Manager, Colored Gemstones and Pearls

About Us

David Yurman is a celebrated American jewelry company founded in New York by David Yurman, a sculptor, and his wife, Sybil, a painter and ceramicist. When the artists began collaborating, their goal was simply to make beautiful objects to wear. Led today by their son Evan, David Yurman creates timeless, yet contemporary collections for women and men defined by inspiration, innovation, consummate craftsmanship and cable – the brand’s artistic signature. David Yurman collections are available at retail stores throughout the United States, Canada, Hong Kong and France and at locations worldwide, through their exclusive authorized fine jewelry and timepiece network of retailers.

Our Values

At David Yurman, creativity, innovation and impeccable craftsmanship are at the core of everything we do. Fueled by the energy of our hometown, New York City, artistic passion informs each and every jewelry design. The Yurman family’s guiding vision continually defines and redefines what it means to be the preeminent American luxury jewelry brand. We are committed to responsible business and social practices and to the protection and advancement of human rights. We believe in partnering with others who share these values and understand their importance.

Job Description

Title: Manager, Colored Gemstones & Pearls

Reports To: Senior Manager, Colored Stones & Pearls

Overview

The Manager, Colored Gemstones & Pearls is responsible for overseeing gemstone and pearl inventory operations,

certification management, vendor coordination, trade show support, and cross-functional logistics for Product

Development, Design, and High Jewelry teams. This role serves as a key operational partner across sourcing,

inventory control, vendor management, and gemstone quality assurance while supporting the execution of both

Mainline and High Jewelry initiatives.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities:

Certification & Documentation

• Manage the gemstone and pearl certification library (physical and digital), liaising with GIA and AGL on status, turnaround, and distribution to clients and retail teams.
• Upload and maintain certification records in PLM systems; verify certification validity during finished goods turnover.

Inventory & Operations

• Create and manage stone SKUs, purchase orders, Oracle receiving, and inventory records across Mainline, High Jewelry, and Men's teams.
• Lead year-end inventory counts, manage interdepartmental stone transfers, and resolve discrepancies across inventories of up to 5,000 SKUs.
• Maintain inventory logs, PLM records, and operational tracking documentation.

Vendor & Trade Show Coordination

• Coordinate vendor meetings, onboarding, memos, RTVs, invoicing, and follow-up for Men's and High Jewelry teams; manage 20 + vendors per trade show.
• Partner with Legal and Accounts Payable on contract approvals and invoice processing.
• Prepare trade show materials including shopping lists, booth maps, and purchasing summaries.

Sourcing & Quality Control

• Inspect gemstones and pearls to confirm specifications and company standards before release to Design and Product Development.
• Source stones from internal inventory for repairs and production; coordinate with domestic cutters on High Jewelry, Mainline, and DYS projects.
• Support daily stone pulls, melee requests, custom sourcing, and one-of-a-kind initiatives.

Essential Qualifications:

• Minimum 4+ years of experience in gemstone procurement, luxury jewelry operations, or a related field.
• Proficiency with PLM systems and ERP platforms (Oracle); knowledge of GIA and AGL certification processes.
• Strong organizational, communication, and vendor management skills; high attention to detail.
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office and workflow management tools.

Other Qualifications:

• GIA Graduate Gemologist (GG), Accredited Jewelry Professional (AJP), or active GIA coursework.
• Experience in luxury or High Jewelry environments; familiarity with trade show operations and gemstone buying cycles.

Estimated Basse Salary: $85,000-$95,000

Base pay is one component of David Yurman’s total compensation package, which may also include the following for eligible employees: access to healthcare benefits, 401(k) plan, bonus, employee discounts, Summer Fridays (corporate roles), generous paid time off, sick time, and more.

Diversity, Equity & Inclusion at David Yurman

As a company founded by artists, David Yurman champions self-expression in everything we do. We are committed to fostering a culture of openness and creative collaboration within our entire community, and we cherish the diversity of our employees’ backgrounds and perspectives. We will always advocate for equity and inclusion for all.

David Yurman is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer and provides equal opportunities to all employees and applicants without regard to an individual’s age, race, creed, color, religion, national origin, sex (including pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender).