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Gem Insider Club
Become a gemstone trader
3 intensive days in Paris to understand the market, negotiate with confidence and build your strategy
Understand the real rules of the market and the people who shape it
Define your positioning and master the art of negotiation
Lay the foundations of a profitable, sustainable business
Everything you need to accelerate
An intensive 3-day programme
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Day 1 - Understanding the market
Step behind the scenes of the gem trade: from mine to jeweller, discover how stones truly circulate, who the key players are, and which regions matter most (Jaipur, Bangkok, Sri Lanka). You will finally understand the difference between rough and cut stones, and where the real margins lie.
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Day 2 - The art of negotiation
Learn the essential rules of negotiation, the mistakes to avoid and the best practices for building lasting relationships with your suppliers. Case studies, practical exercises, and an introduction to certificates: how to recognise true quality and buy at the right price.
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Day 3 - Building and securing your business
Discover how to manage the logistics (shipping, customs, insurance), finance and size a stock, and position yourself against the competition. We will also explore how to turn your purchases into a truly profitable and sustainable business.
An exclusive Masterclass in an intimate setting
Limited to 8 participants, early bird rate for the first to register
14, 15 et 16 mai 2026
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Your privileged path behind the scenes of the precious stone market
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Gain years of experience: Access proven methods and real-world insights directly, without going through the long road of trial and error.
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Beyond gemmology: Learn what schools don’t teach: negotiation, the real market and relationships with key industry players.
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Avoid costly mistakes: Save thousands of pounds by steering clear of the classic beginner traps (impulse purchases, false bargains).
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Building a genuine network: Discover how to establish lasting relationships of trust with suppliers, cutters and partners.
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Building the foundations of a profitable venture: Leave with a clear, structured vision to turn your passion into a serious and lasting business.
The expertise behind the masterclass
François Deprez is a precious stone dealer and founder of Bonnot Paris, a fine-jewellery house specialising in exceptional gemstones.
Known as the French Gem Hunter, he has spent years travelling the world's great trading hubs — Bangkok, Jaipur, Sri Lanka — to source the finest stones directly.
He built his path independently, step by step, establishing an international network rooted in trust. After launching a first venture in B2B stone trading, he founded Bonnot Paris with a clear vision: to open up access to quality gemstones and offer a genuine alternative to the traditional trade channels.
His dual perspective — that of a hands-on stone dealer and that of a luxury brand creator — allows him to share a singular expertise: understanding market flows, buying with discernment, avoiding costly mistakes, and turning a passion into a lasting pursuit.
François is a member of the ICA, the International Colored Gemstone Association.
Go behind the scenes of the coloured stone trade
Turn your passion into something real.
Benefit from hands-on, real-world experience that no school can offer.
Methods and strategies to turn your passion into a viable business.
Connections, conversations and opportunities within an exclusive, international world.
ICA Member Trader
François Deprez is the only French dealer / jeweller to be a member of the prestigious international association of coloured-stone dealers
Ready to turn your passion for stones into a genuine business?
Join the Gem Insider Club today.