Online Talk

Emerald, Art & Science (Online Talk)

Crown of the Andes

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.

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

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.​

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

Our Online Talks

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.