contact@esds.ch
+41 22 335 37 35
École Suisse
de Sertissage | ESDS
Gland / Switzerland
École Suisse
de Sertissage | ESDS
Luxury begins with a single gesture...
Founded in 2016, École Suisse de Sertissage (ESDS) preserves and transmits the highest standards of gem-setting through rigorous, practice-based training. Since 2025, it holds the eduQua: 2021 certification, confirming the quality of its programmes. Rooted in workshop practice, ESDS brings together active professionals from high jewellery and watchmaking, with programmes built on passion, precision, integrity, and discretion.
Luxury begins with a single gesture...
ABOUT
THE SCHOOL
Virginie Petitti
Virginie Petitti is the founder of the École Suisse de Sertissage and a jewellery setter working within a renowned Maison, where she is involved in the creation of unique pieces and contributes to the development of setting techniques. She also masters diamond cutting, which allows her to perform cutting directly on the piece, particularly for baguette and invisible settings.
Virginie Petitti
Alexis Mivelaz
Alexis Mivelaz, with many years of experience, is a jewellery setter, founder and director of EMLO SA. He works on complex pieces for numerous brands in the Lake Geneva region. He also masters diamond cutting, enabling on-the-piece cutting for baguette and invisible settings, and is the inventor of the EMLO pastillage technique.
Alexis Mivelaz
ABOUT
THE MASTER
with Virginie Petitti & Alexis Mivelaz
Baguette Setting
During the workshop, Virginie and Alexis will demonstrate each stage of baguette setting – a highly sought-after technique among Swiss jewellery and watch brands.
Baguette Setting
WORKSHOP
JEWELLUTION
CONTACT
École Suisse de Sertissage
| ESDS
Gland / Switzerland
contact@esds.ch
+41 22 335 37 35
École Suisse de Sertissage
| ESDS
Luxury begins with a single gesture...
Founded in 2016, École Suisse de Sertissage (ESDS) is dedicated to preserving and transmitting the highest standards of gem-setting. Since 2025, it holds the eduQua: 2021 certification, confirming the quality and rigour of its programmes.
Rooted in real workshop practice, ESDS brings together active professionals from high jewellery and watchmaking. All programmes are practice-oriented and reflect real professional conditions, emphasising passion, precision, integrity, and discretion. The ESDS certificate is a recognised asset for those pursuing a career in high-end jewellery craftsmanship.
Rooted in real workshop practice, ESDS brings together active professionals from high jewellery and watchmaking. All programmes are practice-oriented and reflect real professional conditions, emphasising passion, precision, integrity, and discretion. The ESDS certificate is a recognised asset for those pursuing a career in high-end jewellery craftsmanship.
Luxury begins with a single gesture...
ABOUT THE SCHOOL
ABOUT THE MASTERS
Virginie Petitti
Virginie Petitti is the founder of the École Suisse de Sertissage and a jewellery setter working within a renowned Maison, where she is involved in the creation of unique pieces and contributes to the development of setting techniques. She also masters diamond cutting, which allows her to perform cutting directly on the piece, particularly for baguette and invisible settings.
Virginie Petitti
Alexis Mivelaz
Alexis Mivelaz, with many years of experience, is a jewellery setter, founder and director of EMLO SA. He works on complex pieces for numerous brands in the Lake Geneva region. He also masters diamond cutting, enabling on-the-piece cutting for baguette and invisible settings, and is the inventor of the EMLO pastillage technique.
Alexis Mivelaz
with Virginie Petitti & Alexis Mivelaz
Baguette Setting
During the workshop, Virginie and Alexis will demonstrate each stage of baguette setting – a highly sought-after technique among Swiss jewellery and watch brands. From stone preparation and precise adjustment to achieving an impeccable finish, they will provide practical guidance and professional insights throughout the process.
Baguette Setting
WORKSHOP
JEWELLUTION