My Bench: Sergio Bassil
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NOVEMBER SPOTLIGHT:
Sergio Bassil has been setting diamonds for more than 40 years and loves seeing the piece come to life once the gemstones are set.
Sergio Bassil Works at: Sergio Bassil Gem Setters. Sydney NSW Age: 64 Years in trade: 46 years Training: Trained in Paris for 5 years, working with master diamond setters. Other Qualifications: Diamond setting in Paris. |
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SIGNATURE PIECE: SAPPHIRE DRESS RINGThis ring featured tapered baguettes and round diamonds in a claw setting with a Ceylon blue sapphire in a claw setting. One of the most detailed cluster rings I have set that included various diamond sizes. |
Favourite gemstone:Diamond. Great to work with and the greatest refractor of light, giving it the most sparkle out of the all the gemstones. Favourite metal:18-carat white gold. Favourite tool:The graver - the most used tool in diamond setting. Best new tool discovery:The pulse graver. It is a great new tool for setting diamonds. Best part of job:Setting diamonds on different unique pieces that skilled jewellers have created and then seeing the finished piece after it has been polished. Worst part of job:Forgetting to take a break and stretch out the body when working on a big piece that requires many hours at the bench. Best tip from a jeweller:Spend time on each piece of jewellery to make sure it is perfect. Best tip to a jeweller:If you’re starting out as a jeweller, get yourself a great mentor that can teach their skills. This can really help you get much further faster in your career. Biggest health concern on the bench:Sitting down for too long. It’s important to get up sometimes and move around and stretch the body. Love jewellery because: It is my passion. I have been setting diamonds for more than 40 years and I love seeing the piece come to life once the diamonds and gemstones are set. |
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