The Lesotho Legend: from a Rough Diamond to a High Jewelry Collection (2h)
Follow the footsteps of the rough diamond that gave life to a High Jewelry collection.
About the Course
From the depths of the earth to the workshops of Van Cleef & Arpels, discover the story of the Lesotho Legend. Before your eyes, this exceptional diamond, a 910-carat rough gemstone turns into 25 pieces, to form the Legend of diamonds – 25 Mystery Set Jewels High Jewelry collection.
After exploring its origin, formation, and extraction, observe replicas of the diamond as you make a stop in Antwerp to delve into the cutting process, from the study of the rough stone to its polishing.
For your final destination, take a peek inside the Van Cleef & Arpels Parisian workshops to discover how the 67 cut stones were set by the Mains d'Or™, the Maison’s master craftsmen.
Useful to Know
- You are welcomed by your lecturers, and a refreshment is offered to you before the class starts.
- This class is given by two gemologists.
- All necessary equipment is provided on site.
- A certificate is given at the end of the class along with a list of recommendations of books, podcasts, websites, museums related to the course attended.
To Go Further
Join the course "Entering the Van Cleef & Arpels Universe" to know more about the Maison.
QUALITY
L'ÉCOLE set up, 5 years after its foundation, a Scientific Council to oversee the consistency of its educational policy and the relevance of its teaching materials.
EXCLUSIVITY
Courses are delivered in small groups to allow students to discuss one-on-one with experts of the jewerly's world.
PASSION
All our teachers are passionate experts chosen for their enthusiasm and skills in transmitting their knowledge.
GENEROSITY
Skills are presented with ease in an enjoyable way, hands-on experience and dialogue. Classes are for everyone with no pre-requisites.
NEED HELP?
For any need, contact us by phone +33 (0)1 70 70 38 40.