Stone Setter

Rio Grande is looking for a skilled and detail-oriented stone setter to join its jewelry production team. The stone setter will be responsible for setting precious and semi-precious stones into various pieces of jewelry, ensuring precision, quality, and security in the final product. Primary Qualifications: Experience & Training: Has completed a Jewelers apprenticeship or certification program, and/or experience in stone setting. Attention to Detail: The ability to work meticulously and with precision is essential in setting stones correctly and avoiding damage. Manual Dexterity: A steady hand and excellent hand-eye coordination are necessary for delicate stone-setting work. Knowledge of Gemstones and Metals: Understanding the properties of different gemstones, their value, and how they interact with various metal types. Problem-Solving Skills: Ability to adjust and fix settings or gemstones that might not fit perfectly. Physical Requirements: Ability to work for extended periods while seated or standing. Good vision and hand-eye coordination are essential for the fine, detailed work. Works independently or as part of a larger team in a Manufacturing setting. Primary Responsibilities: Stone Setting: Set various types of gemstones, including diamonds, rubies, emeralds, sapphires, and others into metal jewelry pieces. Use specialized tools like prongs, bezels, or channels to securely position and attach stones. Choose the appropriate setting method based on the type of gemstone and the jewelry design (e.g., prong setting, bezel setting, pave setting, channel setting). Assessing Stones and Jewelry: Inspect gemstones and jewelry for quality and suitability for setting. Ensure stones are cut, shaped, and polished properly before setting. Precision Work: Perform meticulous and delicate work to ensure stones are set correctly and securely without damaging the jewelry or the stone. Measure, mark, and drill the jewelry to create proper settings for stones. Use of Tools and Equipment: Operate specialized tools like microscopes, setters, prying tools, and polishing equipment to ensure accuracy and fine details. Sometimes use a laser or other technologies for more advanced stone setting techniques. Stone Security and Longevity: Ensure that stones are securely fastened and unlikely to become loose or fall out over time. Perform quality checks to ensure there are no flaws, cracks, or imperfections in both the stone and setting. Repairs and Adjustments: Re-set stones in damaged or defective jewelry pieces. Modify existing settings to better secure stones if needed. J-18808-Ljbffr

Location: Rio Grande, Rio Grande do Sul, BR

Posted Date: 7/11/2025