Transforms Het Nutshuis, a 207-year-old bank, into the Netherlands’ most beautiful Christmas destination for those who value meaningful objects that tell a story
Two days, one historic house, and a gathering of experts, jewelers, designers, and antique dealers. THE WINTER SALON is an intimate experience where shopping meets storytelling
Conversations That Matter
Attend Exclusive Talks
by fashion historian & collector Alexandre Vassiliev and jewellery expert & gemologist Celine Rose David
Limited to just 50 guests each
Brings her warmth, expertise, and passion for storytelling to the event.
Known for her refined eye as a certified jewellery valuer and gemmologist, Anita extends her gift for connection beyond the world of fine jewellery—guiding visitors through the schedule, introducing exhibitors, and ensuring everyone feels at home.
With her gracious presence and genuine enthusiasm for craftsmanship, she will makeThe Winter Salon tale come to life and turn it into a welcoming and memorable celebration of art and beauty.
This lecture by Céline Rose David traces the evolution of European jewelry from the sacred symbolism of the Middle Ages to the romantic reinterpretations of the 19th-century Medieval Revival.
Through exquisite craftsmanship and shifting cultural ideals, it reveals how materials, meaning, and style reflected both devotion and display.
Join a distinguished Belgian jewelry historian and gemologist Celine Rose David for a captivating lecture exploring the evolution of the diamond cut through the ages.
From the earliest hand-polished stones of the Renaissance to the precision and sparkle of modern brilliant cuts, this talk traces how craftsmanship, technology, and taste have shaped the world’s most coveted gem.
Jewelry historian and gemologist will trace the evolution of jewellery from ancient times to the antique revival period
Famous antiques collector, curator of www.vassilievfoundation.com and TV host will give a talk about curating 19th century antique costume and jewelry and art of collecting
Across millennia, gemstones have carried the shimmer of human dreams — precious creations of the Earth transformed into symbols of love, faith, and power.
This lecture traces their journey from the sacred amulets of ancient civilizations to the precision-cut brilliance of the modern age. In the courts of pharaohs, emperors, and queens, stones spoke a secret language: of devotion, destiny, and divine favor.
From her troubled childhood to the making of a legend!
This lecture explores how romance, passion, and ambition transformed the orphan from Aubazine into Coco Chanel — a visionary who redefined modern femininity.
From her early years singing in cafés and mingling with officers, to her rise in Parisian society and the creation of her timeless maison, Chanel’s life was an extraordinary blend of reinvention and rebellion.
