L’ÉCOLE invites you to discover the stories behind the world of gemstones through live reading sessions with our experts.
For this session, Chandra Horn gemology teacher at L’ÉCOLE, School of Jewelry Arts will read an excerpt from Joanna Hardy’s Ruby.
The session will discuss the journey of ruby from its geological origins and unique physical properties to its role as a symbol of power, passion, and protection across different cultures and eras. We will examine what makes a ruby exceptional in terms of color, clarity and origin while highlighting legendary rubies and collections that illustrate the human fascination with ‘The King of Gems’.
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, May 7th
From 12 p.m. - 12:30 p.m. (U.A.E time)
In English
Book:
Ruby, The King of Gems by Joanna Hardy
Published by Thames and Hudson, 2017
Photo:
Ruby. The King of Gems by Joanna Hardy. Published by Thames and Hudson, 2017.
