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Vintage Cash Cow

With deep expertise in antique, vintage, and fine jewellery, the team thrives on daily discoveries and continuous learning. Each piece tells a story, offering the chance to unlock and preserve that ...

KPG Nursing

Labor and Delivery in Bad Axe, MI

Bad Axe, MI · On-site

$2.2K/wk

Uniquely, Bad Axe is home to the world's only annual antique axe throw competition, a distinctive event that unites residents in celebration of local history and identity. The town further supports ...

Potbelly

Team Member

Allen Park, MI · On-site

$13.75 - $14.25/hr

What started as a small antique store in 1977 has become a nationally recognized neighborhood sandwich shop with over 400 locations across the United States. But toasty sandwiches are only as good as ...

Potbelly

Team Member

Troy, MI · On-site

$13.75 - $14.25/hr

What started as a small antique store in 1977 has become a nationally recognized neighborhood sandwich shop with over 400 locations across the United States. But toasty sandwiches are only as good as ...

Potbelly Corporate

Shift Leader

Grand Rapids, MI · On-site

$15.75 - $16.25/hr

What started as a small antique store in 1977 has become a nationally recognized neighborhood sandwich shop with over 400 locations across the United States. But toasty sandwiches are only as good as ...

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As of Aug 30, 2026, the average hourly pay for antique in Michigan is $24.08, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $17.40 and $27.88 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as an antique?

To thrive as an antiques specialist, expertise in art and artifact history, appraisal techniques, and provenance research is essential, usually supported by a background in art history or related fields. Familiarity with appraisal tools, cataloguing databases, and sometimes professional certifications from organizations like the International Society of Appraisers is common. Strong interpersonal skills, negotiation abilities, and keen attention to detail help standout professionals build client trust and accurately assess items. These skills are critical for authenticating, valuing, and facilitating the sale or acquisition of valuable antiques in a reputable and knowledgeable manner.

What are the main challenges faced by antique specialists in their day-to-day work?

Antiques specialists often encounter challenges such as verifying the authenticity and provenance of items, staying informed about fluctuating market values, and managing client expectations regarding sales or purchases. They may need to conduct extensive research, work with restoration experts, and regularly attend auctions or estate sales. Working collaboratively with collectors, dealers, museums, and auction houses is common, requiring strong communication and negotiation skills. Overcoming these challenges can be rewarding, as it strengthens expertise and helps build a strong reputation in the field.

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Infographic showing various Antique job openings in Michigan as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 80% Full Time, and 20% Part Time. Highlights an 100% In-person job distribution, with an average salary of $50,078 per year, or $24.1 per hour.

Vintage Product Assessor - Fine Jewellery

Vintage Cash Cow

On-site

Full-time

Posted 11 days ago

Job description

About Vintage.com
At Vintage.com, we're building the most trusted platform for pre-loved items. We help people give valuable things a new life, making the experience simple, transparent and rewarding.
We bring together specialist knowledge, thoughtful technology and genuine care for our customers. By helping more items stay in circulation, we create value for people and make a positive impact at the same time.
About the Team
 Our Gold Team specialises in processing gold, fine jewellery, and high-value jewellery for auction and trade sales. Handling valuable stock requires a high level of collaboration, with tasks shared among team members to achieve ambitious departmental goals. With deep expertise in antique, vintage, and fine jewellery, the team thrives on daily discoveries and continuous learning. Each piece tells a story, offering the chance to unlock and preserve that history. This role involves working in collaboration with multiple departments in a hive of activity, handling stock and sending it on its journey from valuation to the hammer fall at auction. 
Why the role exists

The Jewellery Product Assessor is essential to unlocking the true value of items sent in by customers. By combining technical testing, fine jewellery expertise, and precise stock handling, this role ensures every precious metal and gemstone is accurately identified, safely processed, and effectively presented for trade and auction. Your work directly drives revenue for the business while maintaining the highest security and quality standards. 
What success looks like
  • Accurately identifying and cataloguing fine, antique, and collectible jewellery
  • Mastering metal purity testing, including XRF, to distinguish carats and verify precious metals.
  • Executing clean jewellery breakdown techniques to maximise gold scrap yield and preserve gemstones.
  • Reaching departmental KPIs by preparing clear, precise, and attractive fine jewellery lots for auction.
  • Keeping detailed, accurate records of figures, stock weights, and tracking data using Excel.
  • Maintaining strict security protocols during stock handling, weighing, and bagging.

Operational Excellence
  • Assessing and cataloguing high-value jewellery, accurately identifying fine, antique, and collectible pieces.
  • Sorting and breaking down jewellery into solid gold scrap, carefully removing gemstones and non-gold components.
  • Identifying metal purity and distinguishing between carats using visual inspection and XRF testing.
  • Preparing and weighing solid gold for secure storage, strictly adhering to security protocols.
  • Creating curated lots of fine jewellery, producing detailed and accurate descriptions using internal tools.
  • Quality-checking solid gold and items for accuracy and compliance with all security standards.
Continuous Improvement
  • Mastering new skills by developing proficiency in XRF testing and identifying metal purity.
  • Learning jewellery breakdown techniques for carefully removing gemstones.
  • Managing workload independently, prioritising tasks efficiently.
  • Collaborating on departmental KPIs and suggesting innovative enhancements.
  • Actively contributing to record-keeping and process optimisation related to fine jewellery and auction preparation.
Compliance
  • Recording weights, figures, and stock information meticulously using Excel-based tracking systems.
  • Assisting in quality-checking solid gold for secure bagging.

Essential
  • Experience in retail jewellery settings (e.g. high-street jewellers), bench jewellers, or involvement in fine jewellery and auction processes.
  • Strong knowledge and familiarity with fine jewellery, including hallmarks, carats, and metal purity.
  • Attention to detail with the ability to handle valuable items with precision and care.
  • Ability to work with figures, weights, and Excel-based tracking systems.
Helpful
  • Familiarity with vintage and antique jewellery.
  • Experience with security protocols for high-value stock.
Living Our Values
  • Operating with complete honesty and transparency, keeping ethics at the centre of every decision.
  • Approaching daily challenges with a solution-focused mindset, staying resilient and adaptable as business priorities evolve.
  • Communicating openly and constructively across teams to build trust and strong working relationships.
  • Demonstrating personal accountability for quality, safety, and operational standards at all times.
  • Respecting company assets, high-value inventory, and shared working spaces with care and responsibility.

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