Recruiters — Carlsbad Careers Fair
The GIA Jewellery Careers Fair will take place on 8 October 2021.
No matter what your professional aspirations are, you’ll probably find a company looking to recruit someone like you at GIA's Jewellery Careers Fair. You’ll have the opportunity to meet with recruiters from more than 30 companies looking to hire. Past recruiters have included companies like Leo Hamel, Ben Bridge, Mark Schneider, Sterling Jewelers and Zales.
Recruiters Who Attended the 2019 Careers Fair:
Beads, Crystals And More
Encinitas, CA
We are a top gem, bead and crystal retailer. Unique gems are our speciality.
Positions:
Sales/Customer Service -Part-time
Beading Class Instructor
Ben Bridge Jeweler
Hidden Hills, CA
We have the highest ethical and quality standards in the industry, from ensuring that our diamonds and gemstones are mined responsibly to working to eradicate slavery and human trafficking from the industry at large to supporting vendors who maintain strict environmental standards. Ben Bridge is proud to be a certified member of the Responsible Jewelry Council, confirming our commitment to promoting human rights and ethical, social and environmental standards throughout the jewellery industry.
Positions:
We are currently looking for bright thinkers to join our team. We hope to revolutionise the shopping experience and to represent gemstones and fine jewellery in a way that connects with consumers of today and tomorrow and we need talented individuals to help us navigate that path.
Bhindi Jewellers
Los Angeles, CA
The story of Bhindi Jewellers began over 80 years ago, and since then, the Bhindi family has become a veteran in the gold, diamond and luxury timepiece industry. To this day they continue to demonstrate a commitment to superior quality and customer service.
Positions:
Sales Assistants
Brilliant Earth
San Francisco, CA
Founded in 2005, Brilliant Earth is the global leader in ethically sourced fine jewellery. Our mission is to make jewellery as beautiful as it can be. We are passionate about cultivating a more transparent, sustainable and compassionate jewellery industry.
Positions:
Staff Gemmologist
Customer Experience Assistant
Customer Experience Manager
Operations Assistant
Operations Manager
Coast Jewelry Appraisal Lab
Carlsbad, CA
Cal Coast Jewelry Appraisers is a premier jewellery appraisal laboratory located in Southern California. We appraise jewellery for insurance, estate, fair market, marriage dissolution, legal settlement, liquidation and antique valuation purposes. Our mission is to provide friendly and convenient customer service through our certified gemmologists who have a passion for appraising and evaluating jewellery.
Positions:
Operations Assistant Intern
Copper Canary
Carlsbad, CA
Copper Canary is a fine jewellery boutique located in central Carlsbad that specialises in antique jewellery dating back to the 1700s. We are best known for both our antique bridal jewellery and our re-imagining of antique jewellery to design more wearable pieces from items such as brooches and pins.
Positions:
Retail Sales
David Leavitt Antique & Estate Jewelry, Ltd.
Rancho Santa Fe, CA
In business for more than 20 years, we are private jeweller in Rancho Santa Fe, CA specialising in coloured diamonds and one-of-a-kind pieces. We selling jewellery to private clients, online as well as via trade shows, auctions, cruise ships and our network of reps.
Positions:
Assistant to the CEO
Web Designer
Deja & Co. Exquisite Jewels
Saratoga, CA
Surrounded by the natural beauty of our Saratoga, California courtyard, Deja & Co. is a destination fine jewellery boutique with an established and loyal clientele. Whether creating a bespoke piece of jewellery or guiding a first-time purchaser, we intuit the perfect jewels that represent the wearer’s individuality and beauty.
Positions:
Sourcing Specialist
Sales Professional
Bridal Specialist
Assistant Boutique Manager
Diamonds and Diamonds Corporation
Los Angeles, CA
Established in 1983, we are a wholesaler of loose diamonds and jewellery.
Positions:
Experienced Jewellery Sales Person
Experienced Loose Diamond Sales Person
Experienced Diamond Sorter
Diamonds Direct has a rich history in diamonds with over 50 years’ experience in all aspects of the industry. We offer the highest standard of quality, excellence, value, selection and education in the jewellery industry to our customers.
Positions:
Management
Sales
Administrative
Bench Jewellers
Diamonds International
New York, NY, USA
Diamonds International is the largest loose diamond and fine jewellery retailer in the Caribbean, Mexico and Alaska with approximately 130 locations. Diamonds International is a sight holder of diamonds and tanzanite.
Positions:
Retail Sales
Managerial
Jewelry Design
Factory
Famulare
Carlsbad, CA
Celebrating 20 years in business, we are a full-service jewellery store located in central Carlsbad. We offer our customers on-site jewellery repair, appraisals and design. We are looking for enthusiastic people who are committed to being fully engaged in their job.
Positions:
Fine Jewellery Sales
Bench Jeweller
Fashionphile
Carlsbad, CA
Fashionphile is an ultra-luxury re-commerce retailer specialised in the buying and selling of accessories from brands including Hermes, Chanel, Louis Vuitton, Gucci, Rolex and Harry Winston. At our core, we're a technology company with a mission to make the world's most coveted brands more accessible by breaking down the walls of traditional luxury.
Positions:
Horologist/Watch Authenticator
Finley's Jewelers
Manhattan Beach, CA
We specialise in buying and selling gold and diamonds, custom-designed jewellery and engagement rings, retail jewellery, gold and silver bullion, rare coins, antique jewellery, luxury watches and collectibles. Our combined family of businesses have almost 90 years of experience.
Positions:
Fine Jewellery Manager
Assistant Manager
Sales Consultants
Bench Jeweller
Fredric H. Rubel Jewelers
Orange County , CA
Family-owned and operated for three generations, Fredric H. Rubel Jewelers offers only the finest luxury brands of jewellery in Southern California. Fredric H. Rubel Jewelers is noted for classic hand-fabricated designer jewellery in platinum or gold, Ideal-cut diamonds and fine timepieces. We also offer watch servicing for Rolex timepieces, and custom jewellery design, repair and fabrication.
Positions:
Full-time Gemmologist
Sales Professional
Customer Service Specialist
GemFind
Newport Beach, CA
GemFind is a privately held, Newport Beach, California based company with international team members working throughout the world, bringing together a powerful combination of gem and jewellery industry expertise with technical know-how. Our range of services has become the global gem and jewellery industry’s single source for online services, from mobile apps to stock management solutions to comprehensive digital marketing packages and content creation.
Positions:
Sales and Marketing
GIA
Carlsbad, CA
GIA's mission is to ensure the public trust in gems and jewellery by upholding the highest standards of integrity, academic study, science and professionalism through education, research, laboratory services and instrument development.
Positions:
For a current listing of available positions visit GIA.edu/gia-career
Heritage Appraisers
Nationwide
Heritage Appraisers, Inc. is the largest independent jewellery appraisal company in the United States and provides high-quality appraisals in numerous locations nationwide. Privately owned and run since 2006, our purpose is to provide people with comprehensive, unbiased, factual and professional appraisal services that meet their insurance and personal needs. Heritage Appraisers provides jewellery appraisals to over 250 retail stores across the country.
Positions:
Apprentice/Intern
Field Appraiser
Helzberg Diamonds
North Kansas City, MO
Helzberg Diamonds is a family of jewellery stores from the heartland of America that has touched the hearts of millions. After a century of service, the Helzberg name has come to stand for quality, knowledge and trust. But most importantly, at its very core, Helzberg Diamonds stands for love. Helzberg Diamonds believes in the power of love. It celebrates it every day with precious items that are perfect for every occasion and any reason. Beautiful pieces that say “I Am Loved”.
Positions:
Store Manager
Assistant Manager
Fine Jewellery Sales Assistants
Bench Jeweller
Himelsein Group/National Pacific Corporation/Santa Barbara Loan & Jewelry
Santa Barbara, CA
The Himelsein Group of Companies is unique and diverse, having focused on diamond and jewellery markets for more than 50 years. We distribute fine antique and designer jewellery and watches all over the world, as well as buying, selling, pawning and loaning jewellery. We are looking for employers that want to be challenged, and have an unquestionable work ethic and honesty.
Positions:
Diamond and Jewellery Sales
Diamond and Jewellery Repair and Manufacturing
Online Sales (Platform knowledge is desirable)
JAGi (Jewelry Appraisals & Gemological Institute)
San Diego, CA
Providing gemmological appraisals to the pawn industry.
Positions:
Full-Time Gemmologists
Part-Time Gemmologists
Jensen Jewelers
Hudsonville, MI
We are not a large corporation! We are a family! We care about each customer who walks through our door. Our staff is friendly and energetic. We love what we do and have a lot fun every day! Our busy store is thriving in this ever-changing world and because of that, Jensen Jewelers is West Michigan's most highly reviewed jewellery store. We have recently expanded and are experiencing huge growth.
Positions:
Full-time Gemmologist
Buyer
Bridal Specialist
Sales Professional
Jewellery Designer
Customer Service Specialist
Kazanjian
Beverly Hills, CA
Kazanjian Gem Gallery is looking for a full-time employee to assist in administrative tasks, sales and custom design projects at our showroom in Beverly Hills. Our mission is to educate the consumer on gemstones and jewellery and provide a unique experience through tours of the gem gallery. We are looking for someone who is eager to learn and passionate about gems and jewellery.
Positions:
Gem Specialist
King Baby
Santa Monica, CA
Officially launching King Baby in 2000, Mitchell Binderhas has continued to raise the bar when it comes to design and hand-crafted quality. King Baby has flagship store locations in Santa Monica, Nashville, Caesars Palace Las Vegas, West Hollywood and in over 10 flagship stores in China. We continue to make our pieces in the US and have become one of the few companies to export American-made goods to China. Mitchell believes in transforming the expected into something new and unique, bringing originality and distinctive details to artisan products. He believes that quality and traditions are worth their weight in gold. This is his driving promise for King Baby.
Positions:
CAD-CAM and Digital Media Design
Sales
Leo Hamel Fine Jewelers
San Diego, CA
Leo Hamel Fine Jewelers is a successful, upmarket jewellery store that has served San Diego County for over 35 years. We are dedicated to excellence in all that we do. Come join a family business that is made up of some of the most experienced professionals in the jewellery industry.
Positions:
Various
Marrow Fine Jewelry
San Diego, CA
After working in the corporate world for 15 years, Jillian Sassone started Marrow as a passion project. What started as reworking clients’ heirloom stones soon evolved into a waiting list of custom work and collections of distinct design. Clients can schedule one-to-one appointments or browse Marrow’s collection at the new flagship retail store located at One Paseo in San Diego.
Positions:
Stylists
Sales Leadership
Max Weiner Gemologist LLC
Philadelphia, PA
Owner-operated jewellery store. We specialise in the buying, selling and loaning money for fine jewellery, watches, coins, diamonds and precious metals.
Positions:
Resident Gemmologist
Mega Diamonds Corp
Los Angeles, CA
We are a diamond wholesaler with more than 25 years' experience. Specialising in beautiful cushion cut stones, carrying top makes of rounds, oval and other fancy shapes.
Position:
Sales Assistant
Neiman Marcus
Dallas, TX
For over a century, Neiman Marcus Group has served the unique needs of our discerning customers by staying true to the principles of our founders: to be the premier omni-channel retailer of luxury and fashion merchandise dedicated to providing superior service and a distinctive shopping experience in our stores and on our websites. Every day each of our 15,000 NMG staff members works towards the goal of enabling our customer to purchase any of our brands at "anytime, anywhere, and on any device". Whether the merchandise we sell, the customer service we offer, or our investments in technology, everything we do is to enhance the customer experience across all channels and brands.
Positions:
Precious Jewellery Sales Assistant
Designer Jewellery Sales Assistant
Pandora (owned and operated by Ben Bridge Jewelers)
Seattle, WA
PANDORA (owned and operated by Ben Bridge Jeweler) set out thirty years ago to create the world’s most loved jewellery brand. It offers our customers the opportunity for personal expression through high-quality and contemporary jewellery at affordable prices. Each piece is hand finished with care and strong attention to detail.
Positions:
Jewellery Sales Assistant
Greeter
Key Holder
Assistant Store Manager
Store Manager
Seasonal Sales Assistant
Panowicz Jewelers
Olympia, WA
For years we have provided our clients with exquisite beauty, unsurpassed quality, stunning choices and unparalleled professionalism from our spacious and accessible store in Olympia, Washington. The success of our family business has been a direct result of our commitment to excellence and client satisfaction.
Positions:
Bench Jeweller
Repair Coordinator
Gemmologist
Sales
Peter Norman Jewelers
Los Angeles, CA
At Peter Norman Jewelers, our team of GIA-certified gemmologists and craftsmen have been creating fine jewellery for nearly 30 years at our flagship store in Brentwood, Los Angeles. We take pride in our unparalleled quality, deep expertise, and friendly and personal customer service. Our specialities include extraordinary custom engagement and wedding rings, our own distinctively designed handcrafted platinum and diamond jewellery and fine designer jewellery. If you can dream it, we can help make it a reality. Come join our team and be a part of the Peter Norman Experience!
Positions:
Sales Assistant
Ricardo Basta Fine Jewelry
Los Angeles, CA
Ricardo Basta Fine Jewelry custom designs and manufactures our jewellery as well as providing vintage restoration, repairs and appraisal services on our premises.
Positions:
Sales Assistant
Jeweller’s Apprentice
S.H. Silver
Redwood City, CA
Established in 1980, S.H. Silver Company aims for perfection, delivering exceptional pieces that bring old-world craftsmanship forward to the modern luxury marketplace. The company began as an appraisal business working with law firms, financial planners, courts and estates. Over the course of the last 35 years, Stephen Silver has created one of the United States’ premier jewellery houses, operating both retail and wholesale divisions. Located in the heart of Silicon Valley, Stephen curates an ultra-high-end collection of rare and exclusive timepieces including Greubel Forsey, MB&F and Richard Mille.
Positions:
Sales
Sales/Designer
Stock Controller
Appraiser/Buyer
Signet Jewelers
Akron, OH
Signet Jewelers Limited is the world's largest retailer of diamond jewellery and the largest specialist jewellery retailer in the US, the UK and Canada. Signet operates over 3,500 stores primarily under the brands of Kay Jewelers, Zales, Jared The Galleria Of Jewelry, H. Samuel, Ernest Jones, Peoples and Piercing Pagoda. Signet also operates JamesAllen.com. The company’s annual sales of approximately $6.3 billion (£4.9 billion) derive from the retailing of jewellery, watches and associated services.
Positions:
Jewellery Consultant
Sales Assistant
Bench Jewellers
Apprentice Jewellers
Spectrum Fine Jewelry & Exotic Gems
Carlsbad, CA
We offer a unique opportunity to work locally in Carlsbad whether you are a current student (including international students) or a new graduate. Currently we are looking for outstanding candidates for our Carlsbad location and for individuals also excited by travel opportunities who would potentially like to work in our various locations scattered across Alaska, St. Thomas and the US Virgin Islands.
Positions:
Full- & Part-Time Positions Available
Jewellery Designer
Sales
Administrative/Stock Management
The Kings Jewelers
Walnut Creek, CA
The King's Jewelers is a fourth-generation family-run jewellery store in Walnut Creek, California. We specialise in diamonds, coloured gemstones, custom work, antique jewellery, jewellery repairs and appraisals. We have an outstanding team that needs a new member for our 104-year-old business!
Positions:
Appraiser/Gemmologist
Repair Quality Control
Sales
The Loan Companies
Beverly Hills, CA
The Loan Companies includes Beverly Loan Company, Chicago Loan Company and New York Loan Company, and has been family-owned and operated since 1881. They purchase and lend against a variety of luxury goods such as gold and diamond jewellery, high-end watches, auction-worthy fine art, collectible handbags and one-of-a-kind memorabilia. Visit https://www.theloancompanies.com for more information.
Positions:
Various
The RealReal
San Francisco, CA
The RealReal is the leader in authenticated luxury preloved items. We offer the largest selection of pre-owned and authenticated luxury items including men’s and women’s luxury fashion, fine jewellery & watches and fine art.
Positions:
Fine Jewellery and Watches Copywriter
Fine Jewellery and Watches Senior Specialist
Assistant Valuation Manager Fine Jewellery and Watches
Valuation Manager Fine Jewellery and Watches
Watch Technician
Watch Specialist
Watch Valuation Managers
Tiffany & Co.
Various locations in the United States
Tiffany & Co. is an American worldwide luxury jewellery and specialist retailer, headquartered in New York City.
Positions:
Diamond Grader
Quality Inspector
Quality Intern
Sales Professional
Various other positions
World Gemological Services, Inc.
Newport Beach, CA
World Gemological Services has been providing jewellery appraisal and identification services to corporate accounts, attorneys, banks, the government, insurance companies and the general public for almost 20 years.
Positions:
Graduate Gemmologist Jewellery Appraiser
Graduate Gemologist Sales Assistant
Zoe Chicco
Los Angeles, CA
Zoe Chicco creates classic yet versatile 14k gold pieces featuring a variety of gemstone and diamond settings. Her designs are delicate and modern. The collection is designed, prepared and fabricated in-house in her central LA studio.
Positions:
Bench Jeweller
