Jewlery professions
Stone expert
Stone expert
Job profile
Equipped with expert knowledge of precious and ornamental stones, these experts purchase and select gemstones in line with the Maison’s standards of excellence to breathe life into future creations. Diamonds are selected from among the purest (IF to VVS) and whitest (D to F) stones. For other stones, the expert thoroughly examines color, cut and inclusions.
A stone expert’s most important tool: their eye!
“de Mains en mains” introduces the jewelry professions and makes them accessible to all
The initiative
Prerequisites: high school diploma or equivalent
“This profession calls for a sense of curiosity, you need to be curious about gemstones, but also about jewelry and art in general.”
Olivier
“You have to spend a great deal of time looking at stones, learning about the materials, delving into the heart of the stone to see how it behaves. It takes a lot of dexterity and
James
Skills
Discover the three key attributes of a stone expert
Patience
Gemstones are examined by the naked eye and then through a loupe. It is essential to maintain concentration throughout the selection process...
Perseverance
Becoming a stone expert takes time. To select the right stones, you have to train your eye!
Discipline
For each batch of stones, you have to pay close attention to their weight, clarity and cut.
Training opportunities
Training programs are available as of 9th grade, as well as for high school graduates and professionals looking to change careers. Whether you are entering the job market or embarking on a new path, this interactive map will help you find a training program close to home.
Jewelry professions
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Quality controller
At every step in the production processes, these professionals verify compliance with the Maison’s strict quality standards.
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Lapidary
Lapidaries cut and polish stones, either precious (diamonds, rubies, sapphires and emeralds), or ornamental (turquoise, lapis lazuli, onyx, etc.).
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Gem setter
The role of gem setters is to adorn jewelry pieces with stones, either precious (diamonds, rubies, sapphires and emeralds), or ornamental (turquoise, lapis lazuli, onyx, etc.).
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Designer
Using sketchwork, designers imagine new creations around a central theme set out by the Maison’s Artistic Director. This is the first step in the creative process.
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Polisher
These craftsmen carry out varied polishing procedures to bring out the full radiance of jewelry creations.
