Microscope Stone Setting & Engraving
Featuring GRS and GraverMax Air Tools – Florence’s first student laboratory of its kind
Alchimia is proud to host the first course in Florence dedicated to Micro Stone Setting and Engraving, using state-of-the-art GRS systems and GraverMax Air Tools. This program offers participants the opportunity to train with professional-level equipment in a laboratory specifically designed for high-precision jewellery techniques.
The course is tailored to both beginners and advanced setters.
Level
All levels
Duration
2-weeks minimum
Start
every Monday
2 weeks
€ 2.700 € 150 Adm fee (1-time)
Additional week
€ 1.200
Language
English/Italian
Target audience
Over 18s
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Laboratory and Equipment
The course takes place in Alchimia’s newly established laboratory — the first in Tuscany created for student use — fully equipped with:
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6 binocular microscopes
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GRS equipment
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GraverMax Air Tools and spherical vises
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Water wheel, drills, drill bits, brushes, burins, and burnishers
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Alcohol lamps, cement, practice plates, and ring samples
All equipment is available for students throughout the course. The pieces executed during the course are of the property of the students.
Program
Structure:
- 56 hours of guided instruction
- 24 hours of supervised independent practice
- Weekly breakdown: 16 hours of stone setting, 12 hours of engraving, plus bench time until 18:00
Under the guidance of highly specialized master stone setters, participants will:
- Learn the fundamentals of micro-setting techniques under the microscope.
- Master the setup of microscopes, handpieces, and controls for precision work.
- Acquire skills in tool preparation, including sharpening, polishing, and crafting specialized implements.
- Explore advanced engraving methods, combining traditional expertise with modern technologies.
The program balances guided instruction with independent bench practice, allowing participants to consolidate new skills through daily application.
Enrollment
Duration: Minimum 2 weeks (80 hours), extendable up to 3 months
Dates: Open enrollment, starting every Monday (September–July)
Timetable: Monday to Friday, 9:00–13:00 and 14:00–18:00
Language of instruction: English/Italian
Eligibility: Participants must be 18+ years old
Class size: 6 Students
Due to limited availability, students are advised to communicate their intended start and end dates in advance to confirm placement.
To apply, students must request the registration form and return the completed version to info@alchimia.it.
For detailed information about the procedure, please visit the Admission page
