L'ÉCOLE, School of Jewelry Arts
Supported by Van Cleef & Arpels
Hôtel de Mercy-Argenteau, 16 bis, boulevard Montmartre, 75009 PARIS
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.
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
The first three volumes of the Dédale series
© L'ÉCOLE, School of Jewelry Arts, photo: Benjamin ChellyDédale, 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.
Brooch, circa 1925
L’ÉCOLE, School of Jewelry Arts Collection
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...
Featured Courses
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 World of Gemstones.
L'ÉCOLE welcomes the general public into the world of jewelry through courses, talks, exhibitions and publications, in Paris, Hong Kong, Shanghai and Dubai—its four permanent sites—and in the rest of the world with traveling events.
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Bespoke events
Customized events for companies and individuals
Bespoke events
Customized events for companies and individuals
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.
L’Escarboucle
Discover the bookshop of L'ÉCOLE, School of Jewelry Arts, in the Hôtel de Mercy-Argenteau (16 bis boulevard Montmartre, 75009 Paris).
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.