Men's Rings, Yves Gastou Collection
Audio Guide

INTRODUCTION

L'ECOLE Asia Pacific, School of Jewelry Arts Gemology Room

01. Introduction of L’ÉCOLE, School of Jewelry Arts

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Yves Gastou Portrait

02. Yves Gastou

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AUDIO GUIDE BY STEPHEN FUNG

Men's RIngs Exhibition narrated by Stephen Fung

Stephen Fung

Actor, Singer and Film Director

Groupe de bagues, Collection Yves Gastou, Photo Benjamin Chelly

03. Men's Rings

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Groupe de bagues, Collection Yves Gastou, Photo Benjamin Chelly

04. Exhibition Tour: 5 Themes

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History

Romanticism

05. Angels Ring by Duponchel & Cie

Angels Ring by Duponchel & Cie
1850
Gold, silver and lapis lazuli

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Napoleon

06. Napoleon Profile Ring

Napoleon Profile Ring
19th century
Silver and cameo

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Doges’ rings

07. Doges’ Rings

Doges’ Rings
19th century
Silver and carnelian

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Gothic

The Crusades, a Contemporary Reinterpretation

08. Ring by Lydia Courteille

Ring by Lydia Courteille
Circa 2006
White gold, diamond, amethyst, and ruby
Unique piece

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Christian Mystique

The Priest’s Ring

09. The Priest’s Ring

Priest’s Ring
Circa 1960-70
Gold

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Amethyst — Symbolism

10. Amethyst / Symbolism - Rings in the 1900s

Ecclesiastical Ring
Circa 1900s
Gold and amethyst

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Amethyst — Symbolism

11. Amethyst / Symbolism - Contemporary Ring

Ecclesiastical Ring
Circa 1960
Gold and amethyst

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Vanitas

English Mourning Rings

12. English Mourning Rings

(Left) English Mourning Ring
19th century. Gold and cameo.
(Right) English Mourning Ring
19th century. Niello silver and hair.

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The Dance of Death

13. The Dance of Death

Cameo ring by Marc Gassier
Circa 2010
Gold and cameo

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Eclecticism

Chief’s Ring

14. Chief’s Ring

Dogon Ring
Circa 1940-50
Bronze

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Super Bowl Ring

15. Super Bowl Ring

Super Bowl Ring (Replica)
Metal, rhinestones, and enamel

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