Van Cleef & Arpels High Jewelry Stone Setter
- Location
- BiarritzNouvelle-AquitaineFrance
- Employment
- Full-Time
- Seniority
- Mid-Level
- Industry
- High Jewelry
- Posted
- Jun 16, 2026
About Van Cleef & Arpels
Founded in 1906 on Place Vendôme, Van Cleef & Arpels is a High Jewelry Maison renowned for poetic creativity, exceptional savoir-faire, and an enduring culture of transmission. As an employer, the Maison offers a refined environment where artisans, designers, retail experts, and corporate teams contribute to creations that unite technical mastery with emotion and wonder. Guided by excellence, discretion, and a deep respect for heritage, Van Cleef & Arpels encourages collaboration, curiosity, and continuous learning across its international network. Employees join a house where craftsmanship is celebrated, client relationships are cultivated with elegance, and each career may help preserve and renew a remarkable legacy.
Van Cleef & Arpels seeks an experienced High Jewelry Stone Setter in Biarritz, France to join its artisanal workshop.
Role & Responsibilities
- Execute complex stone-setting operations on high jewelry pieces according to manufacturing specifications and established protocols
- Perform all preparation stages prior to setting and verify piece quality upon completion
- Serve as primary technical resource for workshop partners and provide guidance on stone-setting challenges
- Identify fabrication issues proactively and collaborate with cross-functional artisans to implement process improvements
Qualifications
- Confirmed professional experience as a stone setter in a haute joaillerie or fine jewelry workshop
- Demonstrated mastery of all stone-setting techniques
- Strong interpersonal skills with ability to mentor and communicate technical knowledge
- Passion for high jewelry design and Van Cleef & Arpels' creative vision
Skills
Experience
Confirmed professional experience working as a stone setter within a haute joaillerie or fine jewelry workshop setting, with demonstrated expertise in executing complex stone-setting projects and mentoring colleagues.
Education
No specific educational requirements stated; professional artisanal training and workshop experience required.
Workplace
This position is based in Biarritz, Nouvelle-Aquitaine, France.
Culture
Van Cleef & Arpels fosters a refined and collaborative workplace culture rooted in exceptional craftsmanship, creativity, and the transmission of savoir-faire. As an employer, the Maison values curiosity, precision, and collective excellence, offering an environment where employees contribute to timeless creations while upholding a deep respect for heritage, beauty, and client experience.
About Cerulean
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