Experience with Virginie:

Private Atelier & Workshop Visits

• Behind-the-scenes access to prestigious Place Vendôme jewelry houses
• Private visits to traditional jewelry workshops and master craftsmen
• Exclusive tours of Van Cleef & Arpels' École des Arts Joailliers
• Meet renowned jewelry designers and gem setters in their studios

Bespoke Design & Creation Services

• Personal jewelry design consultations and sketching sessions
• Custom piece creation from concept to completion
• Stone selection guidance for bespoke commissions
• Private fittings and adjustment sessions

Virginie David brings third-generation expertise in precious stones to Phileas Society as a distinguished Parisian gemmologist and bespoke jeweler. Introduced to gemstones from childhood through family gem-sourcing trips to Asia, she developed an intimate understanding of exceptional stones and their origins.

Her professional journey spans prestigious positions with esteemed jewellers in Paris's Place Vendôme, Antwerp, London, and Dubai. Holding gemmology diplomas from both Institut National de Gemmologie (ING) and Gemological Institute of America (GIA), Virginie combines technical expertise with artistic vision.

Virginie shares her knowledge as an instructor at L'École des Arts Joailliers in Paris, established with Van Cleef & Arpels support, and serves as fine jewelry expert at ReSee, a curated marketplace specializing in authenticated luxury pieces. Her deep understanding of both contemporary and vintage jewelry ensures unparalleled expertise in acquisition and authentication.

At Phileas, Virginie creates exclusive jewelry experiences including private atelier visits, bespoke design consultations, sourcing exceptional stones, and privileged access to Paris's finest jewelry houses, offering members insider knowledge of haute joaillerie craftsmanship and heritage.