Hard Skills
AdvancedStone Setting TechniquesProficiency in various methods of securing gemstones into jewelry mountings, including prong, bezel, pavé, channel, and tension settings.
SpecialistMicro-settingThe ability to use high-powered microscopes and specialized pneumatic tools to set very small stones with extreme precision.
IntermediateGemological KnowledgeUnderstanding the physical properties of gemstones, such as Mohs hardness, cleavage planes, and heat sensitivity, to prevent damage during setting.
AdvancedGraver and Tool MaintenanceThe skill of sharpening, shaping, and customizing hand tools like gravers, scorpers, and burnishers to suit specific setting tasks.
IntermediateQuality Control and InspectionSystematic checking of stone security, symmetry, and the absence of scratches or tool marks on the final product.