“Précieuses Confluences” was set up to give those working in France’s jewellery industry the opportunity to meet potential clients and partners from around the world. The event was founded and developed by the Union Française de la Bijouterie, Joaillerie, Orfèvrerie, des Pierres et des Perles or UFBJOP (the French association for the jewellery, gold- and silver smithery, stone and pearl industries). It is a joint industry initiative supported by Francéclat (France’s professional committee for economic development serving the watchmaking, jewellery, gold- and silver smithery and tableware sectors), with the shared aim of making businesses working in these sectors more competitive, ambitious and innovative and helping them raise their profile.
This event offers networking opportunities for all those working in the jewelry industry, in France and beyond, from luxury brands to department and chain stores and retailers, as well as production studios and facilities, lapidaries, diamond merchants, stone and pearl dealers, those working in the artistic trades, designers, 3D designers and many more. It is open to those specializing in any aspect of the jewelry and watchmaking sectors.
French and international brands and retailers are always on the lookout for fresh creative talent and skills, as well as production studios and facilities that can help them bring high-quality products to their customers and become more competitive.
This annual two-day networking event is held in Paris and offers attendees the opportunity to take part in 30-minute business meetings that will hopefully lead to professional partnerships.
Attendees can continue networking and sharing their expertise with industry professionals and partners at the drinks reception held at the end of the first day.
THE ORGANIZERS
The UFBJOP: a professional association driving progress in the sector
Since its foundation in 1864, the UFBJOP has been responsible for promoting all trades involved in the jewellery, gold- and silver smithery, stone and pearl sectors, celebrating and developing their traditions and heritage and supporting them to grow. It brings together all those working in these sectors, encompassing the disciplines they cover to form a universal vision of this craft industry that has become a world-renowned luxury sector. Its members include big names from Place Vendôme, studios, jewellery manufacturers, designer brands, designers, setters, gold- and silversmiths, precious metals traders, diamond merchants and stone and pearl dealers. The UFBJOP represents a French industry that accounts for 6.8 billion euros in exports and is highly competitive within the global jewellery market.
The UFBJOP recently celebrated the 150th anniversary of the opening of its school, the Haute Ecole de Joaillerie (HEJ), which provides initial training, sandwich courses and ongoing professional development in trades involved in the jewellery sector to 720 students each year. It boasts a 100% employment rate for its graduates, making it a key source of talent for studios, major luxury brands and the sector more generally. The HEJ is constantly looking to the future by growing its international reputation and adapting its courses to meet the industry’s needs.
UFBJOP
58 rue du Louvre, 75002 Paris
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Précieuses Confluences contact
Laurence Chevillon : l.chevillon@bjop.fr
”Over the past ten years, Précieuses Confluences—an initiative of the French Union of Jewelry, Precious Metals, and Gemstones (BJOP)—has established itself as an essential event for reflection, discussion, and forward-looking dialogue among professionals in the jewelry industry. And for the 2026 edition, which will mark its tenth anniversary, “Précieuses Confluences” aims to bring together designers, manufacturers, experts, and French and international brands to discuss the major changes reshaping our industry. Thus, over three days from November 3 to 5, discussions will center on three major themes, showcasing our sector’s ability to combine craftsmanship, innovation, and excellence.
Daniel CambourPRESIDENT OF THE UFBJOP
The first day will explore the synergies between major French and international brands and the French industry, with the aim of identifying development opportunities that enhance the appeal of the French jewelry sector.
The second day will focus on fostering a dialogue between the artisan’s craftsmanship and the power of new technologies, which herald new prospects for jewelry companies.
To conclude this anniversary edition, speakers will share their vision of upcoming transformations, in order to anticipate the challenges and opportunities that will shape the jewelry industry of the future.
Thus, in this 10th edition, Précieuses Confluences will reaffirm its role as a think tank and a leading event for the entire jewelry ecosystem.
”2024 was a record-breaking year for jewelry production in France, which is now more prominent than ever on the world stage. Many challenges were met: deployment of production capacity throughout the country, development of skills, know-how and training, and collaborative synergies. It is in the field of innovation that our companies are also distinguishing themselves and investing: new industrial and digital technologies, artificial intelligence.
Bernadette Pinet-CuoqEXECUTIVE PRESIDENT OF THE UFBJOP AND PRESIDENT OF THE HAUTE ÉCOLE DE JOAILLERIE
Under the aegis of the Union Française BJOP, founder of these business meetings, the 2025 edition of Précieuses Confluences will be the center of gravity of this abundant and fertile dynamic for an industry that is committed, competitive and emblematic of French excellence.
The next partnership begins with a meeting that will shape the future of our trade.
Francéclat
Francéclat is the professional committee for economic development serving all areas of the watchmaking, jewelry and tableware sectors, from manufacturing to distribution.
In line with its public service remit, it puts in place collective measures in a range of areas that aim to respond to the needs of businesses in these sectors, from design and innovation to standards and regulations, making production systems more efficient, statistical and economic studies, development within France and abroad and digital transformation.
These measures are funded by an earmarked tax (the “Taxe HBJOAT”), which was introduced by the French parliament at the request of the professional bodies for each of these industries.
Its 2020-2023 targets and performance agreement signed with the French Ministry of Finance is structured around 4 key areas:
- Designing in France
- Manufacturing in France
- Distributing in France
- Raising the sector’s international profile
Précieuses Confluences is one of the industry initiatives funded by Francéclat and has been developed in partnership with the UFBJOP.
Francéclat
22 avenue Franklin D. Roosevelt
75008 PARIS
+33 1 56 77 29 00
franceclat.fr
Précieuses Confluences contact :
Claire Henimann : c.henimann@franceclat.fr
”For the past ten years, Précieuses Confluences has been the place where the craftsmanship that enriches our industry meets the innovations that shape its future. Now more than ever, the competitiveness of the French jewelry industry depends on its ability to combine artisanal excellence, industrial efficiency, and new technologies.
Didier RouxPRESIDENT OF FRANCÉCLAT
”Jewelry manufacturing in France has experienced a 10-year cycle of remarkably strong growth, accompanied by profound transformations. To maintain this tremendous momentum despite an uncertain economic and geopolitical environment, companies must continue to invest in innovation, new technologies, and skills. Over the past ten years, Précieuses Confluences has become the forum where these transformations are shared and discussed between clients and workshops.
Hervé BuffetEXECUTIVE OFFICER, FRANCÉCLAT
2026 EDITION
FRENCH JEWELRY AT THE CROSSROADS OF EXCELLENCE IN KNOW-HOW AND VALUES OF RESPONSIBILITY
SPONSORS’ CLUB: “JEWELRY FOR EVERYONE” DUBAIL SCHOLARSHIP FUND
Précieuses Confluences launched a sponsorship module in 2020 to raise funds for the “Jewelry for Everyone” Dubail Scholarship for students of the Haute École de Joaillerie.
The goal of the “Jewelry for Everyone” Dubail Scholarship is to promote equality for everyone:
Providing students with quick, personalized financial assistance to fund their studies and give them a chance to begin a successful career in the jewelry industry.
Feedback from winners of the “Jewelry for Everyone” Dubail Scholarship in 2024-2025:
- “My dream is to become a jewelry designer and this scholarship has helped me believe in myself time and time again, and now more than ever.” – Apprentice in the second year of the professional training program at the Haute École de Joaillerie
- “Without this scholarship, I never could have fulfilled my dream.” – Apprentice in the second year of the specialized art professional training program at the Haute École de Joaillerie
Sponsors’ Club
What we guarantee for the Précieuses Confluences 2026 event:
- Visibility across all Précieuses Confluences communication tools: catalogs, website, platform, invitations, etc.
- Your brand will be featured on the UFBJOP and Francéclat social media accounts.
- Exclusivity: be the only representative from your profession during the two-day event.
- Organization of qualified and planned appointments with the participants.
What we guarantee with the UFBJOP Group:
- 1 year of promotion on all group networks: UFBJOP, HEJ, LFG, EPJ
- Professional and public events
- Meet major players in the industry
- Visibility in our documentation
- Creation of a qualified network
- Projection and overlay of your logo
- Communication about your brand and distribution of your marketing brochures
- Hyperlinks
- VIP invitations to UFBJOP Group events
Cost of sponsorship
- €10,000 for 1 year of promotion across all our networks and communication materials.
This amount will be contributed to the “Jewelry for Everyone” Dubail Scholarship for eligible students at the Haute École de Joaillerie.
Our 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023, 2024, 2025 sponsors:
Partners: your participation bears witness to the industry’s commitment to the future and to its youngest members. Thank you!
