Expert Jewellery

At Catawiki, every day brings the extraordinary Whether it's Daniel Ricciardo's Formula 1 Car, a Woolly Mammoth's Skeleton, Lady Gaga's Jumpsuit or Usain Bolt's running shoe, we encounter exceptional objects every day. We're a one-of-a-kind marketplace for buying and selling special objects Each week we offer over 75,000 unique items in auction_,_ carefully curated by our passionate in-house experts. Having sold over 20 million unique objects to date, we're on a mission to become the world's most popular destination for special objects. As a growing, diverse and sustainable scale-up, we proudly live by our core values: - Taking ownership and driving impact - Being open to change and feedback - Being passionate about our mission and our customers. If these values resonate with you, we'd love to explore how you can join us on this exciting journey **About the role**: We are seeking an experienced Jewellery & Precious Stones Expert to support our team of experts and jewellery sellers in India, contributing to the growth of Catawiki's Jewellery auctions. **What you'll do**: - As a Catawiki expert, you will use your specialist knowledge, to be responsible for creating attractive auctions by evaluating and arranging lots submitted by our sellers. - Balanced with your knowledge and experience of the trade, you will review the lot titles, descriptions, pictures, and provide users with an estimated and realistic value based on this information. - One of our main focuses is to keep user transactions as transparent and fair as possible, and your expertise and experience play a large part in maintaining this standard. We pride ourselves on being a unique, interactive platform so a professional, polite and courteous approach with our sellers is an absolutely essential attribute. Your efforts result in exceptional auctions that bidders will find irresistible. - To keep your own auctions attracting bidders, you will be regularly working with our sales department, to recruit and develop new sellers and diversify the selection of lots offered in your auctions. - Finally, you'll also be working together with our marketing department to generate an increase of potential bidder attention at your auction. **What you'll bring**: - A Gemmology Diploma from one of the internationally recognised schools (GIA; IGI); - 3-8 years' experience in the jewellery, diamonds or precious stones trade with knowledge of the manufacturing process, quality control, or the ability to perform gemmological tests; - Experience in appraising and assessing jewellery; - Strong analytical skills with the ability to interpret data and make informed decisions; - Good grasp of market prices and strong understanding of the various layers needed when curating a lot online; - Extensive trade knowledge with a network of potential sellers and experts in your field; - A real team player with excellent communication and negotiation skills; - Proficiency in computer tools used for data analysis, reporting and presentations For example Excel or Google Sheets and PowerPoint or Google Slides. - The diplomatic competence needed to act as a mediator in disputes between users; - Fluent English language skills; Gujarati is a plus. **Why You'll Love Working with Us**: - **Create a Visible Impact** by working at scale in a global organisation that serves millions of customers across 80+ categories. In our flat structure, every role has a broad scope that directly impacts both our customers and the business. - **Learn and Grow with Us** through our Learning & Development initiatives, which include clear development plans and mentorship programmes designed to support your career progression. - **A Culture of Connection**defines us. We're a passionate, diverse and collaborative team of 800+ Catawikains and 60+ nationalities, all coming together to build a one-of-a-kind marketplace. We foster an inclusive and queer-friendly work environment, committed to making every Catawikian feel welcomed and empowered. Whatever your story, we encourage you to bring your unique perspective to our team. - **Celebrate Life's Moments**with us at Catawiki. When you join us, you'll receive a €100 Catavoucher, and on each birthday, you'll get a €50 Catavoucher to celebrate. Enjoy an extra day off each year to "Pursue Your Passion". We also recognise significant work anniversaries (3, 5, 8, 10 years) with additional time off, plus extra leave for life's big moments like marriage, engagements, or moving house. Please note that benefits can vary by location. For specific information regarding what's available in your country, please consult your recruiter. ** Our Offices and Way of Working**: **Interested?**: