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.
