Talks & High Tea
4–6 December 2026 · Hotel Des Indes, The Hague
Jewels that carried perfume, organised a day, whispered a flirtation or travelled between cultures. Meet passionate experts, collectors and storytellers who bring the world of jewellery to life through their discoveries, knowledge and personal experiences.
From royal treasures to couture jewellery, our intimate talks and workshops offer time to look closely, ask questions and continue the conversation.
Friday 4 December
From Maharajas to Place Vendôme
Dr Céline Rose David
16:30 · English · Talk
From Indian royal treasuries to the workshops of Cartier, discover how extraordinary commissions, gemstones and a fascination with colour and texture helped shape European jewellery.
Tickets €40 · 40 seats only
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The French Crown Jewels: Stolen, Sold, Recovered and Sold Again
Michael Nord
18:00 · English · Talk
The French crown jewels have lived through more than one dramatic disappearance. Join Michael Nord to follow the diamonds, emeralds and sapphires once worn by queens and empresses through centuries of theft, sales and unexpected reunions. Discover the remarkable story of the Regent diamond and where some of these royal treasures can be found today.
Tickets €40 · 40 seats only
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Saturday 5 December
Frankincense, Myrrh and Gold
Dr Sigrid van Roode
13:00 · English · Talk & fragrance experience
What lies behind the gifts of the Three Wise Men? Explore the intimate relationship between scent and adornment, from ancient traditions to precious perfume jewels. Afterwards, experience a selection of fragrances for yourself.
Tickets €40 · 30 seats only
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From Value to Expression: Bringing European Art Jewellery to China
从价值到表达：让中国看见艺术家珠宝
Chenchen 晨晨 · ChensFlavor 晨味
15:00 · Chinese 中文 · Talk & Evening Aperitivo
What makes a jewel valuable, and what makes us want to wear it? Chenchen explores how European art jewellery finds its audience in China, sharing her perspective on the connections between artists and collectors. A conversation about cultural differences, individual taste and learning to see jewellery beyond its precious materials.
Tickets €60 · Aperitivo included · 30 seats only
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The Art of Seduction in Perfumery
Franziska Josteit · LuisaJo Wild Perfumery
17:00 · English · Workshop & Evening Aperitivo
What if your perfume could say something about you before you speak and stay in someone’s memory after you leave? Perfume designer Franziska Josteit explores scent as an intimate form of personal expression. Discover how a fragrance can work with your skin and character to become something unmistakably yours, over a luxury aperitivo at Hotel Des Indes.
Tickets €60 · Aperitivo included · 30 seats only
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Sunday 6 December
48 Hours of Functional Dazzle
Julia Bocanet
11:00 · English · Talk
A fan that flirts. A ring that sends a message. A chatelaine that keeps the day in order. Follow a lady and a gentleman through an imaginary forty-eight hours in which the ingenious jewellery habits of past centuries are still very much alive.
Tickets €40 · 30 seats only
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Juwelen & Mensen
Martijn Akkerman
14:00 · Nederlands · Lezing, luxe high tea & boeksignering
Een juweel kan eeuwen meegaan. Maar het zijn de mensen die het onvergetelijk maken. Ontdek de liefdes, herinneringen en bijzondere levens achter schitterende sieraden, tijdens een verfijnde high tea met Martijn Akkerman.
Na de lezing signeert hij zijn boek Sprekende Juwelen.
Tickets €130 · Inclusief high tea · 30 plaatsen
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Jewels of the Couture Houses
Chanel, Yves Saint Laurent, Dior and many more
Yasmin Widyanti
17:00–18:30 · English · Masterclass & Evening Aperitivo Service
From Chanel’s unmistakable style to the bold creations of Yves Saint Laurent and the theatrical imagination of Dior, jewellery has helped define the great couture houses. Join collector and connoisseur Yasmin Widyanti to discover the designers, craftsmanship and stories behind these creations, with evening aperitivo service and time for conversation.
Tickets €60 · Evening aperitivo service included · 30 seats only
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Plan your visit
All events take place in the Van Brienen Salon at Hotel Des Indes, Lange Voorhout 54–56, The Hague, during The Winter Salon.
Talks and workshops are held in the language indicated. Places are limited, so advance booking is recommended. Please check your chosen event’s ticket details before booking.