Authentication Specialist APAC – Jewelry

Job summary

The role involves authenticating high-value branded jewelry and building structured knowledge systems like hallmark libraries and construction guides. Additionally, the specialist will develop training programs and mentor team members to ensure global consistency in authentication quality.

Job details

About the Role As we go live with branded luxury jewelry as a key category across all regions, we're growing our APAC team by adding a dedicated domain expert to help scale and strengthen our authentication capabilities. We already have an established foundation in APAC, and this role will add depth, consistency, and additional regional expertise as we bring jewelry live globally, working closely with the existing team. You will focus on high-end, branded jewelry (e.g., Cartier, Tiffany, Van Cleef & Arpels, etc.), bringing deep expertise in brand-specific construction, hallmarks, and authentication nuances. If you are passionate about luxury craftsmanship, brand heritage, and scaling expertise across a global category launch, this is a unique opportunity to play a pivotal role as we go live with jewelry. Reports to Senior Authentication Specialist – APAC Location: APAC Employment Type: Remote What you'll do: Help scale and strengthen branded jewelry authentication in APAC as we go live with the category globally, in partnership with the existing team Authenticate high-value branded jewelry pieces, contributing to critical, high-risk evaluations Build and refine structured knowledge systems (brand-level taxonomies, hallmark libraries, construction guides) Develop and localize training programs and certification materials for the APAC and global teams Research luxury jewelry brands, collections, and brand-specific identifiers to deepen category expertise Partner closely with the global team to ensure consistency in authentication quality across regions Coach and mentor team members to foster a high-precision, knowledge-first culture What you bring: 3 to 5+ years of experience in branded luxury jewelry authentication, resale, or appraisal Deep expertise in brand-specific hallmarks, engravings, construction techniques, and identifiers (e.g., Cartier, Tiffany, Van Cleef & Arpels, Bulgari, etc.) Strong understanding of luxury jewelry brand portfolios, collections, and market positioning Experience building training materials, playbooks, or structured knowledge systems Exceptional attention to detail and ability to make high-stakes authentication decisions Strong communication skills — able to codify expert judgment into scalable processes Highly organized, proactive, and comfortable working cross-functionally in a global environment Passion for authenticity, craftsmanship, and scaling expertise in luxury categories Experience authenticating fashion watches (e.g., Cartier, Gucci) is a strong plus

What you’ll do

The role involves authenticating high-value branded jewelry and building structured knowledge systems like hallmark libraries and construction guides. Additionally, the specialist will develop training programs and mentor team members to ensure global consistency in authentication quality.

Requirements

Candidates need 3 to 5+ years of experience in luxury jewelry authentication, resale, or appraisal with deep expertise in brand-specific identifiers. Strong communication skills and the ability to codify expert judgment into scalable processes are essential.

Listed skills

• Quality assurance · Preferred

Other relevant skills

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• Luxury Jewelry Authentication
• Appraisal
• Brand-Specific Hallmarks
• Knowledge System Development
• Training Program Development
• Luxury Brand Portfolio Analysis
• Quality Assurance
• Mentoring
• Cross-functional Collaboration
• Fashion Watch Authentication

Job areas

• Retail
• Management & Leadership
• Consulting