Exploration Days of Diamond

Event Details:  
Date: Saturday, January 31st and February 28th
Time: 11:00a.m.-2:00p.m.; 3:00-6:00p.m.  

Pre-registration is required.  
Limited spots. First-come, first-served. 

L’ÉCOLE will host the School's Exploration Day of Diamond, taking place at the vibrant K11 MUSEA campus on Saturday, January 31st and February 28th. These exploration days coming along with special talks, offering an engaging and educational experience for all ages.

The event features a diverse range of activities, including a fascinating tour of the "Discover the Diamond: Art & Science" presentation, unveiling the secrets behind these dazzling gems. Witness the artistry of jewelry making with captivating demonstrations by L’ÉCOLE’s lecturers. Challenge your knowledge with an interactive diamond matching game, featuring iconic diamonds from history, presented by our art historian and jewelry designer (available during selected timeslots). Children and teenagers can unleash their creativity in a fun and educational origami workshop, learning about the art and science of diamond while developing their artistic skills.

To commemorate your diamond adventure, participants who complete all checkpoints will receive a complimentary gift set at L’ÉCOLE.

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Portrait de Jean-Baptiste Tavernier, vers 1680, Paris, cabinet de L’École des Arts Joailliers, Photo Alberto Ricci

In Person Talk - Jean-Baptiste Tavernier: Rediscovered Treasures

After traveling throughout Europe and the Orient for over fifty years, the French dealer Tavernier came back to Paris in 1668. His chests contained hundreds of diamonds, pure masterpieces of Indo-Mughal lapidary Art of the 17th century. Over time, these diamonds would be re-cut, lost, forgotten or stolen.  

What did these legendary stones look like?
Explore Tavernier's dazzling treasure and delve into its exceptional legends and history.

Date: January 31st & February 28th, 2026 (Saturday)

Time: 3:30p.m. & 4:30p.m.

Diamant Fancy Vivid Yellow poire de 11,29 carats ©  Van Cleef & Arpels SA

In Person Talk - Fascinating Diamonds (Cantonese)

Long sought after for their hardness before being appreciated for their brilliance, it is now also by their color that diamonds turn heads around the world.  

For several years natural colored diamonds have seen a growth in popularity amongst connoisseurs, in particular blue and pink diamonds, the most popular among them.
But what is at the origin of their color? Can it be measured, quantified and appraised? Is rarity the only aspect to explain the passion they evoke?  

As numerous are the mysteries surrounding these gems, during this talk we will attempt to unlock some of their secrets together.

Date: January 31st, 2026 (Saturday)

Time: 12:00p.m.

Rough diamonds Photo Eloïse Gaillou © Collection of the Mineralogy Museum

In Person Talk - Diamond, Art & Science (Cantonese)

The most ancient diamonds date all the way back to 3.5 billion years ago. Miracles of nature, their geological formation gave them remarkable physical properties, which conferred upon them a unique role in history and mythology. The very origin of the word, “adamas” (“invincible, unconquerable” in Greek), recalls the uniqueness of this gem. Embark on a voyage to discover the diamond, between science and history, with our experts as your guides. 

Date: February 28th, 2026 (Saturday)

Time: 12:00p.m.

Map & Direction

L'ÉCOLE, School of Jewelry Arts
Supported by Van Cleef & Arpels
Address: 510A, 5/F, K11 MUSEA, 18 Salisbury Road, Tsim Sha Tsui
Tel: +852 2653 0030
Email: hk.lecole@vancleefarpels.com 

Direction at K11 MUSEA

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