The Van Cleef & Arpels boutique, 22 place Vendôme, circa 1906. Van Cleef & Arpels Archives.

The Van Cleef & Arpels boutique, 22 place Vendôme, circa 1906

Van Cleef & Arpels Archives

The jewelry professions in the spotlight

A Living Heritage company with a long-standing commitment to the transmission of jewelry savoir-faire, Van Cleef & Arpels renews the « de Mains en mains » program dedicated to young people and the general public.

The sixth edition of "de Mains en mains" will take place in Lyon from November 24th to 30th, 2025, at the InterContinental Lyon – Hotel Dieu, in the heart of a region that boasts a strong artisanal culture.

Participants will be able to attend a Parcours des Savoir-faire (The Savoir-faire Pathways) with professional jewelry experts, as well as classes, conferences and workshops offered by L’ÉCOLE, School of Jewelry Arts. Also, the Naissance de l'Amour automaton will be showcased to illustrate the jewelry savoir-faire. This initiative reflects the Maison's commitment to new generations and those seeking professional retraining, with the aim of bringing the jewelry professions to as many people as possible.

The Savoir-faire Pathways

    Photos of the third edition of "de Mains en mains" by Van Cleef & Arpels at the InterContinental Lyon - Hotel Dieu

The Parcours des Savoir-faire (The Savoir-faire Pathways) is a key part of the program, held annually during the editions of "de Mains en mains". The craftsmen share their training, their day-to-day experience and their passion with groups of students. They get the opportunity to try their hands at several specialized gestures such as setting, polishing or jewelry work.

 

The Savoir-faire Pathways are also open to the general public, upon reservation, on the weekends. Everyone can attend to craftsmen’s interactive demonstrations of savoir-faire. An orientation area, organized by the Human Resources team from Van Cleef & Arpels, presents training courses and career opportunities in jewelry.

Discovering jewelry professions

Take a look at the jewelry professions presented to students and visitors at the previous editions of "de Mains en mains".

Insights from Experience

The Maison gathered the first impressions of young people who had the opportunity to discover jewelry professions at the InterContinental Lyon – Hotel Dieu.

Sixth edition of "de Mains en mains"

  • Sixth edition of "de Mains en mains"

     

    Dates: from November 24th to 30th, 2025

    Location: InterContinental® Lyon – Hotel Dieu

    20 quai Jules Courmont, 69002 Lyon

     

    This edition includes: 

    The Savoir-faire Pathways

    The exhibition The professions involved in creating an exceptional piece

    Conferences, courses, workshops, and books by

    L'ÉCOLE, School of Jewelry Arts

    Roundtable discussions on career guidance

    and training

     

    Discover the full program and practical information, as well as exclusive content, on the event’s website.