Have you ever heard of Lacloche Frères? This family business, founded in 1892 and established since 1901 on rue de la Paix, in the heart of the Parisian jewelers' district, enjoyed dazzling success until the early 1930s, when it suddenly disappeared. Relaunched by Jacques Lacloche in 1936, it closed permanently in 1967. Forgotten by the […]
Have you ever heard of Lacloche Frères? This family business, founded in 1892 and established since 1901 on rue de la Paix, in the heart of the Parisian jewelers' district, enjoyed dazzling success until the early 1930s, when it suddenly disappeared. Relaunched by Jacques Lacloche in 1936, it closed permanently in 1967. Forgotten by the […]
Discover the period when Lacloche shone the brightest in Paris. This 2-hour program includes a private visit of the exhibition guided by our Art Historian. During this course Follow our expert in this special program to travel back to Paris in the 1900s. Discover around Place Vendôme and rue de la Paix, where Lacloche established […]
Discover the period when Lacloche shone the brightest in Paris. This 2-hour program includes a private visit of the exhibition guided by our Art Historian. During this course Follow our expert in this special program to travel back to Paris in the 1900s. Discover around Place Vendôme and rue de la Paix, where Lacloche established […]
Discover the period when Lacloche shone the brightest in Paris. This 2-hour program includes a private visit of the exhibition guided by our Art Historian. During this course Follow our expert in this special program to travel back to Paris in the 1900s. Discover around Place Vendôme and rue de la Paix, where Lacloche established […]
Standing today as a testament to a relentless quest, L’ÉCOLE Asia Pacific, School of Jewelry Arts, unveils an unprecedented collection of Men’s Rings. This selection of over 300 rings embodies the 40-year passion of a man, the late French connoisseur and reputable art dealer Yves Gastou. Gastou’s ring collection, which took him on a journey […]
Date & Time Venue & Format Programme Speaker Language 22 April (Sat) 4:00 - 5:00 pm Theatre, Hong Kong Heritage Museum The Making of Versailles under King Louis XIV Dr. Florian Knothe, Associate Professor, Museum Director at University of Hong Kong Art Historian and Gemologist, Lecturer at L'ÉCOLE , School of Jewelry Arts English 18 […]
During the eighteenth century, Paris had become one of the great European centers for luxury industries, a foremost destination mentioned by almanacs, novelists, press and guidebooks. The French Rococo style infused European aristocratic tastes, giving birth to a golden era of creativity and sophistication. King Louis XV’s contemporaries came to prefer boutiques and arcades over […]
L’ÉCOLE Asia Pacific, School of Jewelry Arts presents its sixth exhibition “Daniel Brush, An Edifying Journey: Gold, Aluminum, Steel”, showcasing creations of the late American-born Contemporary artist Daniel Brush that are first shown to the public worldwide. “With the School’s mission to introduce diverse forms of jewelry arts to everyone, we are excited to be […]
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 […]
Explore how jewelry evolved through the history of jewelry, from the time of Louis XIV to the Art Deco period. From gemstones to precious metals, from the most innovative use of materials, from the Baroque to Art Deco, you will experiences, through the creations, the blossoming of modern jewelry. Finally you will have the privileged […]
Discover what it takes to create a High Jewelry masterpiece. After a brief introduction, you will sit down at the traditional and authentic jeweler's workbench and you will participate in four different workshops, guided through every step by the artisans themselves. You will practice sculpting on a piece of jewelry modeling wax, you will use […]