Diamond setter (Diamantzetter)
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A diamond setter is a goldsmith with a specialization in setting diamonds. This is specialist work and that is why many jewelers, like watch technicians, outsource this work. Putting diamonds in watches and jewelry is difficult work. A diamond setter not only sets diamonds, but also provides, for example, for the maintenance of jewelry and watches with diamonds. For example, by removing the diamonds from the jewelry or watch to put them back after maintenance, repair or renovation. It may be necessary to rhodise the jewelry or watch in question after the removal of a diamond. This means that the diamond setter applies a layer of white platinum to make the diamond stand out even better in the watch or jewelry. When setting diamonds, a diamond setter uses various typesetting techniques. For example, the type of setting must be strong if a piece of jewelry with diamond is worn every day. Think of a wedding ring, in which a diamond is processed and which you wear daily. Furthermore, polishing jewelry is also part of the work of a diamond setter. This also applies to repairing or replacing a setting, for example, if it has broken off. A diamond setter can be seen as a craftsman in view of the specialist work in combination with the manual work. A lot of experience is needed to carry out these specialist activities in a perfect way. A diamond setter uses a variety of hand tools, just like a microscope, to set diamonds perfectly. The activities are in the higher segment jewelry and watches and that of course has to do with the value of diamonds. It is also possible that a diamond setter is engaged in making new work.
A diamond setter can therefore be regarded as a goldsmith with a specialization in setting diamonds, just like other types of gemstones. Usually, there is work on behalf of jewelers or watch technicians who offer jewelry and watches in the higher segment. It is important for the exercise of the profession to have a lot of knowledge. In the past, for example, rose diamonds were put in aluminum foil to make diamonds come out in a better way. With old jewelry, the aluminum foil gets a certain dullness. As a result, the diamond loses its pure brilliance and a diamond setter can then apply the technique of rhodinating or replace the old aluminum foil with new ones. A diamond setter cannot be regarded as a diamond polisher because this profession involves completely different activities. Nor can the profession of diamond setter be compared to that of a gemologist. The function of gemologist involves a specialism, in which the valuation of diamonds and gemstones is in the foreground. For example, assessing the purity of diamonds and determining the quality or determining the economic value. In that case, there is also an appraiser jewelry, for which recognized training exists. It is also conceivable that a diamond setter, in addition to setting diamonds, engages in other activities that have a specialized character. For example, by engraving jewelry and watches as an engraver. Engraving can be done by hand, but nowadays also with a laser. It is therefore less and less common that engraving takes place by hand.
WHICH DIAMOND SETTINGS DOES A DIAMOND SETTER APPLY?
A diamond setter can apply different diamond settings, such as in a ring. The type of diamond setting determines, among other things, the appearance of a diamond. In this way, the setting also influences the degree of protection and the degree of maintenance. A claw setting is an example of a diamond setting that is often used. Here the diamond setter puts a diamond on the band of a ring with griffen. The diamond is fully visible and can reflect plenty of light in this way. There is also a shared claw setting by securing several diamonds with griffen. Another example concerns the halo setting, in which small diamonds are placed around the most important diamond. With a cabinet setting, the diamond is completely enclosed and optimally protected. There is also a variant with a half case setting, where more light falls on the diamond. A cathedral setting is a setting in the form of a Gothic cathedral. One of the most original settings is a tension setting, where the diamond seems to float. A diamond setter can also apply a rail setting by placing all small diamonds next to each other. There are even more diamond settings, varying from a bar setting to a pavé setting or French pavé setting.
TASKS AS A DIAMOND SETTER:
- Setting diamonds;
- Setting gems;
- Scour;
- Polish;
- Rhodineren;
- Repair;
- Maintenance;
- Replacing parts;
- Apply typesetting techniques.
WHAT DOES A DIAMOND SETTER DO:
TRAINING TO BECOME A DIAMOND SETTER
A diamond setter has often followed a training as a goldsmith or silversmith and then specializes in setting diamonds. The MBO training to become a goldsmith provides for learning different types of techniques. You will also receive education in gemology and attention will be paid to entrepreneurial skills. It is important to have a lot of experience in this field in addition to the training. For example, a good diamond setter is not only an experience expert, but also a craftsman.
COMPANIES WHERE A DIAMOND SETTER CAN BE EMPLOYED
A diamond setter usually works as an entrepreneur and can also perform other activities within the company. A diamond factory usually also offers services when it comes to repair, maintenance and possibly creating new jewelry with diamonds. Incidentally, it is possible that a diamond setter is employed by a medium-sized business that has a diamond factory and also offers other services.
COMPETENCES DIAMOND SETTER
A diamond setter must have multiple skills and competencies, such as a steady hand. This is important because setting diamonds is very accurate and precise work. It is also important to have knowledge and experience of various typesetting techniques. If a diamond setter works as an entrepreneur, he must win assignments himself. In that context, it is important to have communicative and persuasive qualities.
LABOUR MARKET PERSPECTIVE AND CAREER OPPORTUNITIES AS A DIAMOND SETTER
There is always work for diamond setters because putting diamonds in jewelry is specialized work. It is important to build up a name as a diamond setter and to be distinctive. There is not really an option to grow within this field, but it is possible to become the best in the profession. For example, it is of course possible to grow a diamond factory by gaining more awareness and bringing in more clients.
TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT AND SALARY DIAMOND SETTER
The salary of a diamond setter cannot be specifically named. For example, an entrepreneur determines his own price and a diamond setter often also performs other work in the field of jewelry and watches.
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