Emerald in Asia, from Myth to Reality (Online Conversation)

In the world of gems, the emerald is among the rarest and most precious of all. First discovered during the Late Classical Antiquity, the emerald has been since coveted around the world because of its rich green color. 

From West to East, the emerald trade created strong commercial and cultural bonds. In European representations, the emerald was a gemstone associated with the East. But for Chinese people, emerald was a gem from the West until the official discovery of emerald deposits in India, Pakistan, Afghanistan and, finally China, from the 20th to the 21st century.

During this talk, we will explore the emerald historical deposits, trade routes and its use in precious arts before discovering the specificity of emerald deposits in Asia.

English session with simultaneous translation in Mandarin, Cantonese and Japanese
Friday, June 28th at 5:00am (Dubai time)

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English session with simultaneous translation in French, Japanese, Cantonese, and Mandarin  
Friday, June 28th at 3pm (Dubai time)

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Talk given from L’ÉCOLE, School of Jewelry Arts Shanghai, China campus. 

Speakers

With Jing Yu, Lecturer at L’ÉCOLE, School of Jewelry Arts
& HE Bei, Art Historian & Lecturer at L’ÉCOLE, School of Jewelry Arts

Photo: Mughal engraved emerald, Probably 18th Century, Faerber Collection © Faerber Collection, Charlotte Straumann Hanson.

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 conversation 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. 

You will also find the past conversations available for viewing on YouTube at your leisure once the event has come to a close. 

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

All the proceeds raised from our public talks and courses are donated to Dubai Cares to support their youth education programs.