L'ÉCOLE, School of Jewelry Arts
Supported by Van Cleef & Arpels
Hôtel de Mercy-Argenteau, 16 bis, boulevard Montmartre, 75009 PARIS
Exhibition "Stones and Reveries: The Poetry and Minerals of Roger Caillois" at the Hôtel de Mercy-Argenteau
Driven by his insatiable curiosity, scientific precision and boundless imagination, Roger Caillois, a man of culture and a poet of the twentieth century, collected stones with passion and erudition for over twenty-five years.
Organized by L’ÉCOLE, School of Jewelry Arts, the exhibition "Stones and Reveries: The Poetry and Minerals of Roger Caillois", from November 6th, 2025 until March 29th, 2026, delves into the writer’s intimate ties to the mineral world.
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.
Master’s Research Scholarships 2025-2026 (Master & DUG): call for applications
In 2019, L’ÉCOLE, School of Jewelry Arts created annual scholarships.
Students enrolled in art history, gemology, history of science and techniques, heritage, or in an Academic Diploma in Gemology (DUG), can apply until October 13th, 2025.
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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.
EXPLORE
Discover the podcast of L’ÉCOLE
"Voice of Jewels", available on all platforms
Discover the podcast of L’ÉCOLE
"Voice of Jewels", available on all platforms
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.