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L'ÉCOLE, School of Jewelry Arts

L'ÉCOLE, School of Jewelry Arts

Supported by Van Cleef & Arpels

  • Courses & workshops

    Courses & workshops

    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

    Online Talk exhibition Daniel Brush

    The Art of Line and Light. Inside the World of Daniel Brush

  • Exhibitions

    Exhibitions

    Free exhibitions exploring all facets of jewelry culture

    • Current exhibitions
    • Upcoming exhibitions
    • Past exhibitions

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    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

    Le Diamant Rose

    The Pink Diamond

  • Newsletter
  • Bespoke events
  • Courses & workshops

    Courses & workshops

    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

    Online Talk exhibition Daniel Brush

    The Art of Line and Light. 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

    Le Diamant Rose

    The Pink Diamond

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
  • Courses & workshops

    Courses & workshops

    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

    Online Talk exhibition Daniel Brush

    The Art of Line and Light. 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

    Le Diamant Rose

    The Pink Diamond

  • 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

"Engraved Gems" Exhibition Images

Germany, 17th century Man with baldric Turquoise cameo in gold mount Guy Ladrière Collection

Germany, 17th century, Man with baldric, Turquoise cameo in gold mount

© Guy Ladrière Collection
Antonio Berini (1770-1861) Head of philosopher Amethyst cameo on a gold ring Guy Ladrière Collection

Antonio Berini (1770-1861), Head of philosopher, Amethyst cameo on a gold ring

© Guy Ladrière Collection
Attributed to Giuseppe Girometti (1780-1851) Profile of woman Sardonyx cameo on gold brooch Guy Ladrière Collection

Attributed to Giuseppe Girometti (1780-1851), Profile of woman, Sardonyx cameo on gold brooch

© Guy Ladrière Collection
Byzantium, 14th century Gold ring with the name Theodoros Silibritzianos Guy Ladrière Collection

Byzantium, 14th century, Gold ring with the name Theodoros Silibritzianos

© Guy Ladrière Collection
Charles Brown (1749-1795) Ariadne Glass intaglio Guy Ladrière Collection

Charles Brown (1749-1795), Ariadne, Glass intaglio

© Guy Ladrière Collection
Egypt, 1st century BC Ptolemy XII Auletius (117-51 BC), with Ptolemy II Arsinoe II(?) Sardonyx cameo Guy Ladrière Collection

Egypt, 1st century BC, Ptolemy XII Auletius (117-51 BC), with Ptolemy II Arsinoe II(?), Sardonyx cameo

© Guy Ladrière Collection
Roman Empire, 2nd century AD Zeus Helios Megas Serapis Nicolo intaglio on modern gold pin Guy Ladrière Collection

Roman Empire, 2nd century AD, Zeus Helios Megas Serapis, Nicolo intaglio on modern gold pin

© Guy Ladrière Collection
Italy(?) late 15th century Wild boar hunt, after antique model Sardonyx cameo mounted on badge Guy Ladrière Collection

Italy(?) late 15th century, Wild boar hunt, after antique model, Sardonyx cameo mounted on badge

© Guy Ladrière Collection
France, 17th century Abundance opening the sky to make flowers rain down Agate intaglio Guy Ladrière Collection

France, 17th century, Abundance opening the sky to make flowers rain down, Agate intaglio

© Guy Ladrière Collection
2nd-1st century BC (?) Medusa Sardonyx cameo on modern gold ring Guy Ladrière Collection

2nd-1st century BC (?), Medusa, Sardonyx cameo on modern gold ring

© Guy Ladrière Collection
taly, mid-16th century (Lodovico Marmitta?) Alexander the Great as Zeus-Ammon Sardonyx cameo Guy Ladrière Collection

Italy, mid-16th century (Lodovico Marmitta?), Alexander the Great as Zeus-Ammon, Sardonyx cameo

© Guy Ladrière Collection
Italy(?) 19th century Jupiter Sardonyx cameo on enamelled gold brooch Guy Ladrière Collection

Italy(?) 19th century, Jupiter, Sardonyx cameo on enamelled gold brooch

© Guy Ladrière Collection
Italy, 19th century Minerva Sardonyx cameo Guy Ladrière Collection

Italy, 19th century, Minerva, Sardonyx cameo

© Guy Ladrière Collection
Italy, 16th century Battle Sardonyx cameo mounted in gold Guy Ladrière Collection

Italy, 16th century, Battle, Sardonyx cameo mounted in gold

© Guy Ladrière Collection
Italy(?) 17th-18th century Gryllus stone with Alexander as Zeus-Ammon Sardonyx cameo on gold ring Guy Ladrière Collection

Italy(?) 17th-18th century, Gryllus stone with Alexander as Zeus-Ammon, Sardonyx cameo on gold ring

© Guy Ladrière Collection
Rome, 1st century AD Emperor Titus (39-81 AD) Chalcedony Guy Ladrière Collection

Rome, 1st century AD, Emperor Titus (39-81 AD), Chalcedony

© Guy Ladrière Collection
Rome, ca. 100 AD Venus/Fortuna Chalcedony cameo with 18th century restorations(?)  Guy Ladrière Collection

Rome, ca. 100 AD, Venus/Fortuna, Chalcedony cameo with 18th century restorations(?)

© Guy Ladrière Collection
France, ca. 1550 Profile of woman, known as Semiramis Sardonyx cameo on modern gold brooch Guy Ladrière Collection

France, ca. 1550, Profile of woman, known as Semiramis, Sardonyx cameo on modern gold brooch

© Guy Ladrière Collection
Paris, 14th century Crucifixion Sardonyx cameo on modern gold ring Guy Ladrière Collection

Paris, 14th century, Crucifixion, Sardonyx cameo on modern gold ring

© Guy Ladrière Collection
France(?) Italy(?) 14th century Signet with the name Henricus de Villanova Nicolo intaglio (1st century AD) on gold ring Guy Ladrière Collection

France(?) Italy(?) 14th century, Signet with the name Henricus de Villanova, Nicolo intaglio (1st century AD) on gold ring

© Guy Ladrière Collection
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