Watch & Jewelry Stone Setting

DW&Co offers professional watch and jewelry stone-setting services in Geneva, carried out by experienced stone setters

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Watch and Jewelry Stone-Setting Workshop in Geneva

To expand our range of services and meet the growing demand for customization, our atelier has recently welcomed professional stone setters with extensive experience in high watchmaking and fine jewelry

This expertise now allows us to provide a comprehensive stone-setting service for watches, jewelry, and bespoke creations.

What is stone setting?

Stone setting is a traditional craft technique that consists of securely fixing a precious or semi-precious stone into a noble metal setting in order to hold it in place while maximizing its brilliance.

In watchmaking and jewelry, this technique makes it possible to incorporate diamonds, sapphires, rubies, or other gemstones into various elements of a piece.

Stone setting requires great precision, as each gemstone must be securely fixed while respecting the aesthetics and structure of the piece.

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Stone-Setting Techniques

Our artisans master several stone-setting techniques used in high jewelry and watchmaking.

Pavé Setting

A dense arrangement of small diamonds creating a brilliant, sparkling surface.

Snow Setting

An artistic technique using gemstones of varying sizes to create a natural, organic effect.

Bezel Setting

The gemstone is surrounded by a metal rim, offering both protection and elegance.

Prong Setting

Fine prongs secure the gemstone while allowing light to pass through, enhancing its brilliance.

Baguette Setting

A precise alignment of rectangular diamonds creating a clean, geometric design.

Invisible Setting

An advanced technique that completely conceals the underlying metal structure.

Watch Stone Setting

Watch stone setting requires exceptional precision to preserve the mechanical components of the timepiece.

Our atelier carries out stone setting on various elements:

✅ dials
✅ bezels
✅ cases
✅ lugs
✅ metal Bracelets

Each operation respects the technical constraints of the watch to ensure durability, precision, and aesthetic harmony.

Jewelry Stone Setting

In addition to watchmaking, DW&Co offers stone-setting services for jewelry.

Our stone setters work on a variety of pieces:

✅ rings
✅ pendants
✅ necklaces
✅ bracelets
✅ earrings
✅ restoration of antique jewelry

Each gemstone is set by hand to ensure a precise and durable setting.

Our Stone-Setting Process

From technical study to flawless finishing

Each stone-setting project carried out at D.W. & Co in Geneva follows a rigorous process to ensure precision, security, and aesthetic excellence.

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Project Analysis

We begin with a detailed analysis of the piece to understand:

✔ the metal structure
✔ the type of gemstones
✔ the technical constraints
✔ the aesthetic objective

This step allows us to determine the feasibility of the stone setting and the most appropriate technique.

Gemstone Selection and Preparation

The gemstones are carefully inspected and selected according to several criteria:

✔ size and proportions
✔ cut quality
✔ stone uniformity
✔ compatibility with the project

Each gemstone is carefully prepared to ensure a precise and long-lasting setting.

Surface Preparation

The surface is prepared with micrometer precision.

This step is essential to ensure perfect gemstone alignment.

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Hand Stone Setting

The gemstones are set one by one by hand by our experienced stone setters, according to the project.

Each movement requires exceptional artisanal precision.

Finishing and Polishing

Once the gemstones have been set, the piece is carefully:

✔ cleaned
✔ polished
✔ visually inspected

This step enhances the brilliance of the metal and the sparkle of the gemstones.

Frequently Asked Questions About Stone Setting

Where to have a watch stone-set in Geneva?

Watch stone setting can be carried out in a specialized atelier. In Geneva, DW&Co offers stone-setting services for watches and jewelry performed by experienced stone setters.

What is stone setting?

Stone setting involves securing a precious stone into a noble metal setting so that it is firmly held while maximizing its brilliance.

Can you customize a watch with diamonds?

Yes, a specialized atelier can set diamonds on the bezel, dial, or case of a watch depending on its structure.

How long does stone setting take?

The duration depends on the number of gemstones and the complexity of the project. A stone-setting process can take anywhere from a few hours to several days.

Can stone-set jewelry be restored?

Yes, stone-set jewelry can be restored by replacing a missing gemstone or by redoing the stone setting.