In-Person Conversation

Materials Rediscovered in Jewelry Design

René Lalique (1860–1945)  Green rosebud bracelet Glass, yellow gold, enamel  c. 1900  Palais Royal Collection

Over the centuries, jewelry designers have relentlessly pursued novel and innovative materials for their creations.

Materials Rediscovered in Jewelry Design

Over the centuries, jewelry designers have relentlessly pursued novel and innovative materials for their creations. 

Their explorations range from discovering new ways of playing with gemstones and metals sourced from nature to embracing unconventional materials previously deemed unsuitable for jewelry. Upon encountering a material, designers embark on a journey of experimentation, exploring diverse techniques to cut, shape, and join it. Through this process, they unlock the material's unique properties, mastering its potential to craft exquisite and captivating jewelry pieces.

Join us for an engaging in-person conversation with our expert gemologist and designer to discover the latest innovative materials shaping the world of jewelry design.

Speakers:
Tania Chan, Jewelry Designer and Lecturer at L'ÉCOLE, School of Jewelry Arts
Ann Lee, Gemologist and Lecturer at L'ÉCOLE, School of Jewelry Arts

Details: 
Date: Thursday, July 3rd, 2025
Cocktail Session: 6:30pm-7:00pm
Conversation: 7:00pm–8:00pm
Language: English