Senior Jewelry & Watch Authentication Specialist

Brobston Group; Perth Amboy (NJ); On-site; USD 62,000 - 67,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Food credits ($50/month)

Employee stock purchase plan

401K with company match

Medical, dental & Vision insurance

Paid parental leave

9 paid holidays

Flexible time off

Climate-controlled warehouse

Job summary

The RealReal, based in New Jersey, seeks a Senior Specialist to oversee Fine Jewelry & Watches authentication, pricing, and quality control within our New Jersey facility. You will apply GIA methods to identify stones, test metals, and aid pricing decisions with guidance from the Gemology team.

Ideal candidates have 7+ years of FJW experience, strong identification skills, and the ability to train others. This on-site role offers growth in a climate-controlled center and exposure to market

Qualifications

• 7+ years of fine jewelry & watch experience with some GIA classwork in lieu of GIA Certification.
• 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

• Authenticate jewelry and test metal purity using GIA techniques.
• Research fair market value and demand for branded and unbranded jewelry.
• Set list prices for branded and unbranded jewelry with team approval.
• Train new Sr. Specialists hired and QC pieces challenged by others.
• Assist in product sorting and ensure FIFO-based flow.
• Manage items awaiting price approvals and high-risk jewelry evaluation.
• Provide gem identification expertise to the team and training on difficult gemstones.
• Locate brand identifiers (holograms, date codes, authenticity cards, hallmarks).

Skills

Fine jewelry experience

Diamond experience

Colored stones experience

Public speaking

Education

GIA coursework

GG certification (GIA)

Job description

The RealReal, based in New Jersey, seeks a Senior Specialist to oversee Fine Jewelry & Watches authentication, pricing, and quality control within our New Jersey facility. You will apply GIA methods to identify stones, test metals, and aid pricing decisions with guidance from the Gemology team.

Ideal candidates have 7+ years of FJW experience, strong identification skills, and the ability to train others. This on-site role offers growth in a climate-controlled center and exposure to market