Jewelry Appraiser

Description

Set your sights on a career at Heritage Auctions, headquartered in Dallas, Texas, with offices in New York, Chicago, Beverly Hills, London, Hong Kong, and other cities. Heritage Auctions is the largest auction house founded in the U.S. and serves more than 50 different auction categories, including Coins, Sports, Comics, Historical, Jewelry, Fine & Decorative Art, Wine, and many more. 

SUMMARY: Responsibilities include working with clients to increase appraisal outreach and providing descriptions and valuations of jewelry for fair market value, replacement cost, and other appraisal purposes.  

LOCATION: Seeking candidates in Dallas, New York City, and Los Angeles. Major cities are not specific, need to be near a major airport.

 BENEFITS:

• Medical, Dental, Vision coverage
• Paid time off
• 401k savings plans
• Daily Pay: Access your pay when you need it!

COMPENSATION: Commensurate based on experience. $80K - $120K 

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: include the following. Other duties may be assigned.

• Market appraisal services to various clients (source formal appraisals)

• Identify, describe, and value personal property as appropriate to the type of appraisal requested.

• Provide comparables and reasoned justifications of values.

• Coordinate with Appraisal Department and other specialists for input wherever needed 

• Assist with research and authentication.

• Proofread appraisal reports.

• Participate in the expansion of client databases.

Requirements

EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE:

• Must have a high school diploma or equivalent

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree preferred

• GG or FGA required

• 5+ years experience as an appraiser with a current USPAP certificate of completion required

• Membership in a professional appraiser’s society or association is required.

• Must be familiar with historical periods of jewelry history (i.e. Georgian, Victorian, Edwardian, Art Nouveau, Arts & Crafts, Art Deco, Retro to present

SKILLS AND ABILITIES: Must be highly proficient in basic Microsoft applications; specifically Word and Excel, have excellent communication skills, both verbal and written, high ability to multitask, pay great attention to detail, and have a positive attitude with exceptional client service skills.  Public speaking talents are a plus!

Heritage Auctions welcomes and encourages applications from women, minorities, veterans, mature workers, and persons with disabilities. EOE