The handcraft

Cut by hand, taught by hand.

I'm a Swiss lapidary and jeweller. Every opal in the shop is cut, shaped and polished by hand in my workshop — and the same bench is where I teach others to do it. This page is the maker behind the stones, and an invitation to learn the craft yourself.

See the courses Shop the opals

From rough to finished

Read the roughChoosing where the colour lives before the first cut.

Cut & shape on the wheelGrinding the dome, chasing the play of colour.

Sand & polishBringing the fire up to a mirror finish.

Weigh, measure, photographOne listing, one owner.

Learn to cut — courses in my workshop

small groups

Hands-on lapidary courses at my bench — you leave with a stone you cut yourself. Tools and rough provided. Apply below and I'll arrange dates with you.

Beginner

Intro to opal cutting

One day at the wheel — cut & polish your first cabochon
No experience needed · max 3 people · tools + rough included
Take home the stone you cut

from CHF 180Apply

Intermediate

Cutting & setting

Two days — calibrated cuts, finishing, an intro to setting
For those who've cut before · max 2 people
Leave with a finished, set piece

from CHF 420Apply

Apply

Request a place

No payment now — tell me your level and rough availability and I'll come back with dates and details.