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The Stone Setter is responsible for securely setting precious and semi-precious gemstones into jewelry using various techniques like prong and bezel settings. They must perform meticulous quality checks and collaborate with designers to ensure precision and aesthetic standards are met.
Requirements
Candidates should have a jeweler's apprenticeship, certification, or at least 2 years of experience in stone setting, preferably with gold prong settings. Strong manual dexterity and familiarity with precision assembly or microscopic work are essential.
Full job description
Jewelry Stone Setter
The Opportunity:
We are looking for a Stone Setter to join our 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. Join a team that values growth and development. We’re committed to training and providing opportunities for advancement as you build your career with us.
What You’ll Do:
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.
Collaboration:
Works closely with jewelry designers to understand design specifications and achieve the desired aesthetic.
What You’ll Need:
Experience & Training:Has completed a Jewelers apprenticeship or certification program, and/or 2 years of experience in jewelry stone setting particularly in gold prong settings preferred.
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 preferred.
Problem-Solving Skills: Ability to adjust and fix settings or gemstones that might not fit perfectly.
Familiarity with microscopic or precision assembly ( electronic, dental, optical, or medical device industries).
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.
Work Environment:
Works independently or as part of a larger team in a Manufacturing setting.
Rio Grande is a Metal-Free environment within our operations areas.
Schedule:
FT Mon-Fri 7:00 am- 3:30 PM with limited OT.
At Rio Grande, our employees are the heart of our more than 80-year legacy in Albuquerque, New Mexico. Our culture is guided by our 3R principles: Respect, Responsibility, and Results. We believe in a bias to action mindset that turns ideas into outcomes and in empowering employees to take initiative, grow through continuous learning, and making meaningful impacts every day. Recognized as a 2025 Platinum Award Family Friendly Business, we promote a work-life balance, clear expectations, and a supportive environment, including quality benefits, robust wellness resources, and an onsite fitness facility. Through our employee recognition and community involvement, we celebrate individuality, foster belonging, and ensure every voice is valued. A career at Rio Grande offers more than a job. You’ll join a workplace where your contributions matter and your growth is supported. Your work will help shape the future of the company and support our customers and industry.
Diversity, Equity, Inclusion and Belonging:
Guided by our core values, Rio Grande is committed to treating all people with dignity and respect. We are an equal-opportunity employer with a zero-tolerance policy for harassment or discrimination of any kind. As an advocate for equity and equality, we hire, train, and promote qualified people of all backgrounds. We consider employment candidates without regard to race, religion, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other underrepresented class. We value our associates and have won the yearly Healthiest Places to Work and Family Friendly Business awards on multiple occasions.
The Reward: Rio Grande provides a generous benefit package for full-time (30+ hours a week) associates that includes:
Medical plan with low premium rates and no high deductible (includes dental and vision) and telemedicine
401(k) matching program
Paid time-off benefits, plus an additional seven paid holidays
Paid life insurance and optional additional life insurance
Long-term and short-term disability
Flexible spending account
Pet insurance
Tuition reimbursement
On-site gym and company wellness program
Bereavement leave
Employee discounts at Rio Grande
Local and national discounts on various travel and entertainment
Competitive compensation, including an opportunity to share in the profits
Our associates strive for joint accountability. We work together for the success of our stakeholders, and we provide a thoughtful, fun, and creative environment to support them. We encourage professional and personal development through a variety of training opportunities and a focus on promoting from within. For more information on us please visit: www.riogrande.com
The Company: Established in 1944, Rio Grande, a Berkshire-Hathaway manufacturer/distributor, has thousands of valued customers around the world. We are a principle-based company with a highly evolved team-based environment. We can show you how a profoundly effective organization lives these values every day. You can find our guiding principles, The 3 R’s, Respect, Responsibility and Results, on our website as well as information about our community support and how we protect the environment.
Within our 186,000 sq. ft., solar-powered facility, with covered parking, Rio Grande has sales, marketing, supply chain, IT and administrative offices, a climate-controlled distribution center with more than 40,000 items, and a comprehensive, well-equipped manufacturing operation. Manufactured products include jewelry-making equipment (from basic tools to highly sophisticated induction casting machines) and jewelry components—both die-struck and cast. Capabilities include CAD/CAM, casting, stamp and form, metal finishing, CNC machining, manual milling, tool & die and electronics/mechanical assembly.
Supplying everything jewelers need to excel at their craft.
Industry
Retail Luxury Goods and Jewelry
Company size
201-500 employees
Founded
1944
Headquarters
Albuquerque, New Mexico
LinkedIn followers
8,412
Rio Grande, a Berkshire Hathaway company, exists to support the bench jeweler, the jewelry designer, the retail jeweler, the jewelry manufacturer and the educator. As your jewelry business grows, you can count on us to keep you profitable with innovative solutions and exemplary service.
Since bench jeweler Saul Bell founded our company in 1944 on historic Route 66, we have been part of the Albuquerque, New Mexico community.
Today Rio Grande is one of the jewelry industry’s largest wholesale suppliers. We manufacture, source and distribute tools and equipment, gemstones, metals, findings and more. Offering unparalleled support from our Jewelry Tech Team, educational content and programs like RioPro and Rio for Schools, we nurture businesses and support the industry’s next generation.
We share your passion for jewelry.
Connect with us at www.riogrande.com or give us a call at 800.545.6566.
Offices: 7500 Bluewater Rd NW, Albuquerque, New Mexico, US
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