Red is a powerful color, maybe the only color worthy of universal meaning, symbolizing blood and wealth. Red gemstones would therefore be particularly praised for their magical, energetic or prophylactic properties. Garnets are no exceptions. As Professor Michel Pastoureau highlighted in his book The History of Color: “In some languages, the word for red was […]
Did you know that the world of photography represents a veritable gold mine in the history of jewels? In the nineteenth century, from the workshops on the Grands Boulevards to the World Fairs, jewels served as both frame and object of experimentation for photographers. And jewelers sublimated the art of the portrait, whether official or […]
Create a diamond grading report step by step just like in a laboratory. 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 […]
Create a diamond grading report step by step just like in a laboratory. 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 […]
Create a diamond grading report step by step just like in a laboratory. 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 […]
Presented by L’ÉCOLE, School of Jewelry Arts, the upcoming exhibition titled “An Eye for Beauty, the Illuminata Jewelry Collection” promises to be a captivating journey into the world of collecting by an eminent collector from Hong Kong. This marks the fourth installment in the “Through the Eyes of a Connoisseur” series dedicated to the nuances […]
L’ÉCOLE Asia Pacific, School of Jewelry Arts, is pleased to announce an enchanting public event, inviting visitors to explore the beauty in the multifaceted world of jewelry. This event features a series of exclusive experiences, including the opportunity to explore the "An Eye for Beauty: The Illuminata Jewelry Collection" exhibition and various jewelry course demonstrations. […]
Seated at the jeweler's workbench, and guided by professional jeweler, the teenagers become acquainted with the world of the jewelry making professions and with the specific techniques involved in making jewelry mock-ups--the process via which the initial design takes three dimensional forms for the first time. Artistic activities play an essential role in children's education […]
L’ÉCOLE, School of Jewelry Arts, is proud to present an upcoming exhibition titled “Journey with Minerals”. The exhibition is in partnership with the renowned Mineralogy Museum of Mines Paris - PSL. This captivating showcase delves into the fascinating world of minerals and reveal their intricate properties and poetic features. This eighth exhibition by L’ÉCOLE in […]
In celebration of the 5th anniversary of L'ECOLE Asia Pacific, a newly curated exhibition titled "Shakudo: from Samurai Ornaments to Jewelry" will be unveiled on December 11th. For one of the first exhibition devoted to shakudō, L'ECOLE highlights the technique, uses and fascinating history of this black metal traditionally used in Japan for the decorative […]
In April, L’ÉCOLE Asia Pacific, School of Jewelry Arts is celebrating the centenary of the International Exhibition of Modern Decorative and Industrial Arts with a vast range of programs featuring an art movement of the twentieth century: Art Deco. As part of this program, L’ÉCOLE Asia Pacific is unveiling the newly curated exhibition “Divine Jewels: The Pursuit of […]
The University Museum and Art Gallery of the University of Hong Kong and L’ÉCOLE, School of Jewelry Arts, are honoured to welcome for the first time an exhibition devoted to jewellery designs, jewellery masterpieces, and the process of creating art from precious metals and stones. Little studied and published, even more rarely exhibited, jewellery drawings […]