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ABOUT US VIDEO

OUR MISSION

Since 2016, we have been passing on our expertise to preserve tradition.

Our school has held the eduQua:2021 certification label since 2025.

ENGAGEMENT

Providing you with personalized support and quality teaching, delivered with empathy.

Our training programs are practice-oriented and aligned with the real conditions of professional workshops.

EXPERTISE

Sharing our experience as professional gem-setters in the service of prestigious brands.

Our school is certified eduQua:2021.

FUTURE

Passing on the core values of the gem-setting profession: passion, humility, precision, integrity, and discretion.

The ESDS certificate is a recognized and valuable asset for your career.

Les valeurs du métier de sertisseur par ESDS

INCLUDED IN OUR TRAINING PROGRAMS

During the training, ESDS provides you with:
- A fully equipped gem-setter’s bench, including a binocular microscope and a GraverMax engraving machine
- Practice pieces
- Printed course materials
Considering that it is essential to understand the materials a gem-setter works with, we have included a gemology course in the program of all our one-month modules or full-day training programs only.
The following topics are covered:
- Gemstones in nature and their origins
- Elements of mineral chemistry
- Physical properties of minerals
- Diamonds, corundum, beryl, topaz, garnet, quartz, spinel, opal, and zircon
Laser technology is now integrated into all our gem-setting programs!
This revolutionary tool opens up new possibilities and is redefining the standards of precision and creativity in gem-setting.
Why adopt laser technology in gem-setting?
- Advanced techniques: Learn the fundamentals and refine your expertise with this essential tool.
- Greater autonomy: Work with confidence and achieve flawless results.
- Optimal performance: Combine speed and precision, whether for delicate repairs or complex creations.
With laser technology, you will be able to:
- Repair a claw quickly and precisely.
- Remove and replace a baguette stone with ease.
- Recreate a perfect “T” for invisible setting — a demanding technique that requires unmatched precision.
What this means for you:
This module provides hands-on training tailored to the current challenges of the profession. Whether you are a beginner or an experienced professional, the laser becomes your indispensable ally in pushing the boundaries of your creations.
We provide you with a course certificate from our School.
It is important to note that this certificate is widely recognized for its excellence within the professional fields of fine watchmaking and jewelry in Switzerland, thanks to the outstanding quality of our instructors and our practice-oriented teaching approach.

* Gemology courses: Available only in daytime programs.

**Laser training: Included in all courses except for “Introduction/Sensitization” modules.

DAYTIME COURSES

EVENING COURSES

THE TEAM

At the Swiss School of Gem-Setting – ESDS – we pride ourselves on working exclusively with professionals who are still active in the world of watchmaking and jewelry setting.

Our instructors are carefully chosen not only for their technical expertise, but also for their passion for passing on knowledge, their dedication to teaching, and their genuine, human approach.

Virginie PETITTI - founder

After having been certified as a jeweler by working for a renowned jewelry house, she works since 2008 as a professional stone-setter in jewelry and watchmaking fields.

Founder of the ESDS, she also works in the exclusive craftmanship departement of a prestigious Geneva watchmaker.

Michael - manager teacher

A doctor by training and a versatile artist, he has always been passionate about artistic and artisanal professions. He took the bold step of career change and became a jeweler-setter and a certified gemologist.

His desire to share his knowledge naturally led him to join us.

Marlène - teacher

After a career as a professional dancer, where she cultivated discipline, artistic sensitivity, and mastery of precise movements, she naturally turned to the métiers d’art. Drawn to precision work and artisanal craftsmanship, she trained in gem-setting, enameling, and colored stone cutting. Today, she is deeply committed to passing on the skills she has acquired throughout her journey, with both passion and rigor.

Elise - Apprentice Gem-Setter

After an initial path in biology and chemistry, she quickly felt the need to turn toward her true calling: art. Curious and creative, she chose to follow her intuition by pursuing gem-setting, a field perfectly aligned with her sensitivity.

Passionate and determined, she progresses with enthusiasm in this craft, which allows her to explore, learn, and share her artistic vision with our students.