PASCAL’S FILMS
Stone setting.
Precise hands, close to the stones. A sequence showing work on a signet ring, shared by Pascal.
Pascal’s postFRENCH JEWELLERY CRAFTSMANSHIP
The art of the gesture.
French precision.
Pascal’s Italian design finds its expression in the jewellery crafts. Discover the expertise of Ateliers GEM in Limonest, in the Lyon region.
Follow the making of a jewel
A FAMILY STORY, ROOTED IN LYON
An Italian perspective.
French craftsmanship.
Maison Cisternino brings together Pascal’s Italian design and the support of Ateliers GEM, a family workshop based in the Lyon region. The designer’s sensibility meets the experience of the jewellery crafts.
Founded by Gino and Bruno Cisternino in 2002, Ateliers GEM has its roots in stone setting. Its expertise has grown to encompass the different jewellery crafts.
The history of Ateliers GEM ↗PASCAL’S FILM JOURNAL
The craft,
in motion.
A closer look at the gestures and materials. Two films from Pascal’s archive invite you into the rhythm of the workshop.
PASCAL’S FILMS
The final gestures.
Polishing, cleaning and final inspection: the finishing stages reveal the piece before it is placed in its presentation box.
Pascal’s postPascal Cisternino’s video archive · Click to play, without music.
BEHIND THE SCENES AT THE WORKSHOP
Six stages.
The same care.
A journey through the crafts of Ateliers GEM. Processes are adapted to each creation.
DESIGN & 3D MODELLING
Giving shape to an idea.
The design office prepares the digital model and prototype, translating the drawing into a piece that can be made.
MOULDING & CASTING
Bringing the material to life.
Lost-wax casting or a mould derived from 3D printing: the casting method is chosen to suit the project.
GOLDSMITHING
Refining every line.
Assembly, soldering and sanding transform the raw components into a jewel ready for the next stages.
STONE SETTING
Welcoming the light.
Prong, bead, bezel or channel settings: stones are secured in the metal with great precision.
POLISHING & FINISHING
Revealing the curves.
Polishing reduces the marks left by manufacturing. Final buffing and cleaning then reveal the surfaces’ shine.
THE FINAL LOOK
Observe.
Check.
Approve.
DIMENSIONS · FUNCTION
SURFACES · APPEARANCE · BRILLIANCE
QUALITY CONTROL
Looking at every detail.
Checks take place throughout production. Final approval covers dimensions, function, surfaces and appearance.
Photographs and crafts shown: the Ateliers GEM workshop ↗
LIMONEST · LYON REGION
A workshop.
Crafts in conversation.
In 2023, Ateliers GEM acquired a 4,000 m² site, renovated and dedicated to production. Gemmes Concept and CSB bring complementary expertise together there.
Discover the workshopFOLLOWING EACH STAGE
A documented craft.
GEM describes production tracking, technical approvals and resource traceability within its management system.
GEM’s approach to quality ↗PASSING ON THE CRAFT
Expertise, carefully nurtured.
Founded in 2021, GEM Académie trains people in jewellery-making skills alongside the workshops, with guidance from professionals.
GEM Académie ↗RESOURCES
Practical steps.
Ateliers GEM reports practising waste sorting, water treatment and waste recovery. These measures describe its approach as a company.
Published commitments ↗What does ‘18-carat gold’ mean?
750 gold contains 75% pure gold. This is the fineness specified for our catalogue creations. The estimated weight and gold colour appear on each product page.
How can I find out the details of my piece?
Your selection retains its reference, size and colour. You can share it with the Maison to confirm the specifications, place of manufacture and documents available for your chosen jewel.
Do the photographs show my jewellery being made?
These images document the crafts practised at Ateliers GEM. They illustrate manufacturing processes; they do not document the making of each Maison Cisternino design.
Where can I find the sources?
The links on this page lead to publications by Ateliers GEM. Photograph sources are also listed in the image credits.
CRAFTSMANSHIP INSPIRED BY YOUR EMOTIONS
And now,
your favourite.
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