
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 infatuation they evoke? As numerous are the mysteries surrounding these gems, during this talk we will attempt to unlock some of their secrets together.
Speakers
Marie-Laure Cassius-Duranton, Gemologist, Art Historian, Lecturer and Researcher at L'ÉCOLE, School of Jewelry Arts
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Léonard Pouy, Art Historian PhD, Lecturer and Researcher at L'ÉCOLE, School of Jewelry Arts
Register for one of the following time slots:
Asia Pacific time zone
Thursday, March 17 at 07:00pm (Hong Kong Time)
Conversation in English
Simultaneous interpretation in Cantonese, Mandarin and Japanese availableREGISTER
Other time slots:
Thursday, March 17 at 02:00am (Hong Kong Time)
in FrenchREGISTER
Friday, March 18 at 02:00am (Hong Kong Time)
in English
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Photo: Fancy Vivid Yellow Pear Diamond of 11,29 carats © Van Cleef & Arpels SA