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L'ÉCOLE, School of Jewelry Arts

L'ÉCOLE, School of Jewelry Arts

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    Seeking Beauty: From Falconry To Jewelry

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    Free exhibitions exploring all facets of jewelry culture

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    Bejeweled: A Symphony of Gemology and Art with Louvre Abu Dhabi

  • 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
    • Cultural partnerships
    • News & events

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    Talent Programs

  • Newsletter
  • Bespoke Events
  • Courses & workshops

    Courses & workshops

    Open to all – children and adults alike, whether passionate about jewelry or simply curious​ ​ ​

    • Savoir-faire
    • World of gemstones
    • History of jewelry
    • Youth programs
    • All Courses

    Highlight

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    Courses now available in Arabic & English

  • Talks

    Talks

    A rich program of expert-led talks, offered in-person or online

    • Upcoming talks
    • Replay

    Highlight

    Header Highlight ME Website

    Seeking Beauty: From Falconry To Jewelry

  • Exhibitions

    Exhibitions

    Free exhibitions exploring all facets of jewelry culture

    • Current exhibitions
    • Upcoming exhibitions
    • Past exhibitions
  • Books

    Books

    Publications and a library entirely dedicated to the jewelry arts

    • Library

    Highlight

    Header Highlight ME Website

    L’ÉCOLE Libraries & Corners in the UAE

  • Learn more

    Learn more

    Podcast and videos available online

    • Podcast
    • Videos

    Highlight

    Header Highlight ME Website

    Bejeweled: A Symphony of Gemology and Art with Louvre Abu Dhabi

  • 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
    • Cultural partnerships
    • News & events

    Highlight

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    Talent Programs

Languages

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

    Courses & workshops

    Open to all – children and adults alike, whether passionate about jewelry or simply curious​ ​ ​

    • Savoir-faire
    • World of gemstones
    • History of jewelry
    • Youth programs
    • All Courses

    Highlight

    Header Highlight ME Website

    Courses now available in Arabic & English

  • Talks

    Talks

    A rich program of expert-led talks, offered in-person or online

    • Upcoming talks
    • Replay

    Highlight

    Header Highlight ME Website

    Seeking Beauty: From Falconry To Jewelry

  • Exhibitions

    Exhibitions

    Free exhibitions exploring all facets of jewelry culture

    • Current exhibitions
    • Upcoming exhibitions
    • Past exhibitions
  • Books

    Books

    Publications and a library entirely dedicated to the jewelry arts

    • Library

    Highlight

    Header Highlight ME Website

    L’ÉCOLE Libraries & Corners in the UAE

  • Learn more

    Learn more

    Podcast and videos available online

    • Podcast
    • Videos

    Highlight

    Header Highlight ME Website

    Bejeweled: A Symphony of Gemology and Art with Louvre Abu Dhabi

  • 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
    • Cultural partnerships
    • News & events

    Highlight

    Header Highlight ME Website

    Talent Programs

  • Newsletter
  • Bespoke Events

Languages

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

"The Art of Gold, 3000 Years of Chines Treasures" Exhibition Images

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icada-shaped gold ornament with tourmaline inlay, Ming Dynasty, 1368-1644, Courtesy of the Mengdiexuan Collection. Photo Picspark Co.jpg 2

Gold cicada-shaped ornament with tourmaline inlay, Ming dynasty, 1368-1644, Mengdiexuan collection.

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Hairpin with flower and birds designs, Ming Dynasty, 1368-1644, Courtesy of the Mengdiexuan Collection. Photo Picspark Co

Hairpin with flower and birds designs, Ming Dynasty, 1368-1644, Mengdiexuan Collection.

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Hairpin with figures design, Ming Dynasty, 1368-1644,  Courtesy of the Mengdiexuan Collection. Photo Picspark Co

Hairpin with figures design, Ming Dynasty, 1368-1644, Mengdiexuan Collection.

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Gold tubular hairpins with flower design, 10th to 12th century, Courtesy of the Mengdiexuan Collection. Photo Picspark Co

Gold tubular hairpins with flower design, 10th to 12th century, Mengdiexuan Collection.

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Gold ornaments, 3rd to 6th century, Courtesy of the Mengdiexuan Collection. Photo Picspark Co

Gold ornaments, 3rd to 6th century, Mengdiexuan Collection.

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Gold headdress plaque with confronted birds design, 3rd to 6th century, Courtesy of the Mengdiexuan Collection. Photo Picspark Co

Gold headdress plaque with confronted birds design, 3rd to 6th century, Mengdiexuan Collection.

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Gold headdress ornament, 4th to 3rd century BCE, Courtesy of the Mengdiexuan Collection. Photo Picspark Co

Gold headdress ornament, 4th to 3rd century BCE, Mengdiexuan Collection.

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Gold hair bun ornament with bat and dragon decoration, 15th to 17th century, Courtesy of the Mengdiexuan Collection. Photo Picspark Co

Gold hair bun ornament with bat and dragon decoration, 15th to 17th century, Mengdiexuan Collection.

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Gold frog-shaped ornaments, 6th to 5th century BCE, Courtesy of the Mengdiexuan Collection. Photo Picspark Co

Gold frog-shaped ornaments, 6th to 5th century BCE, Mengdiexuan Collection.

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Gold camel-design belt and ornamental plaque, 2nd to 1st century BCE,  Courtesy of the Mengdiexuan Collection. Photo Picspark Co

Gold camel-design belt and ornamental plaque, 2nd to 1st century BCE, Mengdiexuan Collection.

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Gold bent hairpins with gemstone, glass and pearl inlays, 7th century, Courtesy of the Mengdiexuan Collection. Photo Picspark Co

Gold bent hairpins with gemstone, glass and pearl inlays, 7th century, Mengdiexuan Collection.

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Gold belt plaques with deer designs, 12th to 14th century, Courtesy of the Mengdiexuan Collection. Photo Picspark Co

Gold belt plaques with deer designs, 12th to 14th century, Mengdiexuan Collection.

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Gilt-silver pouch-shaped ornament, 7th to 9th century, Courtesy of the Mengdiexuan Collection. Photo Picspark Co

Gilt-silver pouch-shaped ornament, 7th to 9th century, Mengdiexuan Collection.

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Gilt silver earring, Liao Dynasty, 907-1125, Courtesy of the Mengdiexuan Collection. Photo Picspark Co

Gilt silver earring, Liao Dynasty, 907-1125, Mengdiexuan Collection.

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A gold plaque, 4th to 3rd century BCE, Courtesy of the Mengdiexuan Collection. Photo Picspark Co

Gold plaque, 4th to 3rd century BCE, Mengdiexuan Collection.

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Pair of gold earrings with turquoise beads, late Shang Dynasty, Courtesy of the Mengdiexuan Collection. Photo Picspark Co

Pair of gold earrings with turquoise beads, late Shang Dynasty, Mengdiexuan Collection.

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Recumbent stag ornament, 6th to 5th century BCE,  Courtesy of the Mengdiexuan Collection. Photo Picspark Co

Recumbent stag ornament, 6th to 5th century BCE, Mengdiexuan Collection.

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