Richemont Stone Setter
- Location
- ParisÎle-de-FranceFrance
- Employment
- Alternance
- Seniority
- Intern
- Industry
- High Jewelry
- Posted
- Jun 25, 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.
Richemont Stone Setter Alternance apprenticeship in Paris — luxury jewellery craft and gem-setting training program.
Role & Responsibilities
- Precisely set precious and semi-precious stones into fine jewellery pieces according to design specifications and quality standards
- Master traditional and contemporary stone-setting techniques under artisan supervision
- Maintain exemplary standards of craftsmanship and attention to detail
- Collaborate with senior setters and jewellery designers to execute complex pieces
- Ensure compliance with health, safety, and workshop protocols
Qualifications
- Manual dexterity and precision in fine detail work
- Ability to work meticulously under magnification
- Strong attention to quality and finish
- Commitment to artisanal excellence
- Fluent French language skills
Skills
Experience
No prior experience required; candidates should demonstrate strong manual dexterity, precision, and a genuine passion for fine craftsmanship and luxury jewellery.
Education
Baccalauréat level or equivalent technical qualification in jewellery or craft trades preferred; candidates enrolled in a French apprenticeship program (contrat d'alternance) are required.
Workplace
The role is situated in Paris, Île-de-France, 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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