Anisha Agarwal

GIA certified Jewelry Designer and IGI-certified Diamond Grader with over a decade of experience in diamond grading, jewelry appraisal, custom design consultation, and luxury retail sales. Built and ran an independent fine jewelry business serving clients across India, Dubai, and Canada. Currently working in the USA on an H-2B visa and is seeking a long-term role in Jewelry Industry in the manufacturing process, operation management, diamond grading or jewelry appraisal.

Jewelry Appraiser - Monarch Jewels - Juneau, Alaska

(2026-04 - 2026-10)

• Assessed diamond quality across the 4Cs to support accurate appraisals and pricing decisions.
• Sell fine jewelry and diamonds to retail customers, providing expert, trust-building product guidance.
• Consult with customers on custom jewelry design, translating preferences into buildable pieces.
• Research current market conditions and comparable value to provide accurate appraisals.
• Assisted the back-office team with stock management task, including conducting regular stock counts, packing and organizing goods, and replenishing shelves to maintain consistent product availability.

Entrepreneur - Inara by Anisha - Mumbai, India

(2017-11 - 2025-03)

GIA Jewelry Designer | IGI Diamond Grader

• Founded and ran an independent fine jewelry business specializing in diamond, gold, and polki (uncut diamond) manufacturing services, specializing in custom designs and precise craftsmanship.
• Managed client relationships one-on-one with an international customer base across India, Dubai, and Canada.
• Led the sales team, set targets, and developed strategies that consistently met revenue goals.
• Oversaw design, manufacturing, and delivery, while maintaining full transparency with clients at every stage.

Jewelry Appraiser - Rishabh Jewellers - Mumbai, India

(2017-05 - 2025-11)

• Detailed examination and valuation of fine jewellery, diamonds and coloured gemstones – ruby, sapphires, emeralds, tanzanite's.
• Determine accurate insurance, resale and fair market values by consistently utilized current market.
• Prepared written appraisal reports for a variety of purposes, including insurance coverage, estate planning liquidation and legal documents.
• Authenticated precious gemstones and diamonds by analysing hallmarks, testing metal purity and identifying diamonds characteristics using professional gemmological instruments.

Marketing Manager - Fiona Solitaires Pvt Ltd - Mumbai, India

(2014-05 - 2017-03)

• Directed creative briefing and execution across online and offline marketing campaigns.
• Planned monthly offline marketing initiatives and consistently meet targets; organized trade shows and exhibitions.
• Shared product knowledge with customers while making personal recommendations.
• Enhanced sales using effective selling skills assisting customers with products.

Diamond Grader - Gemological Science International Laboratory (GSI) - Mumbai, India

(2012-11 - 2012-06)

• Graded Rounds and Fancy Shaped Diamonds as per standards.
• Ability to use Microscope to grade higher clarity, polish and symmetry.
• Graded Color of Diamond using Master Set.
• Plotting Clarity Characteristics.
• Handled the 4 C's (Color, Cut, Clarity and Carat) Diamonds.

Intern, Gold & Diamond Section - Tanishq Jewellers - Mumbai, India

(2012-03 - 2012-06)

• Supported customer-facing sales, product recommendations, and POS transactions in a high-volume retail jewelry environment.
• Shared product knowledge with customers while making personal recommendations.
• Enhanced sales using effective selling skills assisting customers with products.
• Up sell and suggestive sell products and accessories to customers.
• Efficiently and accurately processed customer check-out including cash, check and credit card.
• Computed sales and total purchases using a point of sales system that processed cash, credit, and checks.

Bachelor of Commerce - Commerce - M.M.K. College of Commerce & Economics (2021-03)

Jewelry Designer - Jewelry Design - Gemological Institute of America (GIA) (2013-07)

Graduate Diamond Grader - Diamond Grading - International Gemological Institute (IGI) (2012-10)