Louis Vuitton Gemologist Buyer, Colored & Ornamental Stones
- Location
- Employment
- Full-Time
- Seniority
- Mid-Level
- Department
- Merchandising, Buying & Planning
- Industry
- High Jewelry
- Posted
- Apr 5, 2026
About Louis Vuitton
Louis Vuitton is a leading French maison within the LVMH group, renowned for its heritage, craftsmanship and innovation across fashion, leather goods and high jewellery. The house cultivates a culture of excellence and creativity, operating globally while emphasising inclusion, diversity and support for professional development.
Louis Vuitton — Gemologist Buyer, Colored & Ornamental Stones (Paris): source and develop gemstones for high‑jewellery collections.
Role & Responsibilities
- Drive the identification, evaluation and specification of colored and ornamental gemstones in partnership with the Creative Studio, Marketing, Supply Chain, Industrial and Finance teams.
- Develop and maintain a material library and technical datasheets for each stone type; author clear specifications and procurement briefs that integrate business requirements and RSE constraints (naturalness, provenance).
- Manage prototype RFQs and supplier selection for jewellery projects; create reference sample boxes and ensure conformity to project specifications.
- Oversee order follow-up for production plans in close functional liaison with stone supply, supply chain and industrial teams; monitor supplier capacities to meet Haute Joaillerie needs (TSP/TSO).
- Implement and control quality assurance for pavé colour and other stone applications; coordinate external quality inspections when required.
- Define and update standard prices, steward the supplier panel, conduct purchasing performance analyses and market/competitive intelligence.
- Support continuous improvement initiatives for the Stones Service, including Group compliance implementation and roll-out of naturality requirements with suppliers and gemmology laboratories; contribute to cross‑functional tool development.
Qualifications
- Formal training or diploma in gemmology.
- Minimum three years' experience in a gemstones/stone sourcing, gemmology or jewellery stones department.
- Strong command of English (good level required); professional French language skills are advantageous.
- Proven autonomy, initiative and ability to work in a fast‑paced, high‑growth environment while maintaining precision and rigour.
- Effective interpersonal skills to collaborate with diverse technical and creative stakeholders.
Skills
Experience
At least 3 years' professional experience within a stones/gemmology function supporting jewellery creation and production, including supplier interaction and quality control.
Education
Diploma or formal training in Gemmology.
Workplace
The successful candidate will be located in Paris, Île-de-France, France.
Culture
Louis Vuitton combines rigorous standards of savoir‑faire with creative audacity; teams operate collaboratively across design, supply and industrial functions to translate artisanal excellence into globally distributed collections. The Maison also affirms a commitment to inclusion and diversity, including active measures to support employment of persons with disabilities.
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Frequently Asked Questions
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