Luxury Jewelry & Watch Authentication Specialist

The RealReal, Inc.; New York (NY); On-site; USD 31,000 - 44,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Monthly bonus up to $400 pending goal

Education program for GIA credential

Employee Stock Purchase Plan

401K with Company Match

Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance

Paid parental leave

9 Paid Company Holidays

18 PTO Days

Job summary

The RealReal, Inc. is hiring a Fine Jewelry & Watch Specialist in New York to authenticate luxury jewelry and watches. You will identify colored stones and diamonds using GIA methods, evaluate metal purity, and ensure consignments meet quality standards.

You will also research market value, help set prices, and perform accurate data entry while contributing to process improvements in a fast-paced environment. Strong attention to detail and collaboration are essential.

Qualifications

• 3-5+ years of fine jewelry experience and/or watch experience
• Experience with Diamonds required (selling, grading, pricing)
• Some GIA coursework preferred (Diamond and Diamond Grading)
• Experience with colored stones preferred
• Appraisal experience preferred
• Vision, depth of field perception, magnification, and color perception (Red,Green,Amber)
• Ability to work independently as well as part of a team
• Computer and data entry skills
• Ability to work in a fast-paced and high volume environment
• Outstanding work ethic and ability to consistently meet daily department goals
• Excellent organizational & time management skills and acute attention to detail
• Confident communicator who possesses a positive attitude towards collaboration

Responsibilities

• Authenticate luxury fine jewelry items in low or high risk categories
• Execute all aspects of the authentication process by accurately identifying colored stones and diamonds using GIA evaluation techniques as well as testing procedures used to determine the precious metal purity
• Inspect consigned luxury products for condition, quality of materials and acceptance standards
• Utilize reference guides and historical data
• Research fair market value and market demand of branded and unbranded jewelry
• Set list prices for branded and unbranded jewelry with direction and final approval FJ Experts
• Data entry for pertinent product information such as measurements and fabrication
• Support pricing product utilizing TRR standard methodology and tools, factoring for fair market value, condition, and style
• Attain production targets
• Support process and system improvement through feedback and testing, as required

Skills

Fine jewelry experience

Watch experience

Diamond grading/pricing

GIA evaluation techniques

Attention to detail

Data entry skills

Independent worker

Team collaboration

Fast-paced environment

Organizational skills

Education

GIA coursework in Diamond Grading

Job description

The RealReal, Inc. is hiring a Fine Jewelry & Watch Specialist in New York to authenticate luxury jewelry and watches. You will identify colored stones and diamonds using GIA methods, evaluate metal purity, and ensure consignments meet quality standards.

You will also research market value, help set prices, and perform accurate data entry while contributing to process improvements in a fast-paced environment. Strong attention to detail and collaboration are essential.