In-Person Conversation

The Art of Polishing (In-Person Conversation)

Polishing work of the Fuschia clip Full

Polishing a jewel means revealing the light on its surface. During this talk, our speakers will discuss the training and transmission of this craftsmanship, and emphasize the importance of this know-how at the heart of the jewelry-making process.

Polishing a jewel means revealing the light on its surface. Behind this somewhat poetic definition lies a little-known, difficult and highly technical craft that requires special know-how. 

In the trade, it is said that it takes at least ten years to train an experienced polisher, capable of working on any piece of fine jewelry. The time required to learn all about the metal, its subtleties and its pitfalls. A quality piece must be as beautiful on the obverse as on the reverse. 

During this talk, our speakers will present the gestures that, among others, illuminate the work of the jeweler and of the setter. They will discuss the training and transmission of this craftsmanship, and emphasize the importance of this know-how at the heart of the jewelry-making process.

In-Person Conversation (in French):
Tuesday, January 21st, 2025 
7.30pm - 8pm: Cocktail
8pm - 9pm: Conversation in French
@ L’ÉCOLE, School of Jewelry Arts
Hôtel de Mercy-Argenteau, 16 bis boulevard Montmartre, 75009 Paris

Speakers:
With Marie Charbol, polisher, gemologist and journalist
& Béatrice Vingtrinier, Art Historian and Lecturer at L’ÉCOLE, School of Jewelry Arts

Photo: 
Polishing work of the Fuschia clip 
© Van Cleef & Arpels SA - 2020

Our In-Person Conversations

Brought together by their curiosity and love of jewelry culture, speakers and listeners are invited to meet at a cocktail reception preceding the talk. Often initiated during this convivial moment, exchanges prove to be as spontaneous as they are instructive. They continue to grow throughout the talk, which is organized around L'ÉCOLE's three main pillars: the History of Jewelry, the World of Gemstones and the Savoir-Faire.

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.