New Exhibition at L’ÉCOLE Asia Pacific

"An Eye for Beauty, the Illuminata Jewelry Collection"
November 13th 2023 to March 31st 2024

Discovering beauty through an unprecedented jewelry collection from an eminent local collector

Nicolas Luchsinger, Curator of the exhibition & President of Van Cleef & Arpels, Asia Pacific

“The collection’s name, ILLUMINATA, deepened my fascination with its connotations of secrecy and enlightenment… All the pieces in this collection are not only wearable but also a testament to the owner’s profound sense of style, influenced by the vibrant confluence of East and West in Hong Kong.”

Diamond stomacher with detachable chain and diamond pendants, An Eye For Beauty, Illuminata Jewelry Collection Exhibition, L'ECOLE, School of Jewelry Arts, K11 MUSEA, Hong Kong

Diamond stomacher with detachable chain and diamond pendants,

Diamonds and platinum,

Circa 1900,

The Illuminata Collection

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Pink topaz brooch. An Eye For Beauty, Illuminata Jewelry Collection Exhibition, L'ECOLE, School of Jewelry Arts, K11 MUSEA, Hong Kong

Circa 1820
Pink topaz, diamonds, silver, and gold
The Illuminata Collection

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Ruby necklace with detachable pendant. An Eye For Beauty, Illuminata Jewelry Collection Exhibition, L'ECOLE, School of Jewelry Arts, K11 MUSEA, Hong Kong

Ruby necklace with detachable pendant,

18th century,

Diamonds, rubies, and silver,

The Illuminata Collection

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Diamond flowerhead brooch. An Eye For Beauty, Illuminata Jewelry Collection Exhibition, L'ECOLE, School of Jewelry Arts, K11 MUSEA, Hong Kong

Diamond flowerhead brooch,

18th century,

Diamonds and silver,

The Illuminata Collection

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Aluminum ear clips by JAR. An Eye For Beauty, Illuminata Jewelry Collection Exhibition, L'ECOLE, School of Jewelry Arts, K11 MUSEA, Hong Kong

Aluminum ear clips by JAR,
21st century,
Diamonds, yellow gold, and aluminium,
The Illuminata Collection

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Amber chi-dragon pendant. An Eye For Beauty, Illuminata Jewelry Collection Exhibition, L'ECOLE, School of Jewelry Arts, K11 MUSEA, Hong Kong

Qing dynasty (1644-1911)

Amber, jadeite, pearls, and silk

The Illuminata Collection

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Agarwood bead bracelet. An Eye For Beauty, Illuminata Jewelry Collection Exhibition, L'ECOLE, School of Jewelry Arts, K11 MUSEA, Hong Kong

Qing dynasty (1644-1911)

Agarwood beads, coral, jadeite, pearls, and silk

The Illuminata Collection

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Jadeite bead bracelet. An Eye For Beauty, Illuminata Jewelry Collection Exhibition, L'ECOLE, School of Jewelry Arts, K11 MUSEA, Hong Kong

Qing dynasty (1644-1911)

Jadeite beads, tourmalines, pearls, and silk

The Illuminata Collection

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Emerald brooch. An Eye For Beauty, Illuminata Jewelry Collection Exhibition, L'ECOLE, School of Jewelry Arts, K11 MUSEA, Hong Kong

18th century

Emeralds, diamonds, and silver

The Illuminata Collection

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Emerald earrings by Carnet. An Eye For Beauty, Illuminata Jewelry Collection Exhibition, L'ECOLE, School of Jewelry Arts, K11 MUSEA, Hong Kong

21st century

Emeralds, diamonds, and white gold

The Illuminata Collection

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November 10, 2023 - Presented by L’ÉCOLE Asia Pacific, School of Jewelry Arts, the new exhibition titled “An Eye for Beauty, the Illuminata Jewelry Collection” promises to be a captivating journey into the passion for collecting led by a pioneering lady from Hong Kong.
This exhibition marks the fourth of the series “Through the Eyes of a Connoisseur” dedicated to the exploration of taste and the art of collecting. In the footsteps of previous editions, which commenced with a 20th-century American Jewelry collection (L’ÉCOLE in New York, 2018), followed by treasures from the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia (L’ÉCOLE in Dubai, 2018), and the prestigious Art Nouveau pieces from the Albion Art Jewellery Institute Collection (L’ÉCOLE in Tokyo, 2019), this edition continues to focus on the dialogue between cultures and their criteria of beauty.

Sapphire necklace. An Eye For Beauty, Illuminata Jewelry Collection Exhibition, L'ECOLE, School of Jewelry Arts, K11 MUSEA, Hong Kong

Circa 1850

Sapphires, diamonds, gold, and silver

The Illuminata Collection 

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Garnet Sévigné brooch. An Eye For Beauty, Illuminata Jewelry Collection Exhibition, L'ECOLE, School of Jewelry Arts, K11 MUSEA, Hong Kong

19th century

Cabochon garnets, diamonds, silver, and gold

The Illuminata Collection

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Ruby ring by JAR. An Eye For Beauty, Illuminata Jewelry Collection Exhibition, L'ECOLE, School of Jewelry Arts, K11 MUSEA, Hong Kong

21st century

Ruby, black spinels, diamonds, gold, and platinum

The Illuminata Collection © L'ÉCOLE Van Cleef & Arpels, photo Picspark Co

© L'ÉCOLE Van Cleef & Arpels, photo: Picspark Co
Tourmaline ring by Carnet. An Eye For Beauty, Illuminata Jewelry Collection Exhibition, L'ECOLE, School of Jewelry Arts, K11 MUSEA, Hong Kong

Tourmaline ring by Carnet

21st century

Pink tourmaline, colored sapphires, titanium, and platinum

The Illuminata Collection

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Fancy yellow diamond ring by JAR. An Eye For Beauty, Illuminata Jewelry Collection Exhibition, L'ECOLE, School of Jewelry Arts, K11 MUSEA, Hong Kong

21st century

Fancy intense greenish yellow diamond, emeralds, diamonds, gold, and platinum

The Illuminata Collection

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Pair of enamel bracelets. An Eye For Beauty, Illuminata Jewelry Collection Exhibition, L'ECOLE, School of Jewelry Arts, K11 MUSEA, Hong Kong

Pair of enamel bracelets

Circa 1855

Green and blue enamel, silver, diamonds and gold

The Illuminata Collection 

 

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Golden topaz pendant brooch. An Eye For Beauty, Illuminata Jewelry Collection Exhibition, L'ECOLE, School of Jewelry Arts, K11 MUSEA, Hong Kong

Golden topaz pendant brooch,
19th century,
Golden topaz, diamonds, silver, and gold,
The Illuminata Collection

© L'ÉCOLE Van Cleef & Arpels, photo: Picspark Co
Köchert brooch in Exhibition "An Eye for Beauty, the Illuminata Jewelry Collection" in Hong Kong. Pearl, diamonds, rubies, silver, and gold
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Garnet demi-parure necklace and earrings. An Eye For Beauty, Illuminata Jewelry Collection Exhibition, L'ECOLE, School of Jewelry Arts, K11 MUSEA, Hong Kong

Circa 1840

Garnets and diamonds

The Illuminata Collection

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Garnet bracelet and earrings. An Eye For Beauty, Illuminata Jewelry Collection Exhibition, L'ECOLE, School of Jewelry Arts, K11 MUSEA, Hong Kong

Circa 1840

Cabochon garnets, diamonds, silver, and gold

The Illuminata Collection

© L'ÉCOLE Van Cleef & Arpels, photo: Picspark Co

With approximately 50 extraordinary pieces, the exhibition represents a dialogue between Western and Eastern aesthetics. It unveils European and Chinese masterpieces, all carefully selected from the private collection of an esteemed connoisseur. Visitors will embark on a journey of discovery, delving into the multifaceted concept of beauty from various perspectives, with a strong emphasis on the timeless notions of versatility and transformability across 300 years of art history. Olivier Segura, Managing Director of L’ÉCOLE Asia Pacific, School of Jewelry Arts sums it up beautifully: “At L’ÉCOLE, we continuously carry the mission to share jewelry culture with a large and diverse audience. This time, we are thrilled to introduce this remarkable collection from a Hong Kong private collector for the very first time. It pays tribute to the timeless appeal of cross-cultural beauty and the lasting legacies of jewelry”.

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