Between science, history, and symbolism, gemstones reveal their different facets. L’ÉCOLE invites you to a series of talks to explore their history and their meanings, carried across the world.
Did you know that amber, like coral and pearls, comes from a living organism?
A fossilized gem with astonishing plant, animal or gaseous inclusions, amber has been used since prehistoric times in the creation of numerous jewels and statuettes. Yellow, red or even white, amber has, like jade or yellow gold, always been seen as a symbol of political power and as an agent of protection in both Asian or European cultures.
Carved and engraved, amber is a miniature work of art which has contributed to the histories of both sacred art and contemporary jewelry.
Join our speakers to discover the fascinating world of this gemstone between science and history.
Online Talk:
Tuesday, May 19th at 12 p.m. (Dubai time)
In English
Speakers:
With Chandra Horn, Gemologist & Lecturer at L’ÉCOLE, School of Jewelry Arts
& Dr. David Usieto Cabrera, Art Historian and Lecturer at L’ÉCOLE, School of Jewelry Arts
Pomegranate-Form Pendant
Liao Dynasty (916-1125)
Amber, bodhi seed
Mengdiexuan Collection (Hong Kong)