Over the course of a week, craftsmen from Van Cleef & Arpels’ Lyon workshop shared and discussed about their experience, their everyday life and their passion with groups of students. These students tried their hand at stone setting or polishing pieces, particular techniques to these crafts dear to the Maison.

Several jewelry schools presented to students the different trainings dedicated to these traditional savoir-faire. Representatives of Van Cleef & Arpels's associated workshops shared their experience and the potential openings within companies.

As part of this initiative, L’École, School of Jewelry Arts, set at place Vendôme in Paris, moved to Lyon to propose a program composed of more than 20 lectures in gemology, conferences, or workshops towards adults or youngsters. Van Cleef & Arpels thereby proposed to discover the  jewelry crafts and bringing them to the greatest number.

On the dedicated website of this initiative, Van Cleef & Arpels proposes a sery of content giving a true dive in the life of the Maison. 

A selection of videos and podcasts gives the chance to discover each craft and gives to the Maison's workers a chance to speak, in order to highlight the meticulousness and excellence required for these exceptional savoir-faire.