Richemont Jewellery Stone Setter
- Location
- BiarritzNouvelle-AquitaineFrance
- Employment
- Full-Time
- Seniority
- Mid-Level
- Industry
- High Jewelry
- Posted
- Jun 16, 2026
About Richemont
Richemont is one of the world’s foremost luxury groups, stewarding a distinguished portfolio of maisons across jewellery, watchmaking, fashion and accessories, including Cartier, Van Cleef & Arpels, Jaeger-LeCoultre and Montblanc. As an employer, it combines the heritage of artisanal excellence with a forward-looking culture shaped by innovation, client-centricity and responsible business. Its global teams operate in an environment that values craftsmanship, entrepreneurship and collaboration, offering opportunities to grow within iconic maisons and group functions alike. Richemont attracts professionals who aspire to contribute to enduring luxury, preserving rare savoir-faire while helping define the future of high craftsmanship.
Jewellery Stone Setter role at Richemont in Biarritz. Artisanal fine jewellery production position.
Role & Responsibilities
- Set precious stones and gems into fine jewellery components with precision and artisanal excellence
- Execute stone setting techniques according to design specifications and quality standards
- Inspect finished work for accuracy, durability, and aesthetic quality
- Maintain and care for specialized stone-setting tools and equipment
- Collaborate with jewellery designers and production teams to ensure seamless execution
- Adhere to health, safety, and workshop protocols
Qualifications
- Proven expertise in stone setting and jewellery craftsmanship
- Mastery of traditional and modern stone-setting techniques
- Ability to work with precision on delicate luxury materials
- Knowledge of gemstones, their properties, and handling requirements
- Attention to detail and commitment to flawless execution
Skills
Experience
Minimum 3–5 years of documented experience in jewellery stone setting or equivalent artisanal craftsmanship in luxury goods manufacturing.
Education
Formal training in jewellery making, gem setting, or a recognized artisanal craft credential is preferred. Alternatively, demonstrated apprenticeship or equivalent hands-on training is acceptable.
Workplace
This position is based in Biarritz, Nouvelle-Aquitaine, France.
Culture
Richemont fosters a refined, international workplace where its Maisons preserve exceptional craftsmanship while benefiting from the strength and perspective of a global luxury group. As an employer, it values long-term stewardship, collaboration, innovation, and the development of talent within an environment shaped by heritage, creativity, and high standards.
About Cerulean
Cerulean is the definitive career portal for the global luxury industry. We match exceptional professionals with exclusive opportunities at the world's most prestigious brands. From haute couture and fine watchmaking to prestige beauty, hospitality, and boutique retail, Cerulean centralises luxury employment to help you find the career for which you were destined.
Frequently Asked Questions
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