Experience with Virginie:

Private masterclasses & jeweler visits

• Behind-the-scenes access to prestigious Place Vendôme jewelry houses
• Private gemology and jewelry masterclasses
  

Bespoke Design & Curation Services

• Vintage and antique jewelry curation
• Personal jewelry design consultations
• 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 masterclasses, bespoke design consultations, sourcing exceptional gemstones and vintage or antique jewelery pieces, and privileged access to Paris’s finest jewelry houses, offering members insider knowledge of haute joaillerie craftsmanship and heritage.