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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Hôtel de Mercy-Argenteau
© L'ÉCOLE, School of Jewelry Arts, photo: Benjamin Chelly

Discover L'ÉCOLE for the European Heritage Days

On September 20th and 21st, 2025, L’ÉCOLE, School of Jewelry Arts is participating for the first time in the European Heritage Days by opening the doors of the Hôtel de Mercy-Argenteau in Paris. 

All visits and activities offered during these two days are free, upon registration.

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Exhibition "Recreating Gesture: the Replica of the Celtic Torque of Montans"

From July 3rd to September 21st, 2025, L’ÉCOLE is presenting a radically new research project at the crossroads of archaeology and the history of techniques. Discover this utterly unique exhibition!

A cultural program including panel discussions is also offered as part of the exhibition.

Free admission, upon reservation

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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

Dédale, a new literary series

L’ÉCOLE, School of Jewelry Arts and Italian publishing house Franco Maria Ricci present Dédale, a new series of literary works, all with ties to the world of jewelry, precious stones and the arts in general. Each volume is a new edition of a literary classic and consists of a foreword by a renowned author, an introduction by an expert at L’ÉCOLE and illustrations carefully selected.

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Brooch, circa 1925

Brooch, circa 1925 
L’ÉCOLE, School of Jewelry Arts Collection

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

L’ÉCOLE celebrates Art Deco

To celebrate the centenary of the 1925 International Exhibition of Modern Decorative and Industrial Arts, L'ÉCOLE, School of Jewelry Arts is pleased to present a rich program highlighting the Art Deco movement in jewelry across all its activities: a new course cycle, conversations, exhibition, podcasts, books selections...

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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, conversations, 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

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Bespoke events

Customized events for companies and individuals

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Bespoke events

Customized events for companies and individuals

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L’ÉCOLE’s books

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.

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L’Escarboucle

Discover the bookshop of L'ÉCOLE, School of Jewelry Arts, in the Hôtel de Mercy-Argenteau (16 bis boulevard Montmartre, 75009 Paris).

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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 phone +33 (0)1 70 70 38 40.