Online conversation

Journey with Minerals

Spray of sharp blades of large stibnite crystals Ichinokawa mine, Saijo, Ehime, JAPAN Photo Benjamin Chelly .jpg Full

Before gemstones, there were minerals.

Journey with Minerals

From gravel to ore, let's explore natural resources through the eyes of crystal collectors. Discover forms, colors, and textures you've never contemplated before! 

In the upcoming "Journey with Minerals" exhibition at L’ÉCOLE Asia Pacific, School of Jewelry Arts, the public is invited to explore the intriguing links between rocks and the spheres of matter, jewelry, technology, arts, and space. In partnership with the renowned French institution, Mineralogy Museum of Mines Paris - PSL, created in the 18th century to encourage academic and field study of geological treasures, this online conversation goes beyond chemistry and physics to investigate the history and figures that have shaped mineralogy as a scientific discipline today. 

Our distinguished speakers invite you to reevaluate the world around us and rediscover the incredible shapes and structures that make minerals so fascinating in human history and beyond. Whether you're interested in jewelry making, industry, or just the beauty of the natural world, don't miss this chance to explore the world of minerals! 

Speakers:
Eloïse Gaillou, Ph.D.  Director of the Mineralogy Museum of Mines Paris - PSL 
Olivier Segura, Managing Director of L’ÉCOLE Asia Pacific, School of Jewelry Arts 

English Session with simultaneous translations in Cantonese, French and Japanese
Wednesday July 17th at 7pm (Hong Kong time)

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English session 
Thursday July 18th at 9am (Hong Kong time)

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

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: STIBNITE, Ichinokawa Mine, Saijo, Ehime, Japan, Collection of the Mineralogy Museum of Mines Paris – PSL (ENSMP 1574)

© Musée de Minéralogie Mines Paris - PSL / L’ÉCOLE, School of Jewelry Arts - Photo: Benjamin Chelly