The Timeless Jewels show is a annual Parisian jewelry fair, antique jewelry, contemporary creations and, since 2023, gems.
The third edition of Timeless Jewels will be held from Thursday 21 to Sunday 24 November 2024 at the Hôtel de l'Industrie, located at 4 place Saint-Germain-des-Prés, Paris 6thThe Hôtel de l'Industrie, which hosts the show, is a historic Parisian venue dedicated to the promotion of craftsmanship and innovation, providing a prestigious setting for this event.
This fair is aimed at the general public, from beginners to enthusiasts and discerning amateurs. Visitors have the opportunity to interact directly with jewelry antique dealers and jewelry designers, discover their sources of inspiration, and acquire unique pieces.
Highlights of the Timeless Jewels show:
The competition " The Alchemist's Prize«
Focus on innovation and expertise in jewelry. Each year, a theme is proposed to challenger exhibitors to stimulate their creativity. The 2024 edition is dedicated to the Tahitian pearl, with the theme "PEARL GAMES." This competition aims to celebrate innovation and expertise in jewelry, and invites designers to explore the richness and diversity of this fascinating gem.
An exceptional jury:
The 2024 session will be chaired by Brigitte Péry, the last owner of the famous Ateliers Péry and president of the jury. She will be joined by renowned professionals such as:
Alain Cartier, expert in Cartier objects; Laurent Couderc, fine jewelry setter, Van Cleef & Arpels expert; Lydia Courteille, renowned jewelry designer; Gabrielle de Montmorin, specialist journalist; Nathalie Muller, director of the Joaillerie Parisienne fine jewelry workshop; Caterina Murino, actress and jewelry designer; Paul Paradis, professor of art history at L'École des Arts Joailliers; Karl Petit, architect and designer with a passion for art and jewelry; Emmanuel Piat, lapidary and colored stone dealer; Gaëtan Pinot, pearl expert and director of Schmittgall; Dominique Tissier, visual artist and jewelry designer.
Pearl Conferences:
THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 21, 15:00 p.m.: “Pearls” by Gaëtan Pinot, general manager of Schmittgall.
A passionate specialist, he invites you to explore the world of cultured pearls and natural pearls, to discover their origins, production techniques, and the unique characteristics of each type. A must-see for lovers of beautiful pearls.
FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 22, 15:00 p.m.: “The Mabé pearl of Mayotte” by Antoine Ganne, pearl farmer and Mabé pearl producer and founder of Nuru Kombé.
This pearl farmer cultivates a unique shell in his underwater field, located in the Mayotte lagoon marine nature reserve: the Pteria Penguin, otherwise known as the pearl mussel. This is an opportunity to better understand the world of these uniquely colored pearls, produced in Mayotte, the second largest pearl production site in France.
The conference will be followed by a demonstration workshop around the pearl: “The delicate art of stringing beads” by Soïzic Potier, founder of Ethéa.
> Programs of all conferences during the show
Over the course of the four jewelry days, the public will have the opportunity to discover the world of jewelry and its key players up close, in an intimate atmosphere, and to interact directly with jewelry antique dealers and designers. In this secure setting with spaced-out stands reminiscent of the "boutique" spirit, you will be able to try on and purchase the jewelry on display.
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