Jade by Fred Ward (Reading Session)

L’ÉCOLE invites you to discover the stories behind the world of gemstones through live reading sessions with our experts.​

During this session, Chandra Horn, gemology lecturer at L'ÉCOLE, School of Jewelry Arts, will read an excerpt from Fred Ward’s “Jade”, offering an introduction to both nephrite and jadeite while discussing the historical and cultural importance of this complex, beautiful, and important material.

For those who wish to go further, featured titles are also available at the L’ÉCOLE Library Corner at Al Safa Art & Design Library

Reading Session: 
Thursday, July 28th
From 12 p.m. - 12:30 p.m. (U.A.E time)
In English

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Speakers:
With Chandra Horn, gemologist and lecturer at L’ÉCOLE, School of Jewelry Arts

Book:
Jade by Fred Ward, published by Gem Book Publishers, 2015​

Image Credit:  Belt buckle with dragons​
Qing dynasty (1644–1911), China​
Jade (jadeite)​
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.