In line with its research projects and its mission to spread the culture of jewelry arts with a large audience, L’ÉCOLE, School of Jewelry Arts regularly publishes books, in partnership with museums and publishing houses.
If you are interested in any of the publications, you are welcome to visit the bookstore at L’ÉCOLE, or email hk.lecole@vancleefarpels.com for enquiries.
From the time of the kings to the gold rushes and up to today's collectors, precious stones arouse many fantasies about color, light and rarity, which gives them a value that borders on the dream. A sign of wealth and power, the brilliance of gemstones also evokes the geological depth of time, an epic of several billion years, that of the Earth.
François Farges and Olivier Segura take us on a journey to discover these gemstones and their formation. By telling their story, they share with us the most intriguing secrets of the planet.
From the properties of turquoise to the symbolism of diamonds and the Great Sapphire of the French Crown, this guide, with more than 1,000 photos, will take you into the fascinating world of gems.
Authors: François Farges, Professor at the National Museum of Natural History & Olivier Segura, Scientific Director of the L’ÉCOLE, School of Jewelry Arts
Publisher: Dunod / L’ÉCOLE, School of Jewelry Arts
Publication date: March 2023
208 pages, over 1000 photos
Available in English
Price: HK$230
The research publication signed by the world-renowned historian Diana Scarisbrick, unveiling a private jewelry collection assembled by a distinguished lady connoisseur. Such a fine selection of tiaras, chockers, chatelaines, bracelets, rings, pendants, and Sevigne brooches offers an initiation to beauty through jewelry, a journey embracing feminine heritage and contemporary virtuosi!
Author: Diana Scarisbrick
Publishing date: July 2020
215 pages
Available in Simplified Chinese and English
Price: HK$300
Forty years of the legendary artist and sculptor Daniel Brush's sublime work with jewels.
A unique figure in the world of contemporary art, Daniel Brush is in equal measure artist and craftsman. Over the course of forty years, Brush has created an unparalleled body of work, whose scope ranges from large-scale abstract drawings to sculptures in steel, aluminum, and gold.
Collected here are more than 150 objects that bring to the fore Brush's astonishing work with jewels. With photography made of the objects in situ inside Brush's studio in New York City, this book presents not only a catalog of his jewel work to date, but also an ethereal portrait of the artist himself. Housed in a slipcase, with photographs by Takaaki Matsumoto and an illuminating text by Vivienne Becker, this is an intimate study of the work of a master artist and a beautiful object in itself.
Author: Vivienne Becker
Editor: Rizzoli
Publishing date: October 2019
256 pages
Available in English
Price: HK$490
A photographic book presenting a collection of necks (chokers) created by American artist Daniel Brush. L'ÉCOLE, School of Jewelry Arts republished this book on the occasion of the exhibition dedicated to the artist Daniel Brush "Cuffs & Necks" in Fall 2017 in Paris, and for the exhibition “Daniel Brush, An Edifying Journey: Gold, Aluminum, Steel” presented in Hong Kong in Spring 2023.
Author: Daniel Brush
Editor: L’ÉCOLE, School of Jewelry Arts
Publishing date: April 2023 (reprint)
Available in English
Price: HK$350
Photographic book published on the occasion of the exhibition dedicated to the artist Daniel Brush "Cuffs & Necks" organized by L'ÉCOLE, School of Jewelry Arts in Fall 2018 in New York. This book presents a collection of cuffs created by Daniel Brush. Brush’s creations demonstrate solitary thought, study and experimentation, resulting in a deeply expressive and intellectual force. From one of a kind wearable jewels to large scale drawings and sculptures, Brush’s work goes beyond traditional art categories, and demonstrates astonishing intricacy amidst a timeless aesthetic.
This book was reprinted in 2023 by L'ÉCOLE, School of Jewelry Arts, on the occasion of the exhibition “Daniel Brush, An Edifying Journey: Gold, Aluminum, Steel” presented in Hong Kong in Spring 2023.
Author: Daniel Brush
Editor: L’ÉCOLE, School of Jewelry Arts
Publishing date: April 2023 (reprint)
Available in English
Price: HK$350
This book is born from the realization that there aren’t any publications for the general public which present the crafts of jewelry. Even though these crafts bring together exceptional and prestigious expertise, they are still insufficiently known.
Beautifully illustrated with photographs from major jewelry houses, this book showcases the diversity, the demanding and technical nature, but also the beauty of the different gestures which are combined in order to achieve the most precious and daring creations. Thanks to the iconographic choices which highlight the work of craftsmen and their virtuosity, this book allows for the discovery of the crafts of jewelry and is an invitation to wonder.
Author: Guillaume Glorieux, University Professor, Director of Education and Research at L’ÉCOLE, School of Jewelry Arts
Editor: Gallimard («Découvertes» Collection) / L’ÉCOLE, School of Jewelry Arts
Publishing date: April 2019
76 pages, over 120 illustrations
Available in French, English, Traditional Chinese & Simplified Chinese
Price: HK$180
Book published on the occasion of the « Men’s rings » exhibition at L’ÉCOLE, School of Jewelry Arts and dedicated to Yves Gastou’s incredible ring collection, presenting an array of 500 rings ranging from the rings of 17th century Venice doges, to American biker rings of the 1970s, ancient Egyptian rings to 19th century “memento mori” skull rings, 18th century enameled rings, to rings by contemporary artists…
Authors: Yves Gastou, Delphine Antoine, art historian and curator of the « Men’s rings » exhibition & Harold Mollet
Editor: Gingko Press / L’ÉCOLE, School of Jewelry Arts
Publishing Date: October 2018
304 pages
Available in English
Price: HK$450
This monograph is the first to retrace the astonishing rise of the Lacloche family despite their modest beginnings at the rue de Châteaudun in 1892. Renowned for their elegance and refined craftsmanship, the models made by Lacloche Frères, and their successor, Jacques Lacloche, were designed by the best Parisian workshops, such as Strauss Allard Meyer, Verger, Helluin-Mattlinger, Langlois and Rubel, to which this book pays tribute. Two extraordinary gouaché albums, hitherto unpublished, bring to life the 63 jewels and 21 clocks presented by Lacloche Frères at the 1925 Exhibition.
Authors: Laurence Mouillefarine, journalist, art market specialist and curator of the exhibition « Lacloche Jewelers » & Véronique Ristelhueber, archivist and iconographer, specializing in twentieth-century architecture, design and landscape.
Editor: Norma Editions / L’ÉCOLE, School of Jewelry Arts
Publishing Date: October 2019
320 pages, over 700 images
Bilingual edition, in French and English
Price: HK$700
Authors: Philippe Malgouyres
Editor: Mare et Martin
Publishing date: June 2022
128 pages, 110 illustrations
Available in English
Price: HK$490
Amply illustrated and documented, this work constitutes a true introductory text to glyptic art, thanks to its chronological approach to the history of engraved gems in the West. The author unveils a miniature world which has fascinated kings, emperors, collectors and admirers of art. With the subtle engraved effects, cameos (engraved in relief) and intaglios (engraved in recess) have come down to us mounted on jewels or on relics, following all the themes of the history of art: mythology, symbols, portraits, allegories, etc.
Author: Philippe Malgouyres, art historian and chief curator of the Department of Art Objects of the Musée du Louvre
Editor: Gallimard (« Découvertes » Collection) / L’ÉCOLE, School of Jewelry Arts
Publishing date: Spring 2022
76 pages
Available in English
Price: HK$180
This book presents an anthology of literary texts, French and from other countries, ancient and modern, revolving around the subject of jewelry. It is part of the “Le goût du…” collection of works, published by Gallimard in the Mercure de France collection.
Author: Texts chosen and presented by Jean-Noël Mouret
Editor: Gallimard (Collection Mercure de France) / L’ÉCOLE, School of Jewelry Arts
Publishing date: October 2018
128 pages
Available in English and in French
Price: HK$70
1st volume of a trilogy published in partnership with the Musée des Arts décoratifs, highlighting the jewels of the Galerie des Bijoux, of which L’ÉCOLE is a partner.
Flowers have long been a source of inspiration for jewelers, many of whom have sought to capture their transient beauty in glittering gemstones and precious metals. The floral pieces in this book have all been selected from the magnificent jewelry collection of the Musée des Arts Décoratifs in Paris, and range from the 17th century to the present day. Beautifully photographed by renowned photographer Jean-Marie del Moral, these intricate works of art will delight all lovers of jewelry and nature.
Authors: Patrick Mauriès, writer, journalist and publisher & Evelyne Possémé, chief curator at the Musée des Arts Décoratifs in Paris.
Editor: Thames & Hudson / L’ÉCOLE, School of Jewelry Arts
Publishing Date: October 2016
128 pages, 110 illustrations
Available in English and in French
Price: HK$180
2nd volume of a trilogy published with the Musée des Arts décoratifs, highlighting the jewels of the Galerie des Bijoux, of which L’ÉCOLE is a partner.
This volume deals more particularly with the theme of fauna in the history of jewelry. The animal kingdom has been a source of inspiration for jewelers since the days of antiquity. Chosen for their symbolism, beauty, or personality, a whole menagerie of creatures has been depicted in gemstones and precious metals, ranging from fantastical dragons, griffins, and sphinxes to wild beasts such as boars and big cats, to the delicate forms of birds, fish, and even insects. The 130 pieces in this book have been specially selected from the magnificent jewelry collection of the Musée des Arts Décoratifs in Paris.
Authors: Patrick Mauriès, writer, journalist and publisher & Evelyne Possémé, chief curator at the Musée des Arts Décoratifs in Paris.
Editor: Thames & Hudson / L’ÉCOLE, School of Jewelry Arts
Publishing date: September 2017
128 pages, 110 illustrations
Available in English and in French
Price: HK$180
Following on from Flora and Fauna, this is the third book in a series devoted to the splendid jewelry collection of the Musée des Arts Décoratifs, of which L’ÉCOLE is a partner.
The theme this time is the human figure. It begins in the Byzantine era and ranges through the medieval and Renaissance periods and beyond to the 19th century, when Lalique, Fouquet and the Maison Vever produced pieces that were the embodiment of elegant sophistication, and into the 20th, when artists such as Picasso and Giacometti joined forces with jewelers like Jean Lurçat and Line Vautrin. Figures & Faces is packed with striking and witty works of art that will charm all lovers of jewelry.
Authors: Patrick Mauriès, writer, journalist and publisher & Evelyne Possémé, chief curator at the Musée des Arts Décoratifs in Paris.
Editor: Thames & Hudson / L’ÉCOLE, School of Jewelry Arts
Publishing Date: March 2018
128 pages, 110 illustrations
Available in English and in French
Price: HK$180
L'ECOLE also publishes exhibition catalogs that are distributed free-of-charge to visitors during the exhibition. At the end of each exhibition, these catalogs are available for sale at L’ECOLE Bookstore.
Exhibition Booklet
Editor: L’ÉCOLE, School of Jewelry Arts
Bilingual version, in English and Traditional Chinese
A complimentary copy will be given after joining the free guided tour.
Presented by L’ÉCOLE Asia Pacific, School of Jewelry Arts, “An Eye for Beauty, the Illuminata Jewelry Collection” exhibition showcases exquisite European and Chinese masterpieces, all carefully selected from the private collection of an esteemed connoisseur in Hong Kong. Featuring around 50 diverse artifacts, the exhibition will be divided into three chapters, from Ming-era furniture, Western jewelry from the 18th to 21st centuries to a selection of Qing court jewels. The central theme of the exhibition revolves around the collector's journey, exploring the interconnected aspects of beauty, jewelry and transformation.
Exhibition Catalog
Editor: L’ÉCOLE, School of Jewelry Arts
Price: HK$100
Bilingual edition, in English and Traditional Chinese
In this exhibition, L’ÉCOLE Asia Pacific, School of Jewelry Arts invites visitors to join an unexpected journey through the febrile imagination and thought-provoking artistry of American artist Daniel Brush (1947-2022). This exhibition of jewels, objects, and sculptures, unlike any seen before, made from the 1970s to the 2020s follows Brush’s path from gold through steel and aluminum, charting his eclectic inspirations and preoccupations, through history and time and across cultures and civilizations. Showcasing the work of Daniel Brush for the first time in Asia, An Edifying Journey crosses boundaries between art, jewels, sculpture, philosophy and poetry, challenging our understanding of the role and meaning of the jewel today.
Exhibition Catalog
Editor: L’ÉCOLE, School of Jewelry Arts
Price: HK$100
Bilingual edition, in English and Traditional Chinese
Standing today as a testament to a relentless quest, L’ÉCOLE Asia Pacific, School of Jewelry Arts, unveils an unprecedented collection of Men’s Rings. This emblematic selection of over 300 rings embodies the 40-year passion of a man, the late French connoisseur and reputable art dealer Yves Gastou.
Previously presented as a retrospective in Paris and Tokyo that pays homage to family legacies, the "Men's Rings, Yves Gastou Collection" exhibition landed in Hong Kong as part of the 10th anniversary celebration of L’ÉCOLE.
Exhibition Catalog
Editor: L’ÉCOLE, School of Jewelry Arts
Price: HK$100
Bilingual edition, in English and Traditional Chinese
Presented at L’ÉCOLE Paris in Winter 2019, and in Hong Kong in Winter 2021, this exhibition was a tribute to the Maison Lacloche, which was one of Paris’ celebrated jewelry houses from the Belle Époque period to the 1960s.
Through jewelry, clocks (both large and small), and vanity cases—the Lacloche specialty—as well as archival documents, the retrospective will illustrate various trends, including the naturalism of Art Nouveau, Egyptomania and the penchant for the Far East during the Roaring Twenties, the modernism of Art Deco, and the charmingly seductive creations of the 1950s.
Exhibition Catalog
Editor: L’ÉCOLE, School of Jewelry Arts
Price: HK$100
Bilingual edition, in English and Traditional Chinese & in English and Simplified Chinese
Kids Activity Book
Editor: L’ÉCOLE, School of Jewelry Arts
Price: HK$70
Bilingual edition, in English and Traditional Chinese
As L’ÉCOLE’s inaugural exhibition dedicated to Savoir-Faire (craftsmanship), the third L’ÉCOLE Asia Pacific exhibitions held in Spring 2021 invited the public to discover fascinating goldsmithing techniques.
Curated with the support of Professor Xu Xiaodong, Associate Director of the Art Museum, The Chinese University of Hong Kong and Dr. Tong Yu, Sam, Postdoctoral Fellow at the Art Museum, The Chinese University of Hong Kong, the exhibition features masterpieces from the Mengdiexuan Collection, showcasing 3000 years of Chinese gold craftsmanship.
Exhibition Catalog
Editor: L’ÉCOLE, School of Jewelry Arts
Price: HK$100
Bilingual edition, in English and Traditional Chinese & in English and Simplified Chinese
Kids Activity Book
Editor: L’ÉCOLE, School of Jewelry Arts
Price: HK$70
Bilingual edition, in English and Traditional Chinese
Entitled “Discover the Gemstones, Ruby & Sapphire”, the exhibition invites the visitors on an unexpected journey starting from the inner beauty of precious stones through the award-winning photographic work of Billie Hughes, gemologist at Lotus Gemology laboratory (Bangkok, Thailand). Her images explore the microscopic depths of corundum, such as rubies and sapphires, revealing a world that is often overlooked.
Exhibition Catalog
Editor: L’ÉCOLE, School of Jewelry Arts
Price: HK$100
Bilingual edition, in English and Traditional Chinese & in English and Simplified Chinese
Kids Activity Book
Editor: L’ÉCOLE, School of Jewelry Arts
Price: HK$70
Bilingual edition, in English and Traditional Chinese
This exhibition was presented at L’ÉCOLE Paris in Spring 2018, in Dubai during Spring 2019 and in Hong Kong during Fall 2019 and it gathered a selection of art objects from the collection of Princes and Princess Sadruddin Aga Khan.
The precious boxes that make up that collection were amassed for his wife, the Princess Catherine Aleya Beriketti, and represent incredible masterpieces of inventiveness, creativity, fantasy, skills and technical prowess.
These precious objects, whose craftsmanship was as important as their function, were specially designed for the first wave of 'liberated' women in the 1920s: women who smoked, enjoyed going out, applied make-up in public, and kept track of their numerous social engagements with a watch or a clock.
Editor: L’ÉCOLE, School of Jewelry Arts
Price: HK$200
Bilingual edition, in English and Traditional Chinese & in English and Simplified Chinese
