The 2026-2027 calendar, through a diamond dealer's eyes.
Every year Paris hosts shows dedicated to minerals, precious stones and jewellery. Here are the events I recommend, and what you will find there.
Dates : Mid-November, 2026 dates to be confirmed
Venue : Institut National de Gemmologie, 33 rue La Boétie, Paris 8th
Access : Open to the public
Gemstones, appraisal and talks by specialists. A good place to learn how to look at a coloured stone.
Dates : 4 to 6 December 2026, 10 am to 7 pm
Venue : Espace Charenton, 327 rue de Charenton, Paris 12th
Access : Entry €10 (reduced €7)
Minerals, fossils and gemstones from around the world. Mostly crystals and fine stones, very few natural diamonds. A second edition takes place in spring (in 2026, 10 to 12 April).
Dates : 16 to 18 January 2027, then in September
Venue : Paris Expo Porte de Versailles
Access : Trade only
The jewellery trade show for buyers and brands. Two editions a year.
Dates : Late January and above all early July
Venue : Place Vendôme area, Paris 1st
Access : Presentations by invitation
During Haute Couture week, major Place Vendôme houses unveil their high jewellery collections. The windows alone are worth the walk.
Dates : Usually early March (in 2026, 6 to 8 March)
Venue : Dojo de Paris, 21 avenue de la Porte de Châtillon, Paris 14th
Access : Open to the public
Minerals, fossils, meteorites, gems and jewellery. Ideal to discover the mineral world with family.
Dates : Late February to early March, and late September to early October
Venue : Paris, several venues
Access : Shows by invitation, some events open
During September Fashion Week, Francéclat also showcases French jewellery design (in 2026: Rendez-Vous, 2 to 5 October, Tuileries garden).
Dates checked on 3 October 2026 on the organisers' websites. Please confirm them before you go.
Fell for a stone? I welcome you by appointment in Paris 9th to show you certified diamonds and coloured stones, and explain what makes their value.
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