Van Cleef & Arpels Colored Gemstone Controller
- Location
- Seniority
- Mid-Level
- Posted
- Mar 24, 2026
About Van Cleef & Arpels
Van Cleef & Arpels is a distinguished maison of haute joaillerie renowned for artisanal craftsmanship, poetic design and rigorous quality standards. As part of the Richemont group, the brand combines a legacy of creative excellence with the global resources and governance of a leading luxury goods conglomerate.
Van Cleef & Arpels — Paris: Colored Gemstone Controller (Contrôleur Pierres de Couleur) responsible for grading and quality control of coloured gemstones.
Role & Responsibilities
- Inspect and certify coloured gemstones incoming to the workshop and from suppliers, assessing color, clarity, cut, treatment status and overall conformity with jewelry specifications.
- Perform gemological testing using microscope, refractometer, spectroscope, polariscope, dichroscope and 10× loupe; document findings and produce formal gemological reports.
- Ensure traceability and quality-control documentation for each lot of stones; maintain accurate inventory records and labeling.
- Coordinate closely with sourcing/procurement, design and workshop teams to approve stones for production and resolve non-conformities or supplier disputes.
- Establish and apply internal quality standards and acceptance criteria for coloured gemstones; recommend corrective actions and supplier remediation when necessary.
- Support incoming goods inspections, incoming/outgoing packaging controls and occasional on-site verifications at supplier locations or trade events.
Qualifications
- Diploma or formal training in gemology or equivalent technical jewellery qualification (e.g., GIA, FGA or comparable credential) or demonstrable equivalent experience.
- Proven practical experience with identification and grading of coloured gemstones and awareness of common treatments and enhancements.
- Strong understanding of quality-control processes, traceability and certification in a high-jewellery environment.
- Impeccable attention to detail, methodical record-keeping and a rigorous approach to sample testing and reporting.
- Professional integrity and the ability to liaise with suppliers and internal stakeholders under confidentiality constraints.
Skills
Experience
Minimum 3 years' hands-on experience inspecting and grading coloured gemstones within a high-jewellery house, gemological laboratory, or specialist supplier; experience in luxury jewellery production or procurement is highly valued.
Education
Diploma in gemology or equivalent technical jewellery training (GIA, FGA or comparable), or demonstrable equivalent professional experience.
Workplace
The role is situated in Paris, Île-de-France, France.
Culture
Van Cleef & Arpels cultivates a workshop ethos that privileges meticulous craftsmanship, discretion and creative refinement. The house values specialist expertise and cross-disciplinary collaboration between design, sourcing and production teams to preserve its heritage of excellence.
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