Gemologist and Diamond Setter
Hareb Jewelry
Total years of experience :26 years, 4 Months
● Conducted evaluations on the authenticity of the gems and precious metals, maintaining an accuracy rate of 95% to detect any imitations and anomalies, and reducing costs by 17% by optimizing gemstone pricing.
● Cut synthetic stones to exact specifications using a faceting machine and was responsible for sorting, classifying, and grading various gems and associated minerals, accurately identifying at least 35 types of gems.
● Generated diamonds and gems of various shapes, sizes, quality, and value with meticulous attention to detail to other characteristics such as color, clarity, cut, and carat values, achieving a 100% approval rate.
● Communicated effectively with customers and product specialists, resulting in increased customer loyalty and client retention. Mentored new gemologists on the job, increasing efficiency and productivity by 12%.
● Stayed up to date on industry trends, regularly attending industry seminars and conventions to ensure the latest technology and best practices were consistently employed.
● Entirely redesigned a new signature jewelry collection and employed innovative techniques such as milling, wax carving of models for production, and assembly to ensure stability and accuracy in the designs.
● Improved production efficiency by 15%, decreased customer returns by 20%, and grew product sales by 11%.
● Constructed prototypes for new product ideas for clients and assisted in repairing and restoring antique jewelry.
● Performed precision ultrasonic cleaning and polishing on jewelry and watches with appropriate tools and solutions to create harmonious and balanced pieces for customers, receiving recognition for excellence in stone-setting works.
● Set and mounted stones with accurate precision and minimal grinding with calipers for stone setting.
● Created custom jewelry designs and engraved complex patterns on precious metals and stones, exceeding expectations in 75% of all orders and resulting in pieces that were lauded for their precision and artistry.
● Engraved 78 pieces using leather and sandblasting techniques that featured intricate designs, 30 of them being awarded the "outstanding craftsmanship" by a renowned jewelry expert.
● Coordinated with in-house teams to ensure that all timelines and quality control standards were met for customers.
● Successfully held 5 training sessions for new engravers, resulting in fewer mistakes and a decrease in the total manufacturing time by 25%. Maintained customer loyalty by addressing their queries in a timely manner.
● Evaluated and identified colored gemstones by fluorescence observation and compared the results with microscopic tests, such as Rota fluorescence and light performance to determine the value of gemstones with precise measurements.
● Identified rarest and finest gemstones from collection with an accuracy of 95%, and decreased search times from 2 hours to 45 minutes. Recommended quality improvements based on customer preferences, as well as market trends.
● Facilitated onsite visits for clients and conducted field inspections for further examination of gemstones to provide accurate comments on before purchase. Certified over 35K gemstones annually.
● Documented appraisal results of gemstones as well as cataloging methodology, description of the item, its condition, and estimated value with digital imaging and photography.
● Successfully classified 2k diamond cuts and colored gemstones with meticulous attention to clarity, and proportions.
● Developed a better approach to identify the opportunities and analyzed the current resources to exploit efficiently.
● Increased sales by 28% and 40% cost reduction by optimally utilizing costly resources to meet the clients’ needs.
● Ensured superior customer service by assisting with appraising and evaluation of gemstones closer the target prices.
High School Baccalaureate
