Online conversation

When East Meets West in Jewelry Design (Online Conversation)

Drawing of a box decorated with a dragon, circa 1920 Gouache and pencil on cardboard

From Paris to Shanghai, discover through a rich collection of century-old jewelry drawings how the exchange and intermingling of Eastern and Western cultures in history has influenced international jewelry design and inspired generations of jewelry designers.

From Paris to Shanghai, discover through a rich collection of century-old jewelry drawings how the exchange and intermingling of Eastern and Western cultures in history has influenced international jewelry design and inspired generations of jewelry designers. 

Paying tribute to this precious heritage of jewelry arts, this conversation will also lead us to further explore the unique exhibition "Designing Jewels", currently on show at L'ÉCOLE China in Shanghai. 

Online Conversation:
Tuesday, February 25th at 12pm (Paris time), 7pm (Shanghai time)
In Mandarin 
with simultaneous translation in English, French, Cantonese and Japanese

LINK

Speakers:
With Claire Zhang, Jewelry Designer and Lecturer at L’ÉCOLE, School of Jewelry Arts 
& Xiaojia Wang, Art Historian & Lecturer at L’ÉCOLE, School of Jewelry Arts

Photo: 
Drawing of a box decorated with a dragon, circa 1920
Gouache and pencil on cardboard 
Van Cleef & Arpels Archives

Our online talks

Developed by the teams at L’ÉCOLE, School of Jewelry Arts to offer a new look at the world of jewelry, these online talks bring together two experts for a 45–50-minute conversation that is followed by a Q&A session during which you may submit your questions by instant messaging. Should you wish to learn more, L’ÉCOLE, School of Jewelry Arts will send you a detailed bibliography following the event. 

You will also find the past conversations available for viewing on YouTube at your leisure once the event has come to a close.

Participating in these conversations hosted by L’ÉCOLE, School of Jewelry Arts allows you to join a community of curious enthusiasts eager to discover and learn.

Our Past Online Conversations