Emerald, Art & Science (Online Talk)

Throughout the history of jewelry, emeralds have fascinated humankind.​

Since its discovery more than four thousand years ago, the emerald has kept intriguing by the splendor of its color and the properties it has been attributed.​

From the mythical mines of Cleopatra to today’s Colombian landscapes, come and discover the legends that are surrounding the emeralds and gave them a prominent place in antique and modern jewels.

Online Talk: 
Tuesday, April 21st
From 12 p.m. – 1 p.m. (U.A.E time)
In English

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Tuesday, April 21st
From 4 p.m. – 5 p.m. (U.A.E time)
In Arabic

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Speakers:
With Tania Heikal, Gemologist & Lecturer at L’ÉCOLE, School of Jewelry Arts
& Noura Al Serkal, Jeweler and Lecturer at L’ÉCOLE, School of Jewelry Arts 

Photo Credit: Crown of the Andes, ca. 1660 and ca. 1770
Gold, emeralds
Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York

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 talk 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 talks available for viewing on YouTube at your leisure once the event has come to a close. 

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