developed innovative and attractive jewelry designs and updated current designs by hand.
  • Designed pieces by hand and with 3D modeling software.
  • Produced models for jewelry runs using wax, metal, clay and plaster.
  • Delivered fully repaired, resized and polished pieces according to customer requirements while maintaining high satisfaction.
  • Formed, joined or assembled metal pieces, articles or wires, using soldering irons, gas torches and hand tools.
  • Marked and drilled holes in jewelry mounting to center stones according to design specifications.
  • Cut, trimmed, shaped and smoothed jewelry stones, pearls and metals pieces, using abrasives, grinding stones and power and hand tools.
  • Selected gems according to quality guidelines.

Jeweler

Golden Triangle LLC.
10.1994 - 06.2021
  • Worked with individual clients to design unique pieces, communicating effectively to establish vision and specifications.
  • Fabricated pieces by hand and using specialized equipment.
  • Asked open-ended questions to determine exactly what customers required, available budgets and target recipient for each purchase.
  • Upsold warranties and purchase add-ons to customers to drive sales revenues and achieve sales goals.
  • Completed work with metals such as gold, platinum and silver, as well as wide range of stone types.
  • Met with customers throughout jewelry making processes to define needs and expectations, discuss budgets, showcase designs and assess satisfaction.
  • Conferred with customers about jewelry preferences and sizing requirements to understand needs.
  • Designed pieces by hand and with 3D modeling software.
  • Estimated repair costs based on expected labor and materials requirements.
  • Conducted thorough inspections and cleanings of jewelry items to evaluate expected durability and construction quality.
  • Produced models for jewelry runs using wax, metal, clay and plaster.
  • Delivered fully repaired, resized and polished pieces according to customer requirements while maintaining high satisfaction.

Education

Associate of Arts - Metal And Jewelry Arts

Art And Technical College
Armenia
05.1977

Languages

Russian
Full Professional
Armenian
Native or Bilingual

Timeline

Master Jeweler

Shyne Jewelers
09.2021 - 01.2023

Jeweler

Golden Triangle LLC.
10.1994 - 06.2021

Associate of Arts - Metal And Jewelry Arts

Art And Technical College
Iurii Khachatrian