INSTITUT DE BIJOUTERIE

The Institut de Bijouterie de Saumur (IBS) is a private institution specialized in jewelry-making trades. Its distinctive feature: concentrating its entire curriculum on a single field — bijouterie-joaillerie — rather than a broad range of applied art disciplines.

Programs and approach

The school offers a progressive pathway from initial training in arts and crafts trades (CAP and brevet des métiers d'art level) up to the DN MADE mention Objet, oriented toward jewelry creation. Apprenticeship holds an important place here, with a significant share of work-study training and connections with workshops and companies in the sector.

The pedagogy combines technical mastery of the workshop — setting, metal forming, polishing, shaping — with drawing, design, and digital tools (CAD/3D modeling, prototyping). The aim is to train practitioners capable of both executing and designing, whether in artisanal workshops or the luxury industry.

Who this is for

This profile suits students who already know they want to work with precious materials and small objects, and who are looking for a highly professionalizing program rather than a generalist design curriculum. The DN MADE Objet subsequently allows for further studies (DN MADE 3rd year, diplôme supérieur des métiers d'art) or direct entry into workshops.

As with any private school, it is advisable to check directly with the institution regarding admission procedures, statuses (initial, apprenticeship), and current costs.