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 general public.

The fourth edition of "de Mains en mains" will take place in Lyon from November 23rd to December 1st, 2024, at the InterContinental Lyon – Hotel Dieu, and, for first time, from February 12th to 16th, 2025, at Clermont-Ferrand. Both of these cities boast a dynamic jewelry ecosystem and a vast employment market. 

Participants will be able to attend a Parcours Métiers (Professional pathways) with professional jewelry experts, as well as classes, conferences and workshops offered by L’ÉCOLE, School of Jewelry Arts. Also, patrimonial and contemporary creations will be showcased to illustrate the inventiveness and ingenuity of Van Cleef & Arpels since its foundation. 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.

Professional pathways

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

The Parcours Métiers (Professional 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 Parcours Métiers is also open to the general public, upon reservation, on the weekends. All can attend to craftsmen’s interactive demonstrations of savoir-faire. An orientation area, hosted by jewelry schools and the Human Resources team from Van Cleef & Arpels, presents training courses and career opportunities available in the field.

Discovering jewelry professions

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

Discovering the profession of jeweller

Sharing feedback

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

Fourth edition of "de Mains en mains"

  • Fourth edition of "de Mains en mains"

     

    Dates: from November 23rd, to December 1st, 2024

    Location: InterContinental® Lyon – Hotel Dieu

    20 quai Jules Courmont, 69002 Lyon

     

    This edition includes: 

    The Parcours Métiers

    The exhibition Discovering jewelry with Van Cleef & Arpels

    Conferences, courses, workshops, and books by

    L'ÉCOLE, School of Jewelry Arts

    Roundtable discussions on career guidance

    and training

     

    The event will take place for the first time at The Comédie de Clermont-Ferrand from February 12th to February 16th, 2025.

     

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