Online Talk

Diamonds in Hong Kong: History and Legends

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.

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 Talk:
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
 

Our Online Talks

Developed by the teams at L’ÉCOLE, School of Jewelry Arts to offer a new look at the world of jewelry, these online talks bring together two experts for a 45-50 minute talk that is followed by a Q&A session during which you may submit your questions by instant messaging.

Should you wish to learn more, L’ÉCOLE, School of Jewelry Arts will send you a detailed bibliography following the event.

These talks are held in French and English and simultaneously interpreted in Cantonese, Mandarin, and Japanese. You will also find them available for viewing on YouTube at your leisure once the event has come to a close.

Participating in these talks hosted by L’ÉCOLE, School of Jewelry Arts allows you to join a community of curious enthusiasts eager to discover and learn.

 

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