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L'ÉCOLE, School of Jewelry Arts

L'ÉCOLE, School of Jewelry Arts

Supported by Van Cleef & Arpels

  • 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

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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

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    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

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    L’ÉCOLE Libraries & Corners in the UAE

  • Learn more

    Learn more

    Podcast and videos available online

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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

    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

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

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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