The seventh edition of "de Mains en mains" will take place from November 21st to 28th, 2026, 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. They will also discover a brand-new exhibition of heritage and contemporary creations by Van Cleef & Arpels.

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 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.

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

Discover all the jewelry professions

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