Jewelry takes the spotlight from its case. After editions in 2017, 2020 and 2023, Parcours Bijoux returns from October 1 to 31, 2026 with nearly 35 events spread across Paris and on the city’s doorstep. Galleries, schools, cultural institutions and more unexpected venues will host for a month exhibitions, performances, encounters, conferences and workshops around contemporary French and international jewelry. Most exhibitions are free to attend, while some workshops, performances or events require a reservation or a ticket.
And here, preciousness isn’t measured only in carats. Artists work with metal, of course, but also with hair, sand, bone, nylon, horsehair, or salvaged materials. The jewel becomes sculpture, a talisman, a keepsake, a manifesto—or a wearable object.
Among the roughly thirty proposals announced, a few stand out for their venue, their staging, or their stance.
Cartographies Sensibles – Jewelry, bodies and inner landscapes, October 1–4
At the Syndrome de Stendhal, in the 20th arrondissement, six artists blend jewelry, photography, objects, sounds, texts, natural elements and scents in a sensory journey. A collective performance is scheduled for October 3 at 8 p.m.
Chilean Cocktail Vol.3, October 1–4
At the Artivistas gallery, seven Chilean artists use copper, resin, wool, organza, horsehair, and reclaimed objects, even down to used deodorant roll-on beads. On October 4, a workshop “Create Your Domestic Ghost” will be followed by lectures and a roundtable.
GAA'YÚ GUENDA – The Five Gifts of the Gods, from October 1 to 24
At the Mexican Cultural Institute, the exhibition draws on the five senses in the pre-Hispanic world. A lecture on the history of Mexican jewelry, a workshop on filigree, and a visit with the artists round out the program.
Laundry Day, from October 2 to 11
The Big Bijou collective invades Billy Wash, a real laundromat on rue de l’Agent-Bailly. The handmade pieces sit between the machines, likely one of the most surprising showcases of the route.
The Secret Life of Objects, from October 2 to 11
At the Atelier Néerlandais, jewelry and objects are treated as talismans, amulets or storied mementos. A late opening is planned on October 2, followed by a vernissage on October 7 until 10 pm.
View from Venus’ Mountain, from October 3 to 7
At the Cabanon Paris, three designers from Gothenburg and three jewelers based in Graz juxtapose their views on Venus, the female body, and Willendorf’s famous Venus.
Shadows Cast, from October 3 to 31
Élisabeth Coronel transforms photographed silhouettes from urban, industrial, or natural landscapes into jewelry made on rusty metal disks. A talk with the artist is scheduled for October 10.
Gargantua, from October 5 to 17
At Galerie Psyché Paris, four artists draw on Rabelais’ giant to probe excess, appetite, and the body. A session titled “Gargantua and Us” is set for October 8.
Recreation, from October 5 to 14
At 59 rue de Bretagne, Aude Medori and Galatée Pestre reveal what precedes the finished piece: handprints, trials, found jewelry, misfires and revivals. A peek behind the setting process.
What Remains, from October 6 to 17
The route also passes through Le 6b in Saint-Denis, a five-minute walk from the RER. Three artists explore memory, time, and disappearance through immersive and participatory installations.
A Pool in the Ocean, from October 6 to 18
At the Atelier Néerlandais, members of The Pool ~ Amsterdam Jewelry Collective present duo- and group-made pieces. Heated nylon, beads, acrylic, and sculptural forms compose jewelry designed to pinch or tickle the skin.
Compostable, from October 8 to 13
At the Galerie La Petite Semaine, hair, mother-of-pearl, sand, or bone replace traditional precious materials. The artists imagine biodegradable, recyclable, or evolving jewelry and directly question the notion of value.
Soft Armour, from October 8 to 11
At the Galerie Bleu Sedaine, five artists treat the jewelry as a soft armor: it protects, envelops, or, conversely, emphasizes the body's vulnerability.
JaMCabaret 2026, from October 9 to 11
At the Galerie Objectif 17, students and recent graduates from the Jewellery and Metal program at the Royal College of Art, London present research on metal, digital materials, the body, and performance. A meet-and-greet with the artists is planned for October 10 at 11 am.
Suzanne Somogyi, A Memory of French Contemporary Jewelry, from October 15 to 24
At the Galerie Amira Sliman Jewellery in Montmartre, the exhibition revisits this creator who arrived in Paris in 1976, known for her one-of-a-kind pieces in plexiglass, aluminum, enamels, or cut pebbles.
The Humour in Contemporary Jewelry, on October 15
At the Musée des Arts Décoratifs, historian Michèle Heuzé revisits the playful deconstructions, provocations, and unexpected materials used by designers. The talk is open to the public with registration.
Jewels, Statues, on October 16
During the nocturne at the Palais Galliera, five models, each wearing a spectacular jewel, stroll through the exhibition Weave, Embroider, Sublimate. The Know-How of Fashion. They occasionally pose beside works, between fashion show and living tableau. Performance from 6:30 to 8 pm, included with exhibition ticket.
Workshop on Japanese Techniques, from October 17 to 19 and then October 23 to 25
At the Atelier Elemento, master jeweler Kimiaki Kageyama guides participants through shibuichi, a copper-based Japanese alloy, and various inlay techniques. Two three-day sessions are planned.
The Jewelry: An Art Where the Body is the Material, October 20 and 21
At the INHA, researchers, artists, and professionals gather over two days to explore the relationships between jewelry, the body, and materiality in the 20th and 21st centuries.
And the lineup doesn’t end there: Japons imaginés, Points de fuite, Couleur Matière, Duo, Ange ou Démon, Lines and Links Berlin-Paris, Double Spirale and Métal Pi(è)nce Rouge round out this 2026 edition.
Parcours Bijoux 2026 blasts open clasps and preconceptions. Contemporary jewelry has never been freer.
Dates and Opening Time
From October 1, 2026 to October 31, 2026
Official website
www.parcoursbijoux.com
