Van Cleef & Arpels Colored Gemstone Quality Controller
- Location
- Paris Île-de-France France
- Employment
- Contract
- Seniority
- Mid-Level
- Department
- Merchandising, Buying & Planning
- Industry
- High Jewelry
- Posted
- Oct 1, 2026
About Van Cleef & Arpels
Founded in 1906 on Place Vendôme, Van Cleef & Arpels is a High Jewelry Maison renowned for poetic creativity, exceptional savoir-faire, and an enduring culture of transmission. As an employer, the Maison offers a refined environment where artisans, designers, retail experts, and corporate teams contribute to creations that unite technical mastery with emotion and wonder. Guided by excellence, discretion, and a deep respect for heritage, Van Cleef & Arpels encourages collaboration, curiosity, and continuous learning across its international network. Employees join a house where craftsmanship is celebrated, client relationships are cultivated with elegance, and each career may help preserve and renew a remarkable legacy.
Van Cleef & Arpels is hiring a Colored Gemstone Quality Controller in Paris for its colored-stone jewelry team.
Role & Responsibilities
- Inspect quality criteria for precious, fine, and hard colored stones.
- Sort merchandise for collection pieces and new products.
- Handle administrative tasks related to stock intake.
- Act as liaison with manufacturing workshops, stone suppliers, and internal departments.
- Manage and maintain activity tracking documents.
- Participate in the annual inventory.
Qualifications
- Confirmed experience in gemmology.
- Passion for colored, hard, precious, and fine stones.
- Previous sorting experience at a jewelry house or with a gemstone dealer.
- Careful and organized, with an affinity for the jewelry world.
- Recognized for autonomy, rigor, and organizational skills.
Skills
Experience
Confirmed experience in gemmology; previous sorting experience at a jewelry house or with a gemstone dealer.
Workplace
The role is situated in Paris, Île-de-France, France.
Benefits
Comprehensive onboarding, training in the Maison’s history, expertise and creations, and ongoing daily support.
Culture
Van Cleef & Arpels fosters a refined and collaborative workplace culture rooted in exceptional craftsmanship, creativity, and the transmission of savoir-faire. As an employer, the Maison values curiosity, precision, and collective excellence, offering an environment where employees contribute to timeless creations while upholding a deep respect for heritage, beauty, and client experience.
About Cerulean
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Frequently Asked Questions
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