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Emerald in Asia, from Myth to Reality

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In the world of gems, the emerald is among the rarest and most precious of all.

Emerald in Asia, from Myth to Reality

First discovered during the Late Classical Antiquity, the emerald has been since coveted around the world because of its rich green color. 

From West to East, the emerald trade created strong commercial and cultural bonds. In European representations, the emerald was a gemstone associated with the East. But for Chinese people, emerald was a gem from the West until the official discovery of emerald deposits in India, Pakistan, Afghanistan and, finally China, from the 20th to the 21st century.

During this talk, we will explore the emerald historical deposits, trade routes and its use in precious arts before discovering the specificity of emerald deposits in Asia.

Speakers:
Jing Yu, Lecturer at L’ÉCOLE, School of Jewelry Arts
Bei He, Art Historian & Lecturer at L’ÉCOLE, School of Jewelry Arts

Mandarin Session  with simultaneous translations in English
Friday June 28th at 9am (Hong Kong time)

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Mandarin session with simultaneous translations in Cantonese, English and Japanese
Friday June 28th at 7pm (Hong Kong time)

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This online conversation will be broadcast from L’ÉCOLE, School of Jewelry Arts in Shanghai.

Online Conversation

Developed by the teams at L’ÉCOLE, School of Jewelry Arts to offer a new look at the world of jewelry, these online talks bring together two experts for a 45-50 minute conversation that is followed by a Q&A session during which you may submit your questions by instant messaging.

Should you wish to learn more, L’ÉCOLE, School of Jewelry Arts will send you a detailed bibliography following the event.

These talks are held in French and English and simultaneously interpreted in Cantonese, Mandarin, and Japanese. You will also find them available for viewing on YouTube at your leisure once the event has come to a close.

Participating in these conversations hosted by L’ÉCOLE, School of Jewelry Arts allows you to join a community of curious enthusiasts eager to discover and learn.

Photo:Mughal engraved emerald, Probably 18th Century, Faerber Collection © Faerber Collection Charlotte Straumann Hanson