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, sharing the discoveries, histories and personal experiences.
Friday 4 December
From Maharajas to Place Vendôme
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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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 · 40 seats only
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The Art of Seduction in Perfumery
Franziska Josteit
16:00 · English · Workshop & Luxury High Tea
What if a perfume could make an impact far beyond a first impression? And what if we would use perfume as personal branding, or even as an invisible accessory to express our unique personality?
In this session the perfume designer Franziska Josteit will teach you how to get under people's skin, literally, and leave a lasting impression. Because don't we all want to be desired, and remembered?
Tickets €145 · 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 · 40 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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Dior Signed Jewels | Privately Kept
Yasmin Stevens
17:00 · English · Private Collection Preview & Luxury High Tea
An invitation into a collection rarely seen outside its cases. Join Yasmin Stevens to discover signed Dior jewels, from one-off creations to catalogued limited editions. Hear their stories and see the pieces in person over high tea at Hotel Des Indes.
Tickets €130 · High tea included · 30 places
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Plan your visit
All events take place at the Van Brienen Salon at The Hotel Des Indes, Lange Voorhout 54–56, The Hague, during The Winter Salon.
Talks are held in the language indicated. Please check your chosen event’s ticket details before booking.
