Online conversation

When East Meets West in Jewelry Design

珠宝盒上的龙手绘图

From Paris to Shanghai, discover through a rich collection of century-old jewelry drawings.

When East Meets West in Jewelry Design

From Paris to Shanghai, discover through a rich collection of century-old jewelry drawings how the exchange and intermingling of Eastern and Western cultures in history has influenced international jewelry design and inspired generations of jewelry designers.

Paying tribute to this precious heritage of jewelry arts, this conversation will also lead us to further explore the unique exhibition “Designing Jewels”, currently on show at L'ÉCOLE China in Shanghai.

Speakers:
Claire ZhangJewelry Designer and Lecturer at L’ÉCOLE, School of Jewelry Arts 
Xiaojia Wang, Art Historian & Lecturer at L’ÉCOLE, School of Jewelry Arts

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. 

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:  
Drawing of a box decorated with a dragon, circa 1920​   
Gouache and pencil on cardboard​   
Van Cleef & Arpels Archives​