Diamonds in Hong Kong: History and Legends

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Diamonds in Hong Kong: History and Legends

Through this talk, we will explore how advanced technology, human expertise, and the synergy between intelligent design and artistic craftsmanship come together to achieve exceptional savoir-faire.

Olivier Segura, Gemologist and Managing Director of L’ÉCOLE, School of Jewelry Arts in Hong Kong and Alan Chiu, Gemologist and Lecturer at L’ÉCOLE, will guide you on a memorable journey through Hong Kong’s diamond story. Their presentation is supported by our original documentary film made possible thanks to Mr. Lawrence Ma, Founder of the Diamond Federation of Hong Kong and CEO of Lee Heng Diamond Co., Ltd, and Mr. David Pong, former Chairman (2005–2009), Managing Director of Wing Hang Diamond Company Limited, and current Committee Member of the Diamond Federation of Hong Kong. 

Join our speakers, as they share their insights on how Hong Kong developed into a major diamond hub.

Online Conversation:
Thursday, January 22nd 
at 8 p.m. (Japan time)
In English 
with simultaneous interpretation available in Japanese, Cantonese, Mandarin and French
 

Speakers

Talk led by Olivier Segura, Gemologist and Managing-Director of L’ÉCOLE in Hong Kong, with pre-recorded interventions from: 
Mr. Alan Chiu, Gemologist and Lecturer at L’ÉCOLE, School of Jewelry Arts
Mr. Lawrence Ma, Founder of Diamond Federation Hong Kong) and CEO of Lee Heng Diamond Co., Ltd 
Mr. David Pong, Chairman 2005 – 2009 and currently Committee Member of Diamond Federation Hong Kong and Managing Director of Wing Hang Diamond Company Limited

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