L’ÉCOLE,
School of Jewelry Arts

Supported by Van Cleef & Arpels
Hôtel de Mercy-Argenteau, 16 bis, boulevard Montmartre, 75009 PARIS

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Nest: Butterflies, Ladybugs [detail], 1990-1992

Nest [Nid]: Papillons, Coccinelles, 1990-1992, Daniel Brush

© Benjamin Chelly, L'École des Arts Joailliers

Exhibition "Daniel Brush, the Art of Line and Light"

Self-taught, Daniel Brush embodied a visionary approach, free of artistic boundaries, guided by a focus on light, material and line.

The exhibition "Daniel Brush, the Art of Line and Light" (« Daniel Brush, l’art de la ligne et de la lumière »), June 8th to October 4th, 2026, showcases more than 75 of the artist’s jewels and objects, some of which leave his New York studio for the first time.

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The first three volumes of the Dédale series

The first three volumes of the Dédale series

© L'ÉCOLE, School of Jewelry Arts, photo: Benjamin Chelly

Online Book Catalog

In line with 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.

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Reproduction of Salvador Dalí’s "Ruby Lips" brooch by Henryk Kaston. © Photo Robin Hill

Reproduction of Salvador Dalí’s "Ruby Lips" brooch by Henryk Kaston.

© Photo: Robin Hill

Discover the podcast of L’ÉCOLE

The podcast "Voice of Jewels", available on all platforms, reveal the fascinating stories and secrets behind History's most fascinating jewels.

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ABOUT L'ÉCOLE

Established in 2012 with the support of Van Cleef & Arpels, L’ÉCOLE, School of Jewelry Arts aims to introduce the public to all aspects of jewelry culture through various activities: courses, workshops, talks, exhibitions, books and podcast.
Activities at L’ÉCOLE cover three main areas: the history of jewelry, the world of gemstones and the savoir-faire of jewelry-making techniques.
L’ÉCOLE now has four permanent addresses: in Paris, Hong Kong, Shanghai and Dubai.
Moreover, since its inception, L'ÉCOLE regularly travels abroad, in Europe, America, Asia and the Middle East, for talks, exhibitions or travelling course programs that can last one to three weeks. L'ÉCOLE, School of Jewelry Arts therefore contributes to the promotion and visibility of jewelry culture on an international scale.

Hôtel de Mercy-Argenteau

EXPLORE

Reproduction of Salvador Dalí’s "Ruby Lips" brooch by Henryk Kaston. © Photo Robin Hill

Discover the podcast of L’ÉCOLE

"Voice of Jewels", available on all platforms.

Reproduction of Salvador Dalí’s "Ruby Lips" brooch by Henryk Kaston. © Photo Robin Hill

Discover the podcast of L’ÉCOLE

"Voice of Jewels", available on all platforms.

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Research

L’ÉCOLE, School of Jewelry Arts is, thanks to research, a place for the development and consolidation of jewelry knowledge.

L’ÉCOLE, School of Jewelry Arts - L'Escarboucle

L’Escarboucle

Discover the bookshop of L'ÉCOLE, School of Jewelry Arts, in the Hôtel de Mercy-Argenteau.

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The library of L’ÉCOLE

A library dedicated to the jewelry arts.

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 mail contact@vancleefarpels.com.