Director of Estate Jewelry Buying, Sourcing & Inventory Operations

Director of Estate Jewelry Buying, Sourcing & Inventory Operations Location: Menlo Park, California Relocation: Must be willing to relocate to the SF Bay Area Full Time Position - On Site Monday through Friday Authorized to Work in the US About Stephen Silver Fine Jewelry For over 45 years, Stephen Silver Fine Jewelry has proudly remained rooted in the San Francisco Bay Area, establishing itself as one of America's premier luxury jewelers. We specialize in rare gemstones, exceptional estate and vintage jewelry, custom jewelry design, and some of the world's finest luxury timepieces. Our reputation is built on extraordinary craftsmanship, gemological expertise, exceptional sourcing relationships, and our ability to discover, restore, and present some of the world's most remarkable jewelry treasures. Our team includes GIA-trained gemologists, appraisers, master jewelry designers, restoration specialists, horological experts, and luxury sales professionals who serve a distinguished local and international clientele. The Opportunity Stephen Silver Fine Jewelry is seeking an experienced Director of Estate Jewelry Buying, Sourcing & Inventory Operations with a strong background in the acquisition, evaluation, restoration, and resale of estate, vintage, antique, and previously owned fine jewelry. This is not a traditional retail inventory management position. We are specifically looking for an accomplished jewelry industry professional who has spent a significant portion of their career working directly with secondhand, estate, vintage, and high-value jewelry. The ideal candidate has an established network of domestic and international jewelry dealers, gemstone cutters, manufacturers, fabricators, and restoration specialists. They understand how to identify exceptional pieces, evaluate their authenticity and market value, determine restoration opportunities, negotiate acquisitions, and maximize resale potential. This individual must combine exceptional jewelry knowledge with strong commercial judgment, buying expertise, operational discipline, and leadership capabilities. We welcome experienced jewelry professionals from established luxury jewelry markets, including New York, Boston, Miami, Dallas, Chicago, Los Angeles, London, Geneva, Paris, Milan, Rome, Hong Kong, and Tel Aviv, who are interested in relocating to the San Francisco Bay Area. Key Responsibilities Estate, Vintage & Pre-Owned Jewelry Buying Lead the identification, evaluation, sourcing, and acquisition of estate, antique, vintage, and previously owned fine jewelry. Evaluate jewelry for authenticity, craftsmanship, gemstone quality, provenance, condition, rarity, and resale potential. Assess the commercial value of estate jewelry, including acquisition costs, restoration requirements, potential margins, and market demand. Identify opportunities to acquire exceptional pieces through private collectors, estate dealers, auctions, wholesalers, and established industry relationships. Negotiate favorable purchasing terms while maintaining the quality and exclusivity associated with the Stephen Silver brand. Understand the distinctions between purchasing jewelry for resale, restoration, redesign, or component and gemstone recovery. Monitor estate jewelry market trends, auction results, gemstone pricing, and collector demand. Collaborate with executive leadership on strategic acquisitions and significant inventory investments. Gemstone Cutting, Manufacturing & Restoration Utilize extensive knowledge of diamonds, colored gemstones, precious metals, jewelry construction, and manufacturing techniques. Maintain strong working relationships with domestic and international gemstone cutters, jewelry manufacturers, fabricators, and restoration workshops. Evaluate opportunities for gemstone recutting, repolishing, resetting, and other enhancements that may improve the value or marketability of a piece. Oversee the coordination of jewelry restoration, repair, refurbishment, and manufactu…

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