GRS Training Center EU is an exclusive jewellery school offering high-level professional training. In close partnership with GRS Tools, it is the only centre in Europe where students can obtain official GRS certification.
The school prepares professionals for success in the demanding jewellery and stone setting market, with experienced international instructors and state-of-the-art equipment.

GRS Training Center-EU is an exclusive jewellery school offering high-level professional training. In close partnership with GRS Tools, it is the only centre in Europe where students can obtain official GRS certification.
The school prepares professionals for success in the demanding jewellery and stone setting market, with experienced international instructors and state-of-the-art equipment.

Ben Bentvelzen is a stone setter, engraver, and instructor specialized in precision craftsmanship. He studied jewellery making at De Vakschool and further advanced his skills in stone setting and hand engraving under leading international schools and masters. With over ten years of professional experience, Ben has worked worldwide as a jeweller, instructor, and demonstrator. In 2025, he founded the official GRS Training Center in Europe, establishing a dedicated hub for high-level training in precision jewellery techniques.

In this session, you will be guided step by step through crafting the honeycomb pattern and witness how precision engraving and stone setting blend seamlessly. Once mastered, this versatile design can be applied to jewellery pieces, unlocking endless creative possibilities.

In this two-hour workshop, you’ll dive into the magic of Vortex Stone Setting. Step by step, Ben reveals the structure, logic, and execution behind this highly demanded technique – transforming complexity into clarity.