The World of gemstones

Ruby, a Fiery and Bewitching Stone

 Ruby from Mogok, Collection Van Cleef & Arpels © Van Cleef & Arpels

What is red? How do we perceive it? What is its special symbolism? In this 4-hour course, you'll set out to discover this mythical gem through the places it is extracted around the world. You'll understand its fascinating and special properties, which have made it the "king of precious stones".

About the course

What is red? How do we perceive it? What is its special symbolism? 

According to Burmese myth, these miraculous stones carry the fire and blood of the Earth within them. You'll set out to discover this mythical gem through the places it is extracted around the world. You'll understand its fascinating and special properties, which have made it the "king of precious stones".

Ruby, A Fiery and Bewitching Stone

Sit back and relax

  • The class is conducted by two gemologists.
  • You are welcomed by your teachers before the class starts: a chance to meet each other and share experiences.
  • You don’t need to bring any specific material.
  • A certificate is given at the end of the class.
  • Take part in the course "Recognize the gemstones" to broaden your exploration of gemology and to identify precious stones. 
  • After each class, teachers deliver a list of books, podcasts, websites, museums related to the course attended.

QUALITY

L’ÉCOLE set up, 5 years after its foundation, a Scientific Council to oversee the consistency of its educational policy and the relevance of its teaching materials. 

PASSION

All our teachers are passionate experts chosen for their enthusiasm and skills in transmitting their knowledge. 

GENEROSITY

Skills are presented with ease in an enjoyable way, hands-on experience and dialogue. Classes are for everyone with no pre-requisites.

EXCLUSIVITY

Courses are delivered in small groups to allow students to discuss one-on-one with experts of the jewelry's world. 

INITIATION COURSES

On an “à la carte” basis, introductory courses are offered to all those who want to learn and become enlightened amateurs