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L'ÉCOLE, School of Jewelry Arts

L'ÉCOLE, School of Jewelry Arts

Supported by Van Cleef & Arpels

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

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  • TALKS

    Talks

    A rich program of expert-led free online talks

    • UPCOMING TALKS
    • REPLAY
  • EXHIBITIONS

    Exhibitions

    Free exhibitions exploring all facets of jewelry culture

    • PAST EXHIBITIONS
  • BOOKS

    Books

    Publications entirely dedicated to the jewelry arts

    • PUBLICATIONS AVAILABLE IN JAPANESE
  • LEARN MORE

    Learn more

    Podcast and videos available online

    • PODCAST
    • VIDEOS
  • 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

Languages

  • English
  • 日本語
Permanent campuses
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  • Paris
  • Hong Kong
  • Shanghai
  • Dubai
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Discover L’ÉCOLE’s activities during special temporary events
  • Tokyo
  • Lyon
  • New York
  • Seoul
  • TALKS

    Talks

    A rich program of expert-led free online talks

    • UPCOMING TALKS
    • REPLAY
  • EXHIBITIONS

    Exhibitions

    Free exhibitions exploring all facets of jewelry culture

    • PAST EXHIBITIONS
  • BOOKS

    Books

    Publications entirely dedicated to the jewelry arts

    • PUBLICATIONS AVAILABLE IN JAPANESE
  • LEARN MORE

    Learn more

    Podcast and videos available online

    • PODCAST
    • VIDEOS
  • 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
  • Newsletter

Languages

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

Birds in Paradise

Gustave Baugrand, Peacock Brooch

Gustave Baugrand, Peacock Brooch c. 1865 / Pearl, diamonds, sapphires and rubies, emeralds, gold / Private collection

Charles Mellerio, Peacock Brooch

Charles Mellerio, Peacock Brooch
c. 1910 / Diamonds, enamel / Private collection

Van Cleef & Arpels, Bird Brooch

Van Cleef & Arpels, Bird Brooch
1920s / Diamonds, emeralds, onyx, green feathers, platinum / Private collection

Pierre Sterlé, Bird Brooch

Pierre Sterlé, Bird Brooch
Yellow gold, platina, diamonds / Private collection

Mauboussin, Quetzal Brooch

Mauboussin, Quetzal Brooch
1960s / Chased and guilloché yellow gold, sapphires and engraved sapphires, engraved emeralds, turquoises, diamonds, rubies and engraved rubies / Private collection

Greater Bird of Paradise (Paradisaea apoda)

Greater Bird of Paradise (Paradisaea apoda)
Date unknown / Taxidermy / The University Museum, the University of Tokyo (UMUT)

Hooded Pitta (Pitta soedida)

Hooded Pitta (Pitta soedida)
Date unknown / Taxidermy / Former collection of Oita Wild Bird Museum / The University Museum, the University of Tokyo (UMUT)

Crowned Pigeon (Goura cristata)

Crowned Pigeon (Goura cristata)
Date unknown / Taxidermy / Yamashina Institute for Ornithology

Kawabe Kakyo, Sketch of Birds

Kawabe Kakyo, Sketch of Birds
1854-1920 / Color on paper / The University Museum, the University of Tokyo (UMUT)

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