Van Cleef & Arpels Bench Jeweller Intern

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Employment Internship
Seniority Intern
Department Manufacturing, Artisanal & Industrial Operations
Industry High Jewelry
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Van Cleef & Arpels — Jewellery Intern in Lyon. Internship in a haute-joaillerie workshop assisting bench jewellers and learning artisanal techniques.

Overview

Van Cleef & Arpels is an internationally recognised Maison of haute joaillerie known for its poetic, nature-inspired designs and exacting artisanal standards. Part of the Richemont group, the brand combines historic métiers—bench work, gem-setting and finishing—with contemporary creativity, offering atelier-based training and career paths for craftspeople.

Role & Responsibilities

  • Support bench jewellers and artisans in day-to-day atelier production: prepping components, filing, soldering and preliminary finishing.
  • Assist with stone setting preparation and basic setting under supervision, ensuring proper alignment and security of gems.
  • Execute hand-finishing and polishing tasks to Van Cleef & Arpels quality standards, including buffing, burnishing and surface inspection.
  • Perform routine quality controls and visual checks; report defects and participate in corrective actions guided by senior craftsmen.
  • Maintain workshop tools and workstations, follow jewellery workshop safety procedures and handle precious metals and stones with care.
  • Document work progress and assist with assembly of prototypes, repairs and small series under the direction of the atelier leader.
  • Learn technical drawings and production specifications; translate designers' sketches into technical tasks under mentorship.

Qualifications

  • Enrolled in or recently graduated from a vocational jewellery/metalwork programme (e.g., CAP/BEP/BTM in jewellery, BTS or equivalent).
  • Excellent manual dexterity, fine motor control and visual acuity for detailed handwork.
  • Strong attention to detail, patience and the ability to maintain consistent finish quality over repetitive tasks.
  • Professional discretion and respect for confidentiality when working with high-value materials and client pieces.
  • Good interpersonal skills and ability to work collaboratively in a small atelier team; punctuality and reliability.

Skills

Soldering (bench-level) Stone-setting fundamentals Hand finishing and polishing Use of jeweller's loupe and workshop microscope Reading and interpreting technical drawings Tool maintenance and basic equipment care Workshop safety practices and precious-metal handling

Experience

Practical experience is not mandatory for entry; candidates should be undertaking formal jewellery or metalwork training. Previous brief internships or school workshop placements and basic bench exposure are advantageous.

Education

Enrolled in or recently completed a recognised vocational jewellery/metalwork qualification (e.g., CAP/BEP Joaillerie, BTM, BTS Métiers d'Art or equivalent).

Workplace

This position is based in Lyon, Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes, France. Cerulean lists 27 open roles in Lyon, including 4 posted recently. The broader Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes area accounts for 85 active listings on Cerulean, 7 of which are new. In France as a whole, Cerulean currently features 4.478 open positions, with 109 posted this week.

Culture

The Maison emphasises apprenticeship-style learning, meticulous craftsmanship and cross-disciplinary collaboration between ateliers and design teams. The workplace values patience, humility before craft and a commitment to preserving and evolving traditional haute-joaillerie techniques.

About Cerulean

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