Staff Gemologist

Brilliant Earth•Secaucus, NJ

12d•Onsite

About The Position

The Staff Gemologist is responsible for gemstone and estate jewelry review, tracking, and cataloging to maximize efficiency and quality standards critical to Brilliant Earth’s success. Candidates should have a strong entrepreneurial spirit, desire to work in a socially responsible consumer business, and desire to work with gems and estate jewelry. Ideal candidates will thrive in a fast-paced startup environment and exhibit impeccable attention to detail and organizational skills.

Requirements

Graduate Gemologist degree required
Experience in jewelry products required, estate jewelry preferred
Highly organized with focus on execution, problem solving, and improving processes
Exceptional time management skills and accountability
Ability to think critically and adapt quickly in a flexible environment
Entrepreneurial spirit/self-starter
Strong computer skills
Excellent written and verbal communications
Interest in socially and environmentally responsible organizations and products

Nice To Haves

Certification in fine jewelry appraisal preferred
Operations and/or administrative experience preferred
Inventory/supply chain experience in a retail or e-commerce environment preferred

Responsibilities

Review and quality assurance inspections of loose diamonds, sapphires and other colored gemstones, and melee to optimize high quality, maintain consistency, and reduce cost.
Review and catalog estate jewelry items procured by our team, including appraisal and repair evaluations, where necessary.
Track, review, and process gemstone inventory with efficiency and high level of accuracy.
Maintain strict organization of estate and gemstone inventory.
Work with sales team to assist with requirements for sourcing special order gemstones and diamonds.
Coordinate orders across different suppliers, and track status of purchase orders to ensure timely arrival and processing.
Formulate and implement systems, policies and procedures to ensure smooth operation of business.