L'ÉCOLE is back to the Middle East !

Let yourself be amazed by a bouquet of legendary flowers in the company of two jewelry historians. Have you ever wondered why laurel wreaths crown the heads of victorious sports champions? Or why papyrus was so critical in ancient Egypt? Love, passion, tribute to the gods... Discover a few of the many symbolic meanings of flowers throughout the centuries.

How was constructed the poetic and romantic universe so characteristic of Van Cleef & Arpels, synonymous with dreams and enchantment? Born out of a love story, the High Jewelry Maison founded in 1906 progressively developed under the influence of remarkable personalities and events.

The most ancient diamonds date all the way back to 3.5 billion years ago. A miracle of nature, their geological formation gave them remarkable physical properties, which conferred upon them a unique role in history and mythology.
The very origin of the word, “adamas ” (“invincible, unconquerable” in Greek), recalls the uniqueness of this gem.
Embark on a voyage to discover the diamond, between science and history, with our experts as your guides.

As a source of emotion, jewelry has always been chosen to express love for the beloved one. Intimate gifts, sometimes concealing a secret relationship, these jewels have so much to tell! Let us go through their history, from Antiquity to the present day, and decipher the secret language of Love.

The richness of the floral universe has long been a source of inspiration for all jewelers. The Flora book, which the Musée des Arts Décoratifs in Paris had published in partnership with L'ÉCOLE, School of Jewelry Arts deciphers an intricate selection of jewels, from the 17th century to the present day.

Your kids may create precious boxes following the High Jewelry tradition! The children take their inspiration from the time-honored High Jewelry tradition for creating Precious Boxes like the Minaudière® and from the the Mystery Setting™ technique, in order to adorn and customize according to their personal taste and wishes, using their inner creativity.

Inspire your children for their first jewelry design! The children get to choose a template from among the models offered. Then, they design, cut out, and decorate with mosaics, rhinestones, ribbons, feathers, according to their inspiration. 

The Diamond Week is a short program developed by L’ÉCOLE and focusing on diamonds through the following topics: “The 4 C's of the Diamond”, “Diamonds Around the World” and “The Diamond: A Gemological Exception”.