Mineral Expo Paris: an invitation to marvel!

Over three days, comeand explorethe history and origins of minerals and rough stones, and learn how they are extracted, cut, and transformed into jewelry.

Sharespecial moments with200 international exhibitors who are passionate about their field and eager to share their expertise.

Creators' area, unique and original pieces designed by talented creators and a wide selection of cut stones to be mounted according to your tastes.

Conferences: a rich and varied program 

Enjoy a rich program of conferences on a variety of topics.

FRIDAY
2:00 p.m. – Room 2 / Alain CARION: The life of a rock dealer

3:30 p.m. – Room 1 / Dr. Stéphane RENARD & Dr. Laurent MASSI: Fluid inclusions in geology/gemology

SATURDAY
1:30 p.m. – Room 2 / Dr. Laurent MASSI: Burma : Land of Gems and Adventures

2:00 p.m. – Room 1 / Valentine DEMETZ (LFG): What gem inclusions teach us

3:00 p.m. – Room 2 / Alain CARION: The hunt for meteorites

3:30 p.m. – Room 1 / Christophe PERAY: Crystal hunting in the Mont Blanc massif

4:00 p.m. – Room 2 / Dr. Stéphane RENARD: Lithotherapy from a scientific perspective

SUNDAY
11:30 a.m. – Room 1 / Françoise TARDY CARRIERE: Mother-of-pearl and its secrets

2:00 p.m. – Room 1 / Dr. Stéphane RENARD: Lithotherapy from a scientific perspective

3:00 p.m. – Room 2 / Valentine DEMETZ & Annabelle HERREWEGHE (LFG): What gem inclusions teach us

3:30 p.m. – Room 1 / Sarah BATIFOL PETIT: Choosing gems for jewelry design

Themed exhibition: "Inclusions in Minerals: Hidden Beauties, Revealed Wonders"

A photographic exhibition by Matthaüs Parshchikov reveals "the art of inclusions": each image reveals a crystal as a work of art, where science and aesthetics come together.

Activities at the stand: enjoy the experience on site

Throughout the show, a wide rangeof activities will be on offer:

• author signings 
• Gem cutting demonstrations by various artisans  
• Free gem identification by the French Gemology Laboratory (LFG) and the National Gemology Institute (ING) 
• contest to win a microscope

Get your tickets to discover or rediscover the fascinating world of minerals and gems at Mineral Expo Paris!