In its October 21 sale, Aguttes offers a selection of magnificent antique and vintage chains, long necklaces with elaborate links and watches with mesh bracelets. Simply sublime.

Museums in France are finally reopening, complete with a raft of new exhibitions or extensions, whether dedicated to jewelry or not: here’s a quick round-up of those I’ll be going (back) to see.

The course approach is very interesting because it’s cross-cutting and goes far beyond the gemstones themselves. I learned more about several of my key areas of interest in it : literature, travel, history…

Courses provided by The School of Jewelry Arts are also aimed at young audiences of between 5 and 18. I attended the one entitled “Discovering the World of Stones” for teenagers.

If Santa Claus was a cool dude, this is what he’d bring me this Christmas : a pink diamond, a painting by Van Dongen, a 100% jewelry trip to Peru and a “Tutti Frutti” bracelet!