Van Cleef & Arpels Jewelry Polisher
- Location
- BiarritzNouvelle-AquitaineFrance
- Employment
- Full-Time
- Seniority
- Mid-Level
- Industry
- High Jewelry
- Posted
- Jun 9, 2026
About Van Cleef & Arpels
Founded in 1906 on Place Vendôme, Van Cleef & Arpels is a High Jewelry Maison renowned for poetic creativity, exceptional savoir-faire, and an enduring culture of transmission. As an employer, the Maison offers a refined environment where artisans, designers, retail experts, and corporate teams contribute to creations that unite technical mastery with emotion and wonder. Guided by excellence, discretion, and a deep respect for heritage, Van Cleef & Arpels encourages collaboration, curiosity, and continuous learning across its international network. Employees join a house where craftsmanship is celebrated, client relationships are cultivated with elegance, and each career may help preserve and renew a remarkable legacy.
Van Cleef & Arpels is recruiting a Jewelry Polisher in Biarritz, France to craft and refine high jewelry pieces. Join our atelier team.
Role & Responsibilities
- Prepare and organize the finishing workflow for high jewelry pieces
- Execute polishing operations on precious metal and gemstone-set jewelry
- Perform rhodium plating and surface treatment applications
- Communicate with colleagues regarding technical specifications and aesthetic requirements of pieces
- Ensure compliance with safety protocols and risk prevention standards
- Maintain quality standards consistent with Van Cleef & Arpels' heritage
Qualifications
- Confirmed experience as a polisher in a high jewelry or fine jewelry atelier
- Mastery of polishing and finishing techniques for precious metals
- Knowledge of rhodium plating and surface treatment methods
- Demonstrated ability to work on complex, technically demanding pieces
- Strong eye for detail and aesthetic refinement
Skills
Experience
Confirmed experience as a polisher in a high jewelry or fine jewelry atelier setting. Demonstrated expertise in polishing complex pieces and a proactive commitment to continuous improvement and technical mastery.
Education
Technical training or apprenticeship in jewelry making, finishing, or related artisanal craft. Formal certification in jewelry finishing or equivalent hands-on training is preferred.
Workplace
This position is based in Biarritz, Nouvelle-Aquitaine, France, within easy reach of Bordeaux.
Culture
Van Cleef & Arpels fosters a refined and collaborative workplace culture rooted in exceptional craftsmanship, creativity, and the transmission of savoir-faire. As an employer, the Maison values curiosity, precision, and collective excellence, offering an environment where employees contribute to timeless creations while upholding a deep respect for heritage, beauty, and client experience.
About Cerulean
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