Claudio V
Gold & Platinumsmith
My father has always been one of my greatest inspirations. In fact, I followed in his - and my grandfather’s - footsteps as a third-generation stone setter. I began my professional career at the age of 14 in Italy, where I was fortunate to learn from some of the best.
From 1987 to 2018, I worked with a variety of high-end jewelers, including Bulgari, Cartier, and Damiani. Over those 30+ years, I’ve continued to hone my craft, and I take pride in the precision and beauty of the work I do at the bench. My two favorite stones to set are emeralds and Old European Cut diamonds - both challenging but incredibly rewarding to work with.
When I’m not at the bench, I enjoy riding my bike and building model boats. I love my work, my friends, and, of course, Italian food. Molto bene!