Accademia Delle Arti Orafe expands its Gerardi Setting School division in Rome, using high-tech microscopes to train luxury gemstone setters.
— Accademia Delle Arti Orafe, Italy’s first high jewelry school, has expanded its specialized stone setting programs to train the next generation of master artisans for the global luxury market. Founded in 1983 by artist Salvatore Gerardi, the Rome-based institution has spent over 40 years teaching traditional goldsmithing techniques while integrating advanced modern technology to meet the rising quality standards of international jewelry houses.
The school has evolved under the leadership of the founder’s sons, Pier Paolo and Alessandro Gerardi. To address the specific technical challenges of high jewelry, they established the Gerardi Setting School as a specialized division within the institution. This program focuses entirely on the micro-level mechanics of securing gemstones in precious metals. Because the exact alignment and pressure required to set a diamond cannot be perfectly duplicated by automation or 3D printing, the craft still relies completely on highly trained human hands.
A key part of the school’s training methodology is the use of high-tech tools at individual student workbenches. Each station is equipped with a high-magnification microscope linked to a digital display screen. This setup allows instructors to watch a student’s hand movements in real time and correct errors measured in fractions of a millimeter before they become permanent. This combination of intense physical practice and modern optics helps students master complex settings that are rarely covered in standard textbooks.
This educational approach has made the academy a major recruitment source for prestigious global brands. Over its history, graduates have secured technical positions at iconic luxury houses including Cartier, Bulgari, Tiffany, Damiani, Van Cleef and Arpels, and Buccellati. Other former students have launched independent brands, creating custom pieces for international music and film celebrities.
The academy is currently the highest-rated jewelry school in Italy and Europe, holding more than 500 verified five-star reviews online. By keeping class sizes small and pairing students directly with experienced master jewelers, the school preserves traditional Italian craftsmanship while preparing workers for top roles in the modern luxury industry.
About Accademia Delle Arti Orafe
Accademia Delle Arti Orafe is a leading high jewelry and stone setting school based in Rome, Italy. Established in 1983, the institution combines decades of traditional goldsmithing heritage with modern optical classroom technology. Through practical, hands-on courses, the academy trains independent entrepreneurs and specialized technicians for prominent luxury jewelry brands worldwide.
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Contact Info:
Name: Alessandro Gerardi
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Organization: Accademia Delle Arti Orafe
Address: Gerardi Setting School, V.le Regina Margherita, 246, 00198 Roma RM, Italy
Phone: +39 06 35295785
Website: https://www.scuoladioreficeria.it/
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