- Location
- Secaucus New Jersey USA
- Employment
- Full-time
- Seniority
- Senior
- Compensation
- $62,400–66,560/year
- Department
- Heritage, Patrimony & Archives
- Industry
- Pre-Owned, Vintage & Circular Luxury
- Posted
- Nov 3, 2026
About The RealReal
The RealReal is a US luxury consignment marketplace founded in 2011. It sells pre-owned fashion, jewelry, watches, art and home furnishings through its website and stores. Its teams authenticate, price and photograph goods before they go on sale.
The RealReal seeks a Fine Jewelry Senior Specialist for a production-based role at its Secaucus authentication center, overseeing fine jewelry and watch processing, authentication, valuation, pricing, quality control, and training. The expected annual salary range is $62,400–$66,560; starting pay considers work location, skills, experience, market demands, and internal parity.
Role & Responsibilities
- Perform all aspects of authentication, identifying colored stones and diamonds using GIA evaluation techniques and testing precious-metal purity.
- Research fair market value and demand for branded and unbranded jewelry.
- Set list prices for branded and unbranded jewelry with direction and final approval from the Gemology and/or Jewelry Authentication team.
- Assist in training newly hired Senior Specialists.
- Quality-check Specialists’ work on more challenging pieces.
- Help manage product sorting across received items.
- Apply first-in, first-out methodology to prioritize consignments and keep product flowing according to plan.
- Manage process flow for items awaiting price approval.
- Evaluate, authenticate, and price the highest-risk jewelry in the FJW room, including larger gemstones and engagement rings.
- Serve as a gem-identification expert and answer questions from the team.
- Provide training, tips, and presentations on difficult gemstones.
- Support authentication by locating brand identifiers, including holograms, date codes, authenticity cards, and hallmarks, and evaluating material and construction quality.
Qualifications
- At least 7 years of fine jewelry and watch experience, with some GIA coursework in lieu of GIA certification.
- Experience with diamonds, including selling, grading, and pricing.
- Experience with colored stones, including identification and pricing.
- Ability to read and interpret safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals; ability to write routine reports and correspondence.
- Ability to speak effectively before groups of customers or employees.
- GIA Graduate Gemologist (GG) certification preferred.
- Appraisal experience preferred.
Skills
Experience
At least 7 years of fine jewelry and watch experience.
Education
Some GIA coursework in lieu of GIA certification; GIA Graduate Gemologist (GG) certification preferred.
Workplace
The successful candidate will be located in Secaucus, New Jersey, USA, with easy access to New York City.
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Compensation
The base compensation for this position ranges from USD 62,400 to USD 66,560 per annum.
Benefits
$50 in monthly food credits for on-site snacks and meals; Employee Stock Purchase Plan; 401(k) with company match; medical, dental, and vision insurance; paid parental leave; 9 paid company holidays; flexible time off with manager approval; state-of-the-art, climate-controlled warehouse facility. Employees may also be eligible for a bonus program and incentive pay, depending on role.
Culture
A consignment passes through several hands. Authentication specialists examine the item, merchandising teams prepare the listing and client teams work with the person who consigned it.
About Cerulean
Cerulean is the definitive career portal for the global luxury industry. We match exceptional professionals with exclusive opportunities at the world's most prestigious brands. From haute couture and fine watchmaking to prestige beauty, hospitality, and boutique retail, Cerulean centralises luxury employment to help you find the career for which you were destined.
Frequently Asked Questions
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