Precious metal, poured by hand
Jewellery and watch atelier
Rings, pendants and watch cases cast, set and finished at our bench in Geneva. Commission a single piece, restore an heirloom, or have a movement brought back to time.
The atelier
Four crafts, one bench
Everything is made or serviced in house by Élise Marchand and a small team. You speak to the person holding the tools.
- I
Bespoke rings
Engagement and wedding rings drawn with you, carved in wax, cast in gold or platinum and set by hand.
By appointment - II
Fine jewellery
Pendants, earrings and cuffs in small numbered runs, each one finished to a mirror or a satin brush.
Small editions - III
Watch service
Mechanical movements cleaned, regulated and cased. Crystals, crowns and straps matched to the original.
Estimate first - IV
Heirloom remaking
Old gold melted and reborn, stones reset, a grandparent's ring resized so it can be worn every day again.
Consultation
The house signet
Cast in one pour
Recent pieces
Made to be handed down
At the bench
The numbers Sample
- Weeks for a bespoke ring
- 6 wks
- Hands on each piece
- 2
- Metals we cast
- 4
- Watch service warranty
- 24 mo
How a commission works
From sketch to light
Conversation
A quiet hour at the atelier or on a call. Bring photos, stones, old gold, or just an idea.
Drawing and wax
We draw, then carve a wax you can try on before a single gram of metal is used.
Casting and setting
The piece is cast, cleaned and each stone is set under the loupe by hand.
Finishing
Polished, hallmarked and handed over in person with care notes for the years ahead.
Kind words
Worn every day
"They turned my grandmother's ring into something I actually wear. It still feels like hers."
"My father's watch had not run in years. It came back keeping better time than my phone."
Questions
Before you visit
Do I need an appointment?
For commissions and remaking, yes, so the bench is free for you. Watch drop offs are welcome during opening hours.
Can you use my own gold or stones?
Yes. We test and weigh your metal first, then tell you honestly what it can become and what may need adding.
Which watches do you service?
Most mechanical and automatic movements. We give a written estimate before any work starts, and nothing proceeds without your go ahead.
How long does a bespoke ring take?
Usually several weeks from the first drawing, depending on stones and finish. We agree a date with you at the wax stage.
Visit the atelier
Book a viewing
Tell us a little about the piece. Élise Marchand replies personally, usually within two working days.
GenevaAtelier open by appointment
@elisemarchand
Thank you.
Your note is with the atelier. We will be in touch soon.