Careers in Gems & Jewelry

GIA’s Career Services helps you take your place in a global industry.

It’s inescapable. Everywhere on earth, people honor and appreciate the beauty and mystery of gems. And so it follows that everywhere you go, you also find the gem and jewelry industry. Just like the gems that are at the heart of this work, the opportunities are infinite, limited only by your imagination, passion, and the professional skills you need to take you there.

GIA’s Career Services brings together employers offering career opportunities, and GIA professionally trained students and alumni, who range in experience from entry level to seasoned management.

GIA's Free Jewelry Industry Job Search Engine
GIA Career Services maintains an up to date database of U.S. and international job offerings in the jewelry industry. Employers from every industry sector list positions with us, including wholesalers, department stores, jewelry designers, auction houses, gem laboratories, and many others.

GIA Jewelry Career Fair
GIA hosts an annual Jewelry Career Fair. As the jewelry industry’s largest job fair, Career Fair attracts the industry’s top retailers, manufacturers, laboratories, and wholesalers. Whether you're in the middle of a career change or new to the working world, Career Fair gives you the chance to explore everything the fine jewelry industry has to offer.

 
Career Preparation Assistance
For GIA graduates only, Career Services offers career preparation assistance, including tips on how to write winning resumes, cover letters and thank you letters, as well as how to conduct yourself during an interview.  Our helpful staff is happy to assist job applicants with applying for positions.

The services we provide are subject to the following Terms and Conditions.