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Jewelers of America (JA) has unveiled the David Yurman Gem Awards Grant, a new program that will support an emerging jewelry designer.
The accolade is a one-time grant of $50,000, JA said Monday. It includes mentorship meetings with executives at David Yurman along with consulting sessions with other industry leaders.
The applicant must be a rising talent running his or her own jewelry business for a minimum of three years and be located and manufacture in the US, while demonstrating originality in fine-jewelry design and a comprehensive strategy for business expansion.
“The GEM Awards committee is thrilled to be teaming up with David Yurman, one of the most celebrated American jewelers in history, to nurture and accelerate the career of an emerging designer,” said Gem Awards chair Marion Fasel. “Everyone involved in creating this grant passionately believes supporting emerging talent is a great path to strengthening our jewelry community in the future.”
JA will accept applications until October 7. It will reveal the grant recipient at the 24th annual Gem Awards on March 13, 2026, in New York.
Image: A David Yurman store in Beverly Hills. (Shutterstock)
