L'ÉCOLE is back to the Middle East !

From 24th of January till 17th of March 2023, L’ÉCOLE will be hosting evening conversations, kids' workshops and precious stone week classes at The National Museum of Saudi Arabia, Riyadh.

L'ÉCOLE is back to the Middle East !

“Van Cleef & Arpels: Time, Nature, Love” Exhibition is a presentation of the High Jewelry Maison’s universe at the National Museum of Saudi Arabia in Riyadh. The exhibition revolves around three themes that have been key to the Maison since its foundation in 1906: Time, Nature, and Love.

During the exhibition, L’ÉCOLE will be hosting evening conversations, kids' workshops and precious stone week classes from 24th of January till 16th of March 2023, at The National Museum of Saudi Arabia, Riyadh. Founded in 2012 on Place Vendôme in Paris with the support of Van Cleef & Arpels, L’ÉCOLE is the first school in the world to open the world of jewelry arts to the general public.

Talks

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The Secret Language of Flowers

24th - 26th of January, 2023
@ The National Museum of Saudi Arabia, Riyadh

Photo: Headdress, Philippe Wolfers, © RMN - Grand Palais, Victoria and Albert Museum

Let yourself be amazed by a bouquet of legendary flowers in the company of two jewelry historians. Have you ever wondered why laurel wreaths crown the heads of victorious sports champions? Or why papyrus was so critical in ancient Egypt? Love, passion, tribute to the gods... Discover a few of the many symbolic meanings of flowers throughout the centuries.

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Van Cleef & Arpels: A High Jewelry Maison

25th - 27th of January, 2023
@ The National Museum of Saudi Arabia, Riyadh

Photo: Van Cleef & Arpels, Egyptian bracelet, 1925, Van Cleef & Arpels Collection

How was constructed the poetic and romantic universe so characteristic of Van Cleef & Arpels, synonymous with dreams and enchantment? Born out of a love story, the High Jewelry Maison founded in 1906 progressively developed under the influence of remarkable personalities and events.

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Diamond, Art & Science

9th - 10th of February, 2023
@ The National Museum of Saudi Arabia, Riyadh

Photo: Rough diamond on kimberlite from the Musée des Mines Paris-PSL © Musée de Minéralogie MINES Paris-PSL, E. Gaillou  

The most ancient diamonds date all the way back to 3.5 billion years ago. A miracle of nature, their geological formation gave them remarkable physical properties, which conferred upon them a unique role in history and mythology.
The very origin of the word, “adamas ” (“invincible, unconquerable” in Greek), recalls the uniqueness of this gem.
Embark on a voyage to discover the diamond, between science and history, with our experts as your guides.

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The Secrets of Sentimental jewels

14th - 16th of March, 2023
@ The National Museum of Saudi Arabia, Riyadh

Photo: Padlock medallion, c 1830-1840, V&A museum London (C) Victoria & Albert Museum London

As a source of emotion, jewelry has always been chosen to express love for the beloved one. Intimate gifts, sometimes concealing a secret relationship, these jewels have so much to tell! Let us go through their history, from Antiquity to the present day, and decipher the secret language of Love.

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Flora in Jewelry arts

16th - 17th of March, 2023
@ The National Museum of Saudi Arabia, Riyadh

Photo: Van Cleef & Arpels, collier Chaine de serpent, 1940

The richness of the floral universe has long been a source of inspiration for all jewelers. The Flora book, which the Musée des Arts Décoratifs in Paris had published in partnership with L'ÉCOLE, School of Jewelry Arts deciphers an intricate selection of jewels, from the 17th century to the present day.

Workshops

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Make Your Own Treasure Chest

2nd February - 10th of March, 2023
@ The National Museum of Saudi Arabia, Riyadh

Workshop for Young People

Invitation only

 

Your kids may create precious boxes following the High Jewelry tradition! The children take their inspiration from the time-honored High Jewelry tradition for creating Precious Boxes like the Minaudière® and from the the Mystery Setting™ technique, in order to adorn and customize according to their personal taste and wishes, using their inner creativity.

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Create Your Own Jewel (6 to 8 years old)

2nd February - 10th of March, 2023
@ The National Museum of Saudi Arabia, Riyadh

Workshop for Young People

Invitation only

 

Inspire your children for their first jewelry design! The children get to choose a template from among the models offered. Then, they design, cut out, and decorate with mosaics, rhinestones, ribbons, feathers, according to their inspiration. 

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Diamond Week

6th - 10th of February, 2023
@ The National Museum of Saudi Arabia, Riyadh

Adults Workshop

Photo: Diamant Fancy Vivid Yellow poire de 11,29 carats ©  Van Cleef & Arpels SA

Invitation only

 

The Diamond Week is a short program developed by L’ÉCOLE and focusing on diamonds through the following topics: “The 4 C's of the Diamond”, “Diamonds Around the World” and “The Diamond: A Gemological Exception”.