Traveling Jewelry QA Specialist - Job Description

About the Team and Role: 

Founded in 2016 by a BCG consultant frustrated with his engagement ring buying experience, Rare Carat has grown to be one of the largest diamond jewelry online retailers in the United States. It was called the “Secret to Buying A Diamond” by the New York Times.

Rarecarat.com powers over $100m in annual sales by creating transparency in a historically opaque industry using AI indicators and human expert advice. Operating on an innovative "managed marketplace" business model, the company combines the selection advantages of a marketplace with the quality assurance of a traditional retailer.

We have grown to over 180+ employees, but remain a very flat and close-knit team committed to learning from each other, and having the best idea win.

Rare Carat is run by Wharton and Harvard Business School grads. Advisors include TrueCar’s founder, Blue Nile’s ex-CEO, Wharton’s Innovation Dean, and Richard Branson’s Venture Capital head. We have been featured in the New York Times, TechCrunch, NPR, USA Today, CNBC, among others.

Wondering why work with us? Here’s why:

• Rare Carat is a fast-growing, data-driven marketplace that helps customers with the most important purchase of their life so far, their engagement ring.
  
  
• Marrying humans and technology to help our customers make the right decision is thrilling and rewarding.
  
  
• The incredible value and experiences that we’re able to provide to our customers, employees, vendors and stakeholders alike is our biggest differentiator.
  
  Also, if you are the right fit for our rocketship - we would make you an offer, you can’t refuse :)

Overview

The Traveling Jewelry QA Specialist will visit manufacturing partners in the NY/NJ area to perform hands-on quality checks on in-process and finished jewelry. This role strengthens vendor accountability, ensures consistent craftsmanship, and supports a best-in-class customer experience
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Location: NY/NJ region (frequent vendor travel required; no overnight stays)

Status: Full-time

Travel: Local day travel only; mileage/transportation reimbursed

Key Responsibilities

• Visit partner facilities to perform on-site inspections.
• Review in-process and completed pieces against QC standards.
• Verify stone setting, metal work, sizing, and surface finish accuracy.
• Document results with photos and clear pass/fail notes.
• Identify workmanship issues and recurring trends; escalate when needed.
• Partner with vendors to address and resolve quality concerns.
• Support random outbound and return audit program.
• Provide weekly reporting on inspections, findings, and recommendations.
  
  
  

Requirements

• 3+ years experience in fine jewelry QC or bench jewelry.
• Strong understanding of stone setting, polishing, casting, and assembly.
• Skilled with loupe, calipers, and standard inspection tools.
• Strong attention to detail and documentation discipline.
• Professional communication with vendors and internal teams.
• Reliable transportation and ability to travel frequently within NY/NJ.
• Mileage/transportation expenses reimbursed.
  
  
  

Preferred

• Experience working with multiple vendors or suppliers.
• Understanding of diamond and gemstone quality standards.
• Background in luxury or high-volume jewelry manufacturing.