Until the early 18th century, most of the world's diamonds were found in India. Natural historians of the ancient world, like modern gemologists, have long been fascinated by this coveted gemstone. Following diamonds' trade routes, from ancient Indian mines to 21st-century technologies, L’ÉCOLE invites visitors to rediscover this iconic mineral. From rough stones to brilliant […]

Discover the first gemstone of Humanity. Embark on a fascinating journey into the pearl, a gem born from a living organism as famous as it is mysterious, a rare and precious witness to humanity’s first steps. Between natural and cultured pearls, freshwater and sea pearls, learn the secrets of their origins and formation. A tour […]

You will first choose the diamond that will accompany you throughout the course. You will then precisely observe it to determine its characteristics, according to the 4Cs grading system. You will also learn how to measure the diamond’s proportions. At the end of the course, you will have completed an entire grading report and will […]

Who was Roger Caillois? What were his sources of inspiration? How did stones influence his thoughts and writings? Through this talk, our speakers will take you to the heart of Roger Caillois’ exceptional collection, and explore his prose, deeply inspired by his "picture stones”. Developed by the teams at L’ÉCOLE, School of Jewelry Arts to […]

A gouaché is the first step in the creation of a High Jewelry piece: a painted design that will act as a guide for all the craftsmen involved – mock-up makers, jewelers, gemologists and stone setters. A highly skilled technique, it consists in depicting three-dimensional volumes: although the painted design is flat, the jewel is […]

A gouaché is the first step in the creation of a High Jewelry piece: A painted design that will act as a guide for all the craftsmen involved – mock-up makers, jewelers, gemologists and stone setters. A highly skilled technique, it consists in depicting three-dimensional volumes: although the painted design is flat, the jewel is […]

Try your hand at stone setting and wax sculpture techniques. This exceptional encounter will roll out in two chapters. For your first part, you will discover setting techniques, then you will execute your own mounting on silver. For your second part of your course, you will sculpt on a wax model and design the placement […]

Explore the first steps in creating a jewel. Using various sources of inspiration, understand the three stages which allow a jewel to be represented in two dimensions: the drawing, the tracing, and the gouaché. Experience the mock-up maker's gestures while creating a pewter mock-up, the first three-dimensional interpretation of the jewel. Cut a butterfly out […]

Try your hands at stone setting. A jeweler will initiate you into the different setting techniques, which you will execute yourself, while seated at the jeweler’s workbench. This course is given in English by a jeweler. The experience from this course is also covered in the 4-hour course From the Wax Project to the Setting […]

L’ÉCOLE Asia Pacific, School of Jewelry Arts announces the launch of The Engagement Ring: A Love Story, a new course dedicated to one of jewelry’s most enduring and emotionally charged forms. Closely aligned with L’ÉCOLE’s mission to explore jewelry through history, gemstones, and craftsmanship, the engagement ring offers a rich and engaging lens through which […]

Discover the wealth of legends associated with talisman jewels. You will discover the powers which stones have been believed to harbor and their meanings, as well as superstitions attached to animals and planets. The history and geography will take you on a voyage through centuries and civilizations; you will learn how designs and collections made […]

The first step in of the long process of creating a piece of jewelry, the jewelry drawing is an ancient practice that dates back to the Renaissance. Rendered in pencil, pen, or brush on various surfaces, such as paper, board, parchment, or tracing paper, it will give rise to the final jewelry piece. This course […]