Thanks to archaeologists we now know humans started to use pearl as an ornament since prehistoric times. From the west to the east, pearl has embodied beauty, power, and fashion or even spirituality. High Jewelry Maisons have used pearls in their creations for over hundred years, but jewelry designers all around the world, and in Hong Kong, are still fascinated by this material!
Join our two speakers for a journey into the world of pearls, a biogenic gem as famous as it is mysterious.
Speakers:
Mathilde Rondouin, Art Historian and Lecturer at L’ÉCOLE, School of Jewelry Arts
Olivier Segura, Gemologist & Managing Director of L’ÉCOLE Asia Pacific, School of Jewelry Arts
Details：
Date: Sep 21, 2024 (Saturday)
Conversation: 2:00pm-3:00pm
Fee: Free Admission. Registration required
Language: English
This talk will be given on the occasion of Jewellery & Gem WORLD Hong Kong Show with the main theme "Orient Odyssey".
“Important Note"
Registration to L'ÉCOLE's talk at HKCEC grants you access to the "Jewellery & Gem World Hong Kong" at HKCEC for the entire duration of Sept 18 - 22, 2024.
No further registration on "Jewellery & Gem World Hong Kong" special Event is needed.
Please register with your first and last name same as on your ID Card.
To receive your entry badge, please visit the Media Office at HKCEC and present your ID card and registration confirmation to L'ÉCOLE's Talk to receive your access pass.
This process may require some time; we recommend arriving at least 45 minutes prior to the Conversation. If you wish to explore the Jewellery & Gem Fair on days preceding the talk, you are welcome to complete this step in advance.
Please refer to the map below to locate the Media Office at HKCEC.
Photo: Egypt. Jeweled Bracelet. Gold, silver, pearl, amethyst, sapphire, opal, glass, quartz, emerald plasma. 500–700. The Metropolitan Museum of Art – New York City (United States of America)
