Van Cleef & Arpels Stone Setter (Sertisseur)

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Employment Full-time
Seniority Mid-Level
Posted Mar 16, 2026
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Van Cleef & Arpels in Paris seeks a Stone Setter (Sertisseur) to join its high‑jewellery atelier.

Overview

Van Cleef & Arpels is a Parisian maison of high jewellery renowned for artisanal craftsmanship, poetic designs and meticulous gem‑setting techniques. As part of the Richemont group, the brand combines a historic atelier tradition with rigorous quality standards and an international retail network.

Role & Responsibilities

  • Execute precision stone‑setting operations across high‑jewellery collections (pavé, prong/claw, bezel, flush and micro‑setting) to the maison’s technical drawings and aesthetic standards.
  • Prepare mounts and stones, control fit and finish, and perform delicate bench work using loupes and microscopes.
  • Carry out final quality control on set stones—checking alignment, security, symmetry and surface finish—and rectify any defects.
  • Collaborate with design, prototyping and restoration teams to adapt settings to bespoke commissions and prototypes.
  • Maintain tools, jigs and the workstation to strict cleanliness and conservation protocols; ensure all work is documented in workshop records.
  • Adhere to health, safety and precious‑materials handling procedures; participate in continuous improvement and technical skills transfer within the atelier.

Qualifications

  • Vocational qualification in jewellery, goldsmithing or stone‑setting (CAP, BTS, or equivalent) or demonstrable apprenticeship background.
  • Proven mastery of traditional and micro‑setting techniques specific to high‑jewellery.
  • Exceptional fine motor skills, visual acuity and patience for repetitive, detailed work.
  • Strong sense of aesthetics, proportion and respect for heritage craftsmanship.
  • Ability to read technical drawings and follow precise production tolerances.

Skills

Pavé setting Prong / claw setting Bezel setting Flush (gypsy) setting Micro‑setting Use of jeweller's microscope and loupe Precision hand tools: gravers, setting burs, needle files Gemstone handling and identification Finishing and polishing techniques Workshop documentation and quality control

Experience

Typically 3–5 years of hands‑on experience in stone setting within high‑jewellery or luxury jewellery ateliers; experience with bespoke and restoration work is highly valued.

Education

Vocational diploma or certificate in jewellery making, goldsmithing or stone setting (CAP, BEP, BTS or equivalent) or formal apprenticeship completion.

Workplace

The successful candidate will be located in Paris, Île-de-France, France. 3.321 luxury roles are listed in Paris on Cerulean, 73 posted in the last 48 hours. Across the Île-de-France region, Cerulean lists 3.735 open positions — 104 listed in the past two days. Cerulean currently advertises 4.293 open roles in France, including 140 added in the last 48 hours.

Culture

The maison places artisanal savoir‑faire and meticulous eye for detail at the centre of its atelier culture. Teams operate within a studio environment that prizes craftsmanship, intergenerational skills transmission and respect for heritage techniques while supporting technical innovation.

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