Microscopic stone-setting

SPECIALISATION
63 hours (+15 opcional hours of individual practice)

October 12 to December 7 2024 / Saturdays 9:30-13:30 e 14:30-17:30 SOLD OUT
January 4 to March 1 2025 / Saturdays 9:30-13:30 e 14:30-17:30 NEW EDITION
March 15 to May 17 2025 / Saturdays 9:30-13:30 e 14:30-17:30 NEW EDITION
May 31 to July 26 2025 / Saturdays 9:30-13:30 e 14:30-17:30 NEW EDITION

By André Carvalho (Rosior, Channel, De Grisogono, Cartier)
Limited to 6 places (mixed group PT + ENG)
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Specialised course in microscope-assisted setting techniques. Good practices in work preparation, tool selection, stone measurements and calculations.
Methodology based on individual practical exercises on plates and semi-finished jewellery.
Monitoring and open discussion of individual work via amplified video.
Promoting work with precision and speed.
The practical programme focuses on the main setting techniques used in jewellery, with an emphasis on pavé, which is widely used in high jewellery.
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TARGET GROUP All interested parties, whether students or jewellery professionals, with experience in basic jewellery-making techniques: sawing, filing, sanding and drilling, who wish to specialise in stone-setting or complement/consolidate their knowledge.

CAREER OPPORTUNITIES
Freelance setter; Jewellery and watchmaking workshops and factories.

SKILLS
Theoretical domain:
Identify and characterise the main metal alloys and precious stones used in jewellery;
Identify and characterise the main types of setting;
Identify the tools and equipment used in stone-setting;
Relate the physical characteristics of metal alloys and stones to the type of setting and preventive procedures;

Technical skills
Select and prepare instruments and tools for setting;
Plan and organise the work to be carried out;
Autonomously carry out, with the aid of a microscope, settings in:

• pavé (in line, staggered, castle)

• channel

• flush

• claws and bezel