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Jewelry Expert at Braswell &… · Little…
ExperiencedOn-siteFull-timeLittle Rock-AR-72205-Little Rock$60k–$80k/yr
Job Description
Responsive recruiter
Benefits:
- Gym Membership
- 401(k) matching
- Bonus based on performance
- Competitive salary
- Dental insurance
- Employee discounts
- Health insurance
- Opportunity for advancement
- Paid time off
- Training & development
- Tuition assistance
- Vision insurance
- Wellness resources
Who We Are
Braswell & Son started in 1979 as a small jewelry store in Little Rock. Today we are a luxury pawnbroker with eight stores in Arkansas and Tennessee. We are still family owned. We specialize in fine jewelry, luxury watches, and designer handbags, with a focus on jewelry and high end timepieces.
What You Will Do
What You Will Do
- Test gold, silver, and platinum using approved methods, such as acid tests and electronic testers.
- Grade diamonds and gemstones for cut, color, clarity, and carat weight.
- Tell natural diamonds apart from lab-grown stones and simulants.
- Figure melt value using the daily spot price, karat purity, and weight.
- Price items using company guidelines and current market data.
- Greet every customer within five seconds. Listen first, then help.
- Show merchandise and describe its condition and value honestly.
- Ask for the sale and build relationships that bring customers back.
- Inspect luxury watches and check them for authenticity.
- Enter full, accurate item details in our POS system.
- Price jewelry and give direction for stores company wide.
- Speak up right away if an item seems stolen, altered, or suspicious.
- Share what you know. Help train coworkers on testing and grading.
What You Bring
Required
- [3+] years of fine jewelry sales experience
- Formal training in gemology or jewelry
- Hands-on experience testing gold and grading stones
- Ability to calculate melt value from spot price
- Comfort with computers, POS systems, and testing tools
- At least 18 years old and able to pass a background check
A Big Plus
- GIA credential (such as Graduate Gemologist or Applied Jewelry Professional)
- AGS credential
- Knowledge of luxury watches and brands
- Pawn, estate, or buying experience
- Bilingual in English and Spanish
How You Live Our Values
- Excellence: You test every item. You never guess.
- Passion: Customers can tell you love this work.
- Integrity: You grade and price honestly, even when it costs a sale.
- Initiative: You see what needs doing and you do it.
- Community: Every customer gets the same respect, whether buying a ring or selling one.
The Fine Print
This is an hourly, non-exempt position. Employment with Braswell & Son is at-will. Braswell & Son is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We do not discriminate based on any trait protected by federal, Arkansas, or Tennessee law.
Compensation: $60,000.00 - $80,000.00 per year
Careers at Braswell & Son
For more than 45 years, Braswell & Son has been proudly serving our communities with trust, compassion, and excellence. Founded in 1979, we’ve grown from a single store to a thriving multi-state organization — recently expanding into Tennessee — while remaining true to what matters most: our people.
For the past decade, we’ve been named one of Arkansas’s Best Places to Work, a distinction earned by only 50 companies statewide. This recognition reflects our deep commitment to creating a workplace where every team member feels valued, supported, and empowered to grow — both personally and professionally.
Why Work With Us
At Braswell & Son, we believe people are our greatest investment. When you join our team, you’re not just starting a job — you’re joining a family built on purpose, passion, and opportunity.
Here’s what makes us stand out:
🚀 Career Growth
We’ve grown by more than 35% in the past year — and we’re not slowing down. With expansion across Arkansas and Tennessee, new leadership roles and advancement opportunities are always on the horizon.
🎓 Training & Development
We don’t just hire talent — we grow it. Our in-depth training, peer coaching, and leadership development programs give you the skills and confidence to excel in every stage of your career.
🏆 Award-Winning Culture
For ten consecutive years, we’ve been honored as one of Arkansas’s Best Places to Work — and now we’re bringing that same culture of excellence and belonging to Tennessee.
💙 Community Connection
We believe in giving back. From supporting The Exodus Project, The CALL, CASA, and the Boys & Girls Club of Faulkner County, to volunteering in our own neighborhoods, we’re proud to serve the communities that support us.
🌟 Employee Success Focus
Our Mission, Vision & Values workshops help every team member understand how their individual success fuels our shared goals — creating an environment where people love what they do and why they do it.
Looking Ahead
We’re looking for talented, motivated individuals who want to be part of something bigger — a team that believes in making a difference every single day.
Now Hiring:
- Sales & Service Professionals who thrive in luxury retail and meaningful customer connections
- Future Leaders ready to grow through our Leadership Development pipeline
- Team Players who bring positivity, integrity, and heart to everything they do
At Braswell & Son, you’ll find more than a career — you’ll find a family, a future, and a place where your work truly matters.
Your next career move starts here.
Join us and help write the next chapter of the Braswell & Son story.
Join us and help write the next chapter of the Braswell & Son story.
👉 Learn more at: shopbraswell.com