The 2026 David Yurman GEM Awards Grant

The David Yurman GEM Awards Grant was created in partnership with Jewelers of America and David Yurman Enterprises LLC to support and foster an emerging fine jewelry designer who has been in business for at least three years and shows exceptional promise.

The selected Grant Recipient receives a one-time financial award of $50,000 and mentoring meetings with executives at David Yurman, as well as consultative meetings with other industry executives.

All finalists travelled to New York City in January 2026 to give a final presentation to the David Yurman GEM Awards Grant Selection Committee about their brand and how the Grant would benefit their business.

2026 RECIPIENT

2026 FINALISTS

GRANT RECIPIENT RECEIVES:

• $50,000 Grant funds
• A behind-the-scenes tour of the David Yurman workshop and a David Yurman retail location
• A business meeting with David and Sybil Yurman
• Two additional meetings with key industry executives

DAVID YURMAN GEM AWARDS GRANT SELECTION COMMITTEE

David Yurman
Sybil Yurman
Marion Fasel
Amanda Gizzi
Sam Broekema
Annie Doresca
Jennifer Gandia
Lauren Harwell Godfrey
Jill Newman