Rubel & Ménasché
Women Entrepreneurs
Program
for Jewelry Designers

Next edition: January – July 2027 / Applications open on November 16, 2026

About Rubel & Ménasché

Rubel & Ménasché, the historic diamond partner to Place Vendôme‘s Maisons.

Serving the high jewelry and watchmaking Maisons, Rubel & Ménasché selects, from Rue de la Paix, natural diamonds that meet rigorous standards of quality, traceability and ethics.

Its integration into the Dali Group, alongside Dali Diamond in Antwerp and Ramkrishna in Surat, strengthens its control over the value chain.

With its in-house recutting workshop, Rubel & Ménasché embodies the excellence of the diamond craft and contributes to the splendour of French high jewelry.

Why this program?

Supporting the new generation of women entrepreneurs in jewelry.

Opening the doors to an industry that remains difficult to access.

Offering a privileged access to the professions, expertise and key players of the diamond industry.

What the program offers

Hybrid format, in person and online. Scroll from left to right.

Origin
& Traceability

  • Exploring the origins of diamonds, with insight into rough diamonds and producing countries
  • Understanding the challenges of traceability

Diamond
Expertise

  • Discovering natural diamond testing, quality control, cutting to fit a piece and cutting to specification
  • Working hands-on with an atelier: from initial brief to production follow-ups

Immersion in the
Value Chain

  • Perspectives on the industry – Antwerp & Surat
  • From rough to polished

Entrepreneurship
& Business Growth

  • Building a collection and a marketable offering
  • Development, structuring, negotiation

Creativity
& Market

  • Nurturing creativity: inspirations and trends
  • Understanding the desire for diamonds: expectations and storytelling

Personalised
Support

  • One-to-one mentoring sessions: benefiting from an outside perspective and tailored advice

Who Is the Program
For?

  • Women jewelry entrepreneurs registered in France, with at least three years of business experience
  • A desire to commit to a demanding yet supportive program exploring natural diamonds

  • A wish to expand one’s professional network and join a community of women entrepreneurs

Women Entrepreneurs Program

Timeline

 

Online applications: from November 16, 2026 to January 8, 2027

Online information sessions: November 19, and December 1st, 2026 at 11am (Paris time)

Notification of the 10 shortlisted applicants: week of January 11, 2027

Pitch to the jury for the 10 shortlisted applicants: January 15, 2027 (in Paris or by video conference)

Announcement of the selected participants: week of January 18, 2027

Launching of the program: January 28, 2027

Closing of the program: July 8, 2027

Governance
& Commitments

Program rules and charter

The jury includes representatives of the Dali Group, of which Rubel & Ménasché is a member, as well as Bernadette Pinet-Cuoq, Executive Chair of the UFBJOP, who holds a seat representing the institution.

Program Funding

Training sessions are offered free of charge to the participants by Rubel & Ménasché and its partners.

Group travel costs from Paris to other regions of France or abroad are covered by Rubel & Ménasché and its partners.

Individual travel expenses incurred by the winners to reach Paris or attend other parts of the program remain their responsibility.

How to apply

  1. Review the program rules and charter
  2. Gather your documents : ID, Kbis extract in the applicant’s name, proof of financial stability, portfolio, cover letter, presentation video (3min max)
  3. Submit your application online (link available from November 16, 2026, to January 8, 2027)
Submit my application

Contact

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Contact us

Industry Partners

Institutions, schools, networks and patrons: you can help to share the call for applications and support the program (through financial or in-kind sponsorship).

Become a partner

FAQ

Does the program provide access to raw materials?

No. The program focuses on passing on expertise (workshop, laboratory, traceability) and mentoring.

Can I apply if I use laboratory-grown diamonds?

At present, the program is dedicated to natural diamonds. Entrepreneurial projects that use laboratory-grown diamonds are not eligible.

How many selected participants are supported?

Each edition will support 3 to 4 women entrepreneurs to ensure personalised guidance.

Is there an application fee?

No, the program is entirely free of charge.

What are the key selection criteria?

Motivation, project viability, alignment with ethical values and natural diamonds, artistic and technical merit.

Is there an opportunity to talk with the team before submitting my application?

Yes. A webinar date will be shared on Rubel & Ménasché’s LinkedIn page to present the program and answer applicants’ questions.
Login details will be provided on this page and through our partners.

Personal data (GDPR)

Your data is used solely for the review of applications and the management
of the program. You have the right to access, rectify and delete your data by writing to us at dpo@rubel.fr

 

Photo credits: (c) Matthieu Oger

 

The R&M Women Entrepreneurs Program, an initiative by Rubel & Ménasché, in line with its commitment to the WEPs.