Jobs in Jewelry industry...crazy talk?

[WorkingHardforSmallRewards]

Well, I wouldn''t pass up on my job at the daycare, but I could always cut down hours and work at a jewelry store on the weekends. Or on the summer?

I have been spending so much time learning about diamonds I was thinking it woudl be really nice to help men (and women) in their pursuit of a fantastic Engagment ring--or other jewelry. Though the romance of the Ering is what speaks to me most. Thus I thought it would be nice to find a weekend/summer job or something like that at a jewelry store. Obviously I have to check around locally, but I don''t want to go around looking like a complete fool in my own town, so i figured I would get some input from you guys.

Anybody ever heard of this kind of an opportunity before and if so what kind of training would I need. Also, NOT AT THE MALL, there is no way I could sell the things that I have seen on sale a the mall I would be sliding little messages across the counter (RUN!).

Other than that though, you think its possible? what should I do?

 

[Kaleigh]

Not crazy talk at at all. I worked for a high end store, and loved it. I''d put in applications at local B&M''s that you like and would care to work for. It''s a happy business and found it to be very stimulating. Many stores would love to hire someone like you that has a passion, and enthusiasm. Put a resume together with the objective being jewelry sales, and give it a shot. Good luck!!

 

[monarch64]

Sure you could! Do you have any retail sales/sales experience at all? Do you have any places in mind you''d like to work for? If I were you, and you wanted to work for your favorite jeweler, I''d go in and talk to the owner or whoever is in charge of hiring, or call and ask for an informational interview, meaning a few minutes of their time to learn about what they seek in a salesperson. that way you''ll know what sort of training you need to pursue...

I had an interview a couple years ago at a very prestigious jewelry store, and was turned down because the owner said that they were looking for someone with extensive knowledge of diamonds and gemstones, and that most people who worked for her had their G.G. "cert/diploma/whatever you want to call it" (I understand GIA does not grant diplomas). I recently requested info from GIA on their distance education classes for this very reason, even though I''ve learned a lot from just hanging out on PS.

 

[WorkingHardforSmallRewards]

I will have to check out those distance ed courses myself and see what it involves. I may not be able to at the moment because of money, but it sounds interesting nonetheless. As far as finding my favorite local jeweler that is no problem, but he specializes in fancy colors and cuts

and has a pretty small staff. But maybe somewhere in the not too distant future!

 

[Modified Brilliant]

Hi workinghard,

Some of the most passionate and wonderful jewelry salespeople that I have met DID NOT have any
formal jewelry experience when they started. They learned quickly with the right mentor. If you have the will and desire to learn, your love of fine
jewelry will help you succeed quickly. Many small family owned jewelry stores would love to have someone like yourself
at least part time. Meanwhile, explore the possibility of at least taking one course from GIA to get your feet wet.

Good luck!

www.metrojewelryappraisers.com

 

[UCLABelle]

HaHa...I think about jobs at jewelry stores ALL the time. My dream job is work one day a week at a place like T&Co....but, it is never going to happen....for me!

 

[dani13]

Me too...I would LOVE to sell jewelry part-time...I think about it often....May be a possibility for me!! I would do it strictly because its totally something I enjoy.....My regular job is so high pressure and exhausting, so it would be nice to work a job where things could be quite different. I know sales is no walk in the park though....we''ll see!!!

 

[Lorelei]

I think you would be very successful, you have picked things up RAPIDLY here and done a great job in Rocky Talk sharing what you have learned and helping others! Check out the GIA correspondance courses which would be a great start as Jeff suggests.

 

[Lynn B]

I agree... working PT in a jewelry store appeals to me, too. Though I love it, my regular job is pretty high stress at times (hospital social work)... so the appeal of being surrounded by sparklies and the biggest stressor being "which diamond SHAPE to buy?"

sounds awfully fun!

BUUUUUT, it ain''t never gonna happen where I live. There are only 3 jewelry stores in my area... one very snooty, high-priced store

and two mall stores

. *sigh!*