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L'ÉCOLE, School of Jewelry Arts in Hong Kong is temporarily closed and will reopen in end of November as the campus undergoes renovation works. 

L'ÉCOLE, School of Jewelry Arts

L'ÉCOLE, School of Jewelry Arts

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    Pearls: History, Science and Legends

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    The Voyage of Gemstones ⏐ The great journey of precious red coral

    The Voyage of Gemstones ⏐ The great journey of precious red coral

  • About L'ÉCOLE

    About L'ÉCOLE

    Supported by Van Cleef & Arpels, L'ÉCOLE, School of Jewelry Arts is dedicated to sharing jewelry culture to all.

    • Discover L'ÉCOLE
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  • Courses & workshops

    Courses & workshops

    Open to all – children and adults alike, whether passionate about jewelry or simply curious

    • Savoir-faire
    • World of gemstones
    • History of jewelry
    • Youth programs
    • Gift a course
    • All courses

    Highlight

    Pearls: History, Science and Legends

    Pearls: History, Science and Legends

  • Talks

    Talks

    A rich program of expert-led talks, offered in-person or online

    • Upcoming talks
    • Replay
    • Gift a talk

    Highlight

    Pink Diamond

    The Pink Diamond: Secrets Revealed

  • Exhibitions

    Exhibitions

    Free exhibitions exploring all facets of jewelry culture

    • Current exhibitions
    • Upcoming exhibitions
    • Past exhibitions
  • Books

    Books

    Publications entirely dedicated to the jewelry arts

    • Publications

    Highlight

    Discover Gems

    Discover Gems

  • Learn more

    Learn more

    Podcast and videos available online

    • Podcast
    • Videos

    Highlight

    The Voyage of Gemstones ⏐ The great journey of precious red coral

    The Voyage of Gemstones ⏐ The great journey of precious red coral

  • About L'ÉCOLE

    About L'ÉCOLE

    Supported by Van Cleef & Arpels, L'ÉCOLE, School of Jewelry Arts is dedicated to sharing jewelry culture to all.

    • Discover L'ÉCOLE
    • L'ÉCOLE around the world
    • Cultural partnerships
    • News & events

Languages

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  • Lyon
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  • Courses & workshops

    Courses & workshops

    Open to all – children and adults alike, whether passionate about jewelry or simply curious

    • Savoir-faire
    • World of gemstones
    • History of jewelry
    • Youth programs
    • Gift a course
    • All courses

    Highlight

    Pearls: History, Science and Legends

    Pearls: History, Science and Legends

  • Talks

    Talks

    A rich program of expert-led talks, offered in-person or online

    • Upcoming talks
    • Replay
    • Gift a talk

    Highlight

    Pink Diamond

    The Pink Diamond: Secrets Revealed

  • Exhibitions

    Exhibitions

    Free exhibitions exploring all facets of jewelry culture

    • Current exhibitions
    • Upcoming exhibitions
    • Past exhibitions
  • Books

    Books

    Publications entirely dedicated to the jewelry arts

    • Publications

    Highlight

    Discover Gems

    Discover Gems

  • Learn more

    Learn more

    Podcast and videos available online

    • Podcast
    • Videos

    Highlight

    The Voyage of Gemstones ⏐ The great journey of precious red coral

    The Voyage of Gemstones ⏐ The great journey of precious red coral

  • About L'ÉCOLE

    About L'ÉCOLE

    Supported by Van Cleef & Arpels, L'ÉCOLE, School of Jewelry Arts is dedicated to sharing jewelry culture to all.

    • Discover L'ÉCOLE
    • L'ÉCOLE around the world
    • Cultural partnerships
    • News & events
  • Newsletter
  • Bespoke events

Languages

  • English
  • 繁體中文
  • 简体中文
Permanent campuses
Explore L’ÉCOLE’s activities all year round
  • Hong Kong
  • Paris
  • Shanghai
  • Dubai
Traveling programs
Discover L’ÉCOLE’s activities during special temporary events
  • Lyon
  • Tokyo
  • New York
  • Seoul

“Shakudō: from Samurai Ornaments to Jewelry” Exhibition Exhibit

Bracelet with butterflies Japan, late 1800s Gold and silver-gilt shakudo  Private Collection
Bracelet with butterflies

Japan, late 1800s
Gold and silver-gilt shakudo 
Private Collection 

© L'É COLÉ, School of Jewelry Arts - Benjamin Chelly
Brooch with a boat in a thunderstorm Japan, late 1800s Gold and silver-gilt shakudo  Private Collection
Brooch with a boat in a thunderstorm

Japan, late 1800s
Gold and silver-gilt shakudo 
Private Collection

© L'ÉCOLÉ, School of Jewelry Arts - Benjamin Chelly
Bracelet with male and female figures playing musical  instruments Japan, late 1800s Gilt shakudo and shell, possibly painted with maki-e lacquer Private Collection
Bracelet with male and female figures playing musical instruments

Japan, late 1800s
Gilt shakudo and shell, possibly painted with maki-e lacquer
Private Collection

© L'ÉCOLÉ, School of Jewelry Arts - Benjamin Chelly
Necklace composed of elements resembling the cap of the  samurai sword (kashira) Japan, 1800s Gold and silver-gilt shakudo  Private Collection
Necklace composed of elements resembling the cap of the samurai sword (kashira)

Japan, 1800s
Gold and silver-gilt shakudo 
Private Collection

Brooch with women in kimonos making fans Japan, late 1800s Gold and silver-gilt shakudo , possibly painted with  maki-e lacquer Private Collection
Brooch with women in kimonos making fans

Japan, late 1800s
Gold and silver-gilt shakudo , possibly painted with maki-e lacquer
Private Collection 

© L'ÉCOLÉ, School of Jewelry Arts - Benjamin Chelly
Brooch with frogs in a water lily pond, Exhibition “Shakudō: from Samurai Ornaments to Jewelry”, L'ÉCOLE, School of Jewelry Arts
Brooch with frogs in a water lily pond

possibly inspired by Cho ju -giga scroll paintings of animal caricatures
Japan, late 1800s
Gold and silver-gilt shakudo 
Private Collection 

© L'É COLÉ, School of Jewelry Arts - Benjamin Chelly
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