Richemont Stone Setting Apprentice

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Jul 28, 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.

Stone Setting Apprentice position with Richemont in Valenza, Italy. Learn luxury jewelry craftsmanship in a prestigious heritage setting.

Role & Responsibilities

  • Learn and apply traditional stone-setting techniques to secure gemstones in fine jewelry pieces
  • Develop proficiency in the use of specialized hand tools and precision equipment required for stone setting
  • Assist senior stone setters on complex high-value jewelry projects
  • Maintain exceptional standards of quality control and attention to detail in all finished work
  • Maintain a clean, organized workspace and proper care of specialized tools and materials
  • Contribute to the preservation and transmission of luxury jewelry craftsmanship

Qualifications

  • Completed compulsory education or equivalent qualification
  • Demonstrated aptitude for precision manual work and fine motor skills
  • Strong geometric and spatial reasoning ability
  • Commitment to mastering artisanal craftsmanship
  • Ability to work with meticulous attention to detail

Skills

Manual dexterity Precision hand-tool operation Gemstone identification basics Technical drawing interpretation Quality assessment and attention to detail Problem-solving under workshop conditions

Experience

No prior experience required; this role is designed for entry-level apprentices committed to learning luxury jewelry craftsmanship from the foundation level.

Education

Secondary education or equivalent (compulsory education minimum)

Workplace

The role is situated in Valenza, Piedmont, Italy — conveniently close to Milan.

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.

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