L'ÉCOLE, School of Jewelry Arts
Supported by Van Cleef & Arpels.
*L’ÉCOLE, School of Jewelry Arts – Place Vendôme (31 rue Danielle Casanova) is under renovation. From October 1st, 2023, L'ÉCOLE’s activities will take place at Hôtel de Mercy-Argenteau, 16 bis boulevard Montmartre, 75009 Paris.
**New exhibition in Paris, "Stage Jewels of the Comédie-Française", from October 6th 2023 to February 4th 2024. Book your ticket below.
L’ÉCOLE, School of Jewelry Arts, Hôtel de Mercy-Argenteau
Photo Benjamin Chelly
Hôtel de Mercy-Argenteau
A new location for L'École à Paris.
This October, L’ÉCOLE is widening its scope with a new location in an 18th-century mansion on Paris’s Grands Boulevards. A grand inaugural exhibition will feature the stage jewelry of the Comédie-Française.
Rachel's diadem in Phèdre with pearls and cameos, 1843. Photo : L’École Van Cleef & Arpels – Benjamin Chelly
© Coll. Comédie Française
New exhibition in Paris "Stage Jewels of the Comédie-Française"
From October 6th 2023 to February 4th 2024.
In partnership with the Comédie-Française, L’ÉCOLE, School of Jewelry Arts will be showcasing stage jewelry worn by the most famous actors and actresses - Talma, Rachel, Sarah Bernhardt... - retracing the history of stage jewelry since the 18th century. Jewelry, paintings, drawings and manuscripts bear witness to the opulence of these objects, which, while often made from non-precious materials, feature their jewelers’ skills.
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Our new Bulletin is out!
Published every 4 months, the Bulletin presents the program of courses, talks and exhibitions, as well as portraits of teachers and students, and articles on specific courses or news of L’ÉCOLE.
Precious gemstones. Visual guide
From the properties of turquoise to the symbolism of diamonds and the Great Sapphire of the French Crown, this guide, with more than 1,000 photos, will take you into the fascinating world of gems. (available in French)
Authors: François Farges, Professor at the National Museum of Natural History & Olivier Segura, Scientific Director of the L’ÉCOLE, School of Jewelry Arts
Workshops available on saturdays
L'ÉCOLE in Paris is offering workshops on Saturdays!
Enjoy a one-of-a-kind experience by seeing jewelry masterpieces up close, touching precious gemstones, or even using jeweler's tools with your own hands. An unforgettable moment to share with your loved ones or treat yourself.
ABOUT L'ÉCOLE
Open to all, L’ÉCOLE’s mission is to share jewelry culture with the widest possible audience.
Founded in 2012 with the support of Van Cleef & Arpels, L’ÉCOLE, School of Jewelry Arts offers an exclusive program, revolving around three main themes: savoir-faire, history of jewelry, and the universe of gemstones.
L'ÉCOLE welcomes the general public into the world of jewelry through courses, conferences, exhibitions and publications, both in Paris, Hong Kong, Shanghai and Dubai soon—its four permanent sites—and in the rest of the world with traveling events.
EXPLORE
The Bulletin of L’ÉCOLE, School of Jewelry Arts
Published every 4 months, the Bulletin presents the program of courses, talks and exhibitions, as well as portraits of teachers and students, and articles on specific courses or news of L’ÉCOLE.
To download, click on the Bulletin of your choice.
The Bulletin of L’ÉCOLE, School of Jewelry Arts
Published every 4 months, the Bulletin presents the program of courses, talks and exhibitions, as well as portraits of teachers and students, and articles on specific courses or news of L’ÉCOLE.
To download, click on the Bulletin of your choice.
L’ÉCOLE’s Publications
In line with its research projects and its mission to spread the culture of jewelry arts with a large audience, L’ÉCOLE, School of Jewelry Arts regularly publishes books, in partnership with museums and publishing houses.
Bespoke Events
Customized events for companies and individuals
The library of L’ÉCOLE, School of Jewelry Arts
2nd Floor, L’ÉCOLE, School of Jewelry Arts, 31 Rue Danielle Casanova, Paris
QUALITY
L'École set up, 5 years after its foundation, a Scientific Council to oversee the consistency of its educational policy and the relevance of its teaching materials.
EXCLUSIVITY
Courses are delivered in small groups to allow students to discuss one-on-one with experts of the jewerly's world.
PASSION
All our teachers are passionate experts chosen for their enthusiasm and skills in transmitting their knowledge.
GENEROSITY
Skills are presented with ease in an enjoyable way, hands-on experience and dialogue. Classes are for everyone with no pre-requisites.
NEED HELP?
For any need, contact us by phone +33 1 70 70 38 40.