Senior Fine Jewelry & Watch Authentication Specialist

The RealReal, Inc.; Perth Amboy (NJ); On-site; USD 62,000 - 67,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Food credits

Employee stock plan

401K match

Medical/Dental/Vision insurance

Parental leave

Holidays

Flexible time off

Climate-controlled warehouse

Job summary

The RealReal, Inc. is seeking a Senior Specialist in Fine Jewelry & Watches to oversee authentication, pricing, and training within our New Jersey facilities. You will evaluate gemstones, identify brand markers, and guide junior staff to maintain high standards of accuracy and efficiency.

This role emphasizes experience with diamonds and colored stones, GIA—related coursework, and the ability to present findings to the team. Expect competitive compensation and comprehensive benefits.

Qualifications

• 7+ years of fine jewelry & watch experience, with some GIA classwork.
• Experience with Diamonds required (selling, grading, pricing).
• Experience with colored stones required (identification, pricing).
• Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals.
• Ability to speak effectively before groups of customers or employees of the organization

Responsibilities

• Execute authentication process identifying stones using GIA evaluation techniques and testing procedures for metal purity.
• Research fair market value and market demand of branded and unbranded jewelry.
• Set list prices for branded and unbranded jewelry with final approval from Gemology/Jewelry Authentication team.
• Assist in training all new Sr. Specialists hired.
• QC product from Specialists when challenged on harder pieces.
• Help manage the product sort on all received items.
• Adhere to FIFO methodology to prioritize consignments and product flow.

Skills

FJW expertise

Diamond experience

Colored stones

Communication skills

Education

GIA coursework

GG certification preferred

Job description

The RealReal, Inc. is seeking a Senior Specialist in Fine Jewelry & Watches to oversee authentication, pricing, and training within our New Jersey facilities. You will evaluate gemstones, identify brand markers, and guide junior staff to maintain high standards of accuracy and efficiency.

This role emphasizes experience with diamonds and colored stones, GIA—related coursework, and the ability to present findings to the team. Expect competitive compensation and comprehensive benefits.