David Yurman Gemstone Coordinator

About David Yurman

Founded in New York in 1980 by sculptor David Yurman and painter Sybil Yurman, David Yurman is an American luxury jewelry house distinguished by its artistic heritage and iconic Cable design. Blending sculptural form, exceptional materials, and meticulous craftsmanship, the brand brings a distinctive creative perspective to fine jewelry. As an employer, it encompasses disciplines ranging from jewelry design and product development to retail, client services, and corporate functions. Its professional environment connects artistic expression with the exacting standards of luxury, inviting employees to contribute to a shared legacy of design innovation while cultivating enduring relationships with a discerning clientele.

Role & Responsibilities

• Manage and log incoming and outgoing gemstone samples throughout the product lifecycle.
• Maintain accurate records of sample locations, status, and ownership.
• Coordinate sample distribution to internal teams and external vendors.
• Track stone orders, monitor estimated arrival dates, and communicate delays, risks, and updates.
• Support inventory control for loose stones and sample libraries; conduct inventory audits and reconcile discrepancies.
• Ensure proper gemstone storage, labeling, and handling.
• Upload and maintain gemstone data, including certificates, in PLM.
• Link certifications accurately to stones and manage digital and physical lab certifications, including GIA and IGI certifications.
• Maintain organized documentation and compliance records.
• Create and manage purchase orders (POs) and sales orders (SOs).
• Coordinate order fulfillment with vendors and internal teams.
• Track orders from placement through delivery and intake.
• Create and assign individual gemstone SKUs in PLM.
• Support product development with accurate stone specifications.
• Partner with High Jewelry and Mainline Design teams.
• Collaborate cross-functionally to support launches and special projects.

Qualifications

• At least two years of hands-on experience in a similar position.
• At least two years of hands-on experience with inventory control.
• Knowledge of jewelry construction, gemstones, diamonds, silver, and gold.
• Strong communication skills.
• Strong attention to detail.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office, specifically Word, Excel, and Outlook.
• Ability to work independently and in a group setting.
• Experience using a microscope for jewelry inspection is a plus.
• Experience with Monday.com and a PLM tracking system is a plus.

Skills

Experience

At least two years of hands-on experience in a similar position and at least two years of hands-on experience with inventory control.

Education

College degree required; GIA certification or experience preferred.

Compensation

The base compensation for this position ranges from USD 65,000 to USD 80,000 per annum.

Benefits

Eligible employees may receive access to healthcare benefits, a 401(k) plan, a bonus, employee discounts, Summer Fridays for corporate roles, generous paid time off, and sick time.

Culture

David Yurman’s workplace culture is rooted in the artistic partnership of its founders, blending a sculptor’s eye for form with a painter’s sensitivity to color. As a family-founded American luxury jeweler, the brand places craftsmanship, creativity, and attention to detail at the heart of its professional environment. Its teams bring this artistic heritage to life through distinctive design and a refined, personal approach to client service.

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