From October 1st, 2023, L'ÉCOLE’s activities will take place at Hôtel de Mercy-Argenteau, 16 bis boulevard Montmartre, 75009 Paris.

Program & Booking

*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.

L'ÉCOLE welcomes the general public into the world of jewelry through courses, conferences, and exhibitions. The school also offers a tailor-made program for businesses.
"Discovery Series": A bejeweled journey at a special price, L’ÉCOLE’s "Discovery Series" are dedicated packages of 2, 3 or 4 courses curated for you to deepen your knowledge about jewelry.
"Course Cycle": Let our experts guide you into the fascinating world of jewelry with L’ÉCOLE’s "Course Cycles"! A package of 3 to 5 exclusive evening classes at a special price, illustrated by unique pieces of L’ÉCOLE’s jewelry collection.

Jewelry Design - History and Practice (3 courses)Introduction to the world of gemstones (2 courses)The journey of a gemstone, from the mineral to the lapidary’s bench (4 courses)First discovery of the jewel (3 courses)The Making of a Jewel (2h30)Around the World in Jewelry (2h30)The Engagement Ring: A Love Story (2h30)Pearl: History, Science and LegendsDiscover the Gemstones (4h)Introduction to Gemology (2h)Recognize the Gemstones (4h)Ruby, a Fiery and Bewitching Stone (4h)Fascinating Diamonds 1: History and Legends (4h)The Diamond's Magic: Symbols & Legends (2h)Fascinating Diamonds 2: Science and Gemology (4h)The Diamond: A Gemological Exception (2h)Diamond Grading (4h) Art Nouveau: Astonishing Jewels - From School to Museum (4h)Art Nouveau: Astonishing Jewels (2h)Gold and Jewelry, from Antiquity to the Renaissance Princes (4h)A History of Jewelry, from Louis XIV to Art Deco (4h)Once Upon A Time There Was Jewelry Design (4h)The Power of Jewelry: Amulets, Talismans and Lucky Charms (4h)Entering the Van Cleef & Arpels Universe (4h)Jewelry and "Grand Feu" Enameling (4h)Trying Out the Jeweler's Techniques (2h)From Design to Mock-up (4h)Discover the Technique of the Mock-Up in Jewelry (2h)From the Wax Project to the Setting Techniques (4h)Introduction to Setting (2h)From French Jewels to Japanese Lacquer (4h)Trying your hand at Japanese Urushi Lacquer (2h)Having Access to Van Cleef & Arpels Creations (4h)The Gouaché in High Jewelry 1 - The Light (3h)The Gouaché in High Jewelry 2 - The Color (3h)The Lapidary’s Art 1 - Discovery: History and Techniques (4h) The Lapidary’s Art 2 - Initiation: Cutting a Colored Stone (4h)Crowns and Swords (6 to 8 years old)Create Your Jewel (6 to 8 years old)Make Your Own Precious Clock (9 to 11 years old)Make Your Own Treasure Chest (9 to 11 years old)Draw some Precious Stones (9 to 11 years old) Discovering the World of Gems (12 to 16 years old)The Mock-Up: First Sculptural Vision of the Jewel (12 to 16 years old)Discovering the Art of Designing Jewels (12 to 16 years old)Stage Jewels of the Comédie-Française (In-Person Conversation)Mercy-Argenteau, in the shadow of Marie-Antoinette (Online Conversation)Mercy-Argenteau, in the shadow of Marie-Antoinette (In-Person Conversation)Amber: Art & Science (In-Person Conversation)Curiosity Cabinets or the Art of Collecting Gems and Precious Objects (In-Person Conversation)The Creation of Elegance in Paris under King Louis XV (In-Person Conversation)The fascinating colors of diamonds (In-Person Conversation)