Introduction

Around the World in Jewelry

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Discover the evolution of jewelry through eras and civilizations.

What is "jewelry"? Why are we attracted to it? Every civilization - every era - has provided its own answers. 
From Africa and Asia to Oceania, the Americas and Europe, this world tour invites you to discover the materials, know-how, and styles that have shaped jewelry, in both the past and present.

About the course

What is "jewelry"? Why are we attracted to it? Every civilization - every era - has provided its own answers. 
From Africa and Asia to Oceania, the Americas and Europe, this world tour invites you to discover the materials, know-how, and styles that have shaped jewelry, in both the past and present.

L'ECOLE - Around the world in jewelry
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Gemma Augustea - Kunsthistorisches Museum - Vienne - akg-images - Erich Lessing_Carrousel 1.jpg
Giuseppe Castiglione (Lang Shih-ning) - Lady Hoja 1760 - Age Fotostock_Carrousel 3.jpg
Mésoamérique (Mexique) - Coiffe Aztèque - Bridgeman Images_Carrousel 3.jpg

Around the World in Jewelry

Sit back and relax

  • The course is given by an art historian and a gemologist.
  • This course is given in English with Japanese simultaneous interpretations for all sessions.
  • You are welcomed by your teachers before the class starts: a chance to meet each other and share experiences
  • Coffee, tea, and pastries are offered upon your arrival.
  • You don’t need to bring any specific material
  • A certificate is given at the end of the class
  • Take part in the course "Gold and jewelry, from ancient times to Renaissance princes", to discover the evolution of jewelry through the ages, from antiquity to the Renaissance. 

Notes

  • Please refrain from booking the same lecture more than once or booking multiple lectures that are held during the same time slot.
  • Applying by a person, who is not the attendee, is possible, but we ask that the attendee's e-mail address should be registered at the time of application.
  • For each lecture that has reached its maximum capacity, we offer an availability inquiry service (in case of cancellation). This service is available on the details page of the lecture.
  • Cancellations received at least 7 days prior to the lecture will be fully refunded. Please contact us via email contact form in the L'ECOLE website.

High-quality education

L'ÉCOLE as education and research center has a scientific council.

A very unique faculty

All the teachers are passionate experts chosen for their enthusiasm and skill 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.

Exclusive interaction

Courses are delivered in small groups to allow students to discuss one-on-one with the experts.

Initiation courses

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