Current Exhibition

Diamond Presentation: Art, History and Evolution

Tsim Sha Tsui, Hong Kong SAR China 22.11.2025 — 30.04.2026
Replica of Tavernier's Diamond n°2

L'ÉCOLE Asia Pacific, Schools of Jewelry Arts

510A, 5/F, K11 MUSEA
Tsim Sha Tsui

 

Free admission  
Walk-in is welcomed

Date:
22.11.2025-30.04.2026

Opening Hours: 
Monday to Sunday, 1pm to 7pm  
Last admission at 6:30pm 
(Except for special closures) 

Special Closure:
24.11.2025 2-4pm
26.11.2025
27.11.2025 3-7pm
30.11.2025 2-3pm
10.12.2025 
14.12.2025 2-3pm
21.12.2025 
24-26.12.2025 
31.12.2025
 

Diamond Presentation

Until the early 18th century, most of the world's diamonds were found in India. Natural historians of the ancient world, like modern gemologists, have long been fascinated by this coveted gemstone. Following diamonds' trade routes, from ancient Indian mines to 21st-century technologies, L’ÉCOLE invites visitors to rediscover this iconic mineral.  

From rough stones to brilliant cuts, this exploration traces the many journeys of diamonds from East to West, offering an immersive experience within the dazzling gemstone and showcasing two sets of famous diamond replicas: the Tavernier set and The Lesotho Legend. The Tavernier set reveals the Mughal cuts of the 17th century, which have long since been forgotten; while Lesotho Legend utilizes modern diamond cutting technology.  

Join us to discover this unforgettable diamond journey at L’ÉCOLE

Guided Tours

Guided Tours will be provided starting from November 23rd, the details are as follows:

Time: 2:00 PM to 6:00 PM
Duration: Approximately 30 minutes per tour

Tours are offered in English, Cantonese, and Mandarin. The schedule is as follows:
2:00 PM - 3:00 PM: English
3:00 PM - 4:00 PM: Cantonese
4:00 PM - 5:00 PM: Cantonese
5:00 PM - 6:00 PM: Mandarin

Registration

Exhibition Video "The Diamond Journey Showcase"

Publication

This presentation presented at L’ÉCOLE Asia Pacific, School of Jewelry Arts retraces the history of the diamonds purchased by Louis XIV from the trader and traveler Jean-Baptiste Tavernier in 1668.

A fabulous story based on a journey from the Mogul Empire of India and the diamond mines of Golkonda to France under the reign of the Sun King and the Château de Versailles, a journey made along the trade routes connecting East to West. Amongst the several thousand diamonds brought from India by Tavernier and offered to the Sun King in 1668, twenty stood out for their breathtaking beauty. They all disappeared in the 19th century, with the exception of the Blue Diamond, but are brought back to life here through this showcase presented by L’ÉCOLE, School of Jewelry Arts, with the support of Van Cleef & Arpels. 


The publication of this exhibition is available in English. 
Editor: L’ÉCOLE, School of Jewelry Arts 
Price: HK$180

 

Couverture Tavernier catalogue EN