The art of cutting colored stones is a craft dating back nearly 5,000 years. A lapidary’s mission is to transform the rough stone into something magnificent by adding facets that maximize its brilliance and enhance its appeal.

This art form, inextricably linked to jewelry making, has earned great prestige over time. To cut a gemstone successfully, one must understand its properties and unique characteristics in order to truly bring out its beauty.

How does one become a lapidary? What does the profession entail?

To gain insight into this passionate craft, we invite you to meet a stone cutter who will share why she chose this profession and what drives her in her daily work.

With Anaëlle Cadario, professor of lapidary arts at L’ÉCOLE, School of Jewelry Arts.