Appraiser

Signet Jewelers Limited; Seattle (WA); On-site; USD 35,817 - 48,216; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision insurance

401(k) retirement plan

Paid time off

Merchandise discounts

Job summary

Signet Jewelers Limited in Seattle is seeking an experienced Appraiser (Gemologist) to evaluate jewelry accurately for appraisal documentation. The role requires on-site work and collaboration across teams.

Ideal candidates must have a Graduate Gemologist degree, three years of appraisal experience, and strong analytical problem-solving skills. Benefits include medical insurance, a 401(k) plan, and merchandise discounts.

Qualifications

• Three years of appraisal experience required.
• Exceptional attention to detail and professionalism in written communication.
• Familiarity with gemological equipment and industry terminology.

Responsibilities

• Assist in preparing customer appraisals for jewelry.
• Evaluate jewelry and research replacement pricing.
• Grade diamonds and check for genuine stones.

Skills

Attention to detail

Verbal communication skills

Analytical problem solving

Team collaboration

Education

Graduate Gemologist degree

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Standard gemological instruments

Job description

Signet is seeking an experienced gemologist to join our team as an Appraiser, responsible for evaluating jewelry and ensuring accurate identification and valuation for appraisal documentation.

What To Expect
• The role requires working on‑site due to the nature of the work.
• Work Hours: 8:00am – 4:30pm PST, Monday through Friday.

Job Summary

The primary focus of this position is to assist with Signet and non‑Signet brand jewelry appraisals by writing accurate and professional appraisals of jewelry items and communicating with colleagues, customer services representatives, and jewelry sales associates within the Signet enterprise.

Qualifications

• Graduate Gemologist degree required.
• Certified Gemologist or Certified Gemologist Appraiser title is a plus.
• USPAP compliant is a plus.
• Current or previous affiliation with ISA, NAJA, or AGA is a plus.
• Familiarity with industry terminology and gemological equipment required.
• Teamwork within the Quality Control and Appraisal departments and with retail stores is required.
• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Able to operate standard gemological instruments.
• Exceptional attention to detail.
• Demonstrate analytical and creative problem solving.
• Factual, articulate and professional written communication skills.
• Excellent verbal communication skills.
• Ability to prioritize and self‑manage within strict timelines.
• Some mandatory overtime required.
• Three (3) years of appraisal experience required.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Assist in preparing customer appraisals, including evaluating jewelry, researching replacement pricing, and documenting official appraisal.
• Identify and measure various gemstones.
• Photograph jewelry.
• Grade diamonds.
• Test metals.
• Check to be sure all stones are genuine.
• Assess jewelry to be sure it meets our company gemological standards.
• Assess for proper hallmarks and karat stamps.
• Analyze quality of metal work and check the tightness of settings.
• Verify certifications.
• Prepare proper documentation for any QC rejections.
• Other assorted distribution tasks.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, vision and prescription insurance (full‑time team member).
• 401(k) retirement plan.
• Paid time off.
• Paid holidays.
• Tuition reimbursement.
• Merchandise discounts.
• Base pay: $26–35/hour. Final pay rate is determined based on experience and qualifications.

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