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L'ÉCOLE, School of Jewelry Arts

L'ÉCOLE, School of Jewelry Arts

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    Gemmology Lesotho Legend

    The Lesotho Legend: from a Rough Diamond to a High Jewelry Collection

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    Nest in steel with 2 butterflies

    Talk Replay: Inside the World of Daniel Brush

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    The Emerald Routes

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    Daniel Brush, The Art of Line and Light

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    The Voyage of Gemstones ⏐ The great journey of precious red coral

    Voice of Jewels S11 ⏐ The Voyage of Gemstones

  • About L'ÉCOLE

    About L'ÉCOLE

    Supported by Van Cleef & Arpels, L'ÉCOLE, School of Jewelry Arts is dedicated to sharing jewelry culture to all.

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    Open to all – children and adults alike, whether passionate about jewelry or simply curious

    • Savoir-faire
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    • Youth programs
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    Gemmology Lesotho Legend

    The Lesotho Legend: from a Rough Diamond to a High Jewelry Collection

  • Talks

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    A rich program of expert-led talks, offered in-person or online

    • Upcoming talks
    • Replay
    • Gift a talk

    Highlight

    Nest in steel with 2 butterflies

    Talk Replay: Inside the World of Daniel Brush

  • Exhibitions

    Exhibitions

    Free exhibitions exploring all facets of jewelry culture

    • Current exhibitions
    • Upcoming exhibitions
    • Past exhibitions

    Highlight

    Orb

    The Emerald Routes

  • Books

    Books

    Publications, a bookshop and a library entirely dedicated to the jewelry arts

    • Publications
    • Bookshop
    • Library

    Highlight

    Cover of the book Daniel Brush. The Art of Line and Light

    Daniel Brush, The Art of Line and Light

  • Learn more

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    Podcast, videos and articles available online

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    The Voyage of Gemstones ⏐ The great journey of precious red coral

    Voice of Jewels S11 ⏐ The Voyage of Gemstones

  • About L'ÉCOLE

    About L'ÉCOLE

    Supported by Van Cleef & Arpels, L'ÉCOLE, School of Jewelry Arts is dedicated to sharing jewelry culture to all.

    • Discover L'ÉCOLE
    • L'ÉCOLE around the world
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    L'École des Arts Joailliers à Lyon

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  • Courses & workshops

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    Open to all – children and adults alike, whether passionate about jewelry or simply curious

    • Savoir-faire
    • World of gemstones
    • History of jewelry
    • Youth programs
    • Gift a course
    • All courses

    Highlight

    Gemmology Lesotho Legend

    The Lesotho Legend: from a Rough Diamond to a High Jewelry Collection

  • Talks

    Talks

    A rich program of expert-led talks, offered in-person or online

    • Upcoming talks
    • Replay
    • Gift a talk

    Highlight

    Nest in steel with 2 butterflies

    Talk Replay: Inside the World of Daniel Brush

  • Exhibitions

    Exhibitions

    Free exhibitions exploring all facets of jewelry culture

    • Current exhibitions
    • Upcoming exhibitions
    • Past exhibitions

    Highlight

    Orb

    The Emerald Routes

  • Books

    Books

    Publications, a bookshop and a library entirely dedicated to the jewelry arts

    • Publications
    • Bookshop
    • Library

    Highlight

    Cover of the book Daniel Brush. The Art of Line and Light

    Daniel Brush, The Art of Line and Light

  • Learn more

    Learn more

    Podcast, videos and articles available online

    • Podcast
    • Videos
    • Talks replay
    • Articles

    Highlight

    The Voyage of Gemstones ⏐ The great journey of precious red coral

    Voice of Jewels S11 ⏐ The Voyage of Gemstones

  • About L'ÉCOLE

    About L'ÉCOLE

    Supported by Van Cleef & Arpels, L'ÉCOLE, School of Jewelry Arts is dedicated to sharing jewelry culture to all.

    • Discover L'ÉCOLE
    • L'ÉCOLE around the world
    • Cultural partnerships
    • News & events

    Highlight

    L'École des Arts Joailliers à Lyon

    L'ÉCOLE in Lyon

  • Newsletter
  • Bespoke events

Languages

  • English
  • Français
Permanent campuses
Explore L’ÉCOLE’s activities all year round
  • Paris
  • Hong Kong
  • Shanghai
  • Dubai
Traveling programs
Discover L’ÉCOLE’s activities during special temporary events
  • Lyon
  • Tokyo
  • New York
  • Seoul

"The Art of Gold, 3000 Years of Chinese Treasures" Exhibition Images

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Ornement en or en forme de cigale avec incrustation de tourmaline, dynastie Ming, 1368-1644, collection Mengdiexuan.

Ornement en or en forme de cigale avec incrustation de tourmaline, dynastie Ming, 1368-1644, collection Mengdiexuan.

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A gold plaque, 4th to 3rd century BCE, Courtesy of the Mengdiexuan Collection. Photo Picspark Co

Gold plaque, 4th to 3rd century BCE, Mengdiexuan Collection.

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Gilt silver earring, Liao Dynasty, 907-1125, Courtesy of the Mengdiexuan Collection. Photo Picspark Co

Gilt silver earring, Liao Dynasty, 907-1125, Mengdiexuan Collection.

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Gilt-silver pouch-shaped ornament, 7th to 9th century, Courtesy of the Mengdiexuan Collection. Photo Picspark Co

Gilt-silver pouch-shaped ornament, 7th to 9th century, Mengdiexuan Collection.

© Picspark Co
Gold belt plaques with deer designs, 12th to 14th century, Courtesy of the Mengdiexuan Collection. Photo Picspark Co

Gold belt plaques with deer designs, 12th to 14th century, Mengdiexuan Collection.

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Gold bent hairpins with gemstone, glass and pearl inlays, 7th century, Courtesy of the Mengdiexuan Collection. Photo Picspark Co

Gold bent hairpins with gemstone, glass and pearl inlays, 7th century, Mengdiexuan Collection.

© Picspark Co
Gold camel-design belt and ornamental plaque, 2nd to 1st century BCE,  Courtesy of the Mengdiexuan Collection. Photo Picspark Co

Gold camel-design belt and ornamental plaque, 2nd to 1st century BCE, Mengdiexuan Collection.

© Picspark Co
Gold frog-shaped ornaments, 6th to 5th century BCE, Courtesy of the Mengdiexuan Collection. Photo Picspark Co

Gold frog-shaped ornaments, 6th to 5th century BCE, Mengdiexuan Collection.

© Picspark Co
Gold hair bun ornament with bat and dragon decoration, 15th to 17th century, Courtesy of the Mengdiexuan Collection. Photo Picspark Co

Gold hair bun ornament with bat and dragon decoration, 15th to 17th century, Mengdiexuan Collection.

© Picspark Co
Gold headdress plaque with confronted birds design, 3rd to 6th century, Courtesy of the Mengdiexuan Collection. Photo Picspark Co

Gold headdress plaque with confronted birds design, 3rd to 6th century, Mengdiexuan Collection.

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Gold ornaments, 3rd to 6th century, Courtesy of the Mengdiexuan Collection. Photo Picspark Co

Gold ornaments, 3rd to 6th century, Mengdiexuan Collection.

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Gold tubular hairpins with flower design, 10th to 12th century, Courtesy of the Mengdiexuan Collection. Photo Picspark Co

Gold tubular hairpins with flower design, 10th to 12th century, Mengdiexuan Collection.

© Picspark Co
Hairpin with figures design, Ming Dynasty, 1368-1644,  Courtesy of the Mengdiexuan Collection. Photo Picspark Co

Hairpin with figures design, Ming Dynasty, 1368-1644, Mengdiexuan Collection.

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Hairpin with flower and birds designs, Ming Dynasty, 1368-1644, Courtesy of the Mengdiexuan Collection. Photo Picspark Co

Hairpin with flower and birds designs, Ming Dynasty, 1368-1644, Mengdiexuan Collection.

© Picspark Co
Pair of gold earrings with turquoise beads, late Shang Dynasty, Courtesy of the Mengdiexuan Collection. Photo Picspark Co

Pair of gold earrings with turquoise beads, late Shang Dynasty, Mengdiexuan Collection.

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Recumbent stag ornament, 6th to 5th century BCE,  Courtesy of the Mengdiexuan Collection. Photo Picspark Co

Recumbent stag ornament, 6th to 5th century BCE, Mengdiexuan Collection.

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Gold headdress ornament, 4th to 3rd century BCE, Courtesy of the Mengdiexuan Collection. Photo Picspark Co

Gold headdress ornament, 4th to 3rd century BCE, Mengdiexuan Collection.

© Picspark Co
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