Gold, from the atom to the workshop (In-Person Conversation)

Gold is a fascinating material: the color, the radiance and especially the combination of its characteristics make it the favorite metal of Humans to create jewels, adornments, and precious objects. In Nature, gold can take different shapes, from the most irregular nuggets to practically perfect crystalline shapes. In jewelry, to create volumes and textures which are as varied as they are astounding, gold is generally alloyed, especially to make it more durable, but also to give it a broader color range.

From its atomic structure to its different deposits, to its exceptional properties and its unexpected alloys, discover gold in all its incarnations!

In-Person Conversation:

May 8th, 2024
7 - 7:30: Welcome Reception with beverages
7:30 – 8:30: Conversation in English
@Dubai Design District, Building 10, Ground Floor, Dubai, United Arab Emirates

Speakers:

With Tania Heykal, Gemologist and Lecturer at L’ÉCOLE, School of Jewelry Arts ME
& David Usieto Cabrera, Art Historian and Lecturer at L’ÉCOLE, School of Jewelry Arts ME

Photo: Crystallized gold from Australia, Musée de Minéralogie Mines Paris - PSL / E. Gaillou.

Brought together by their curiosity and love of jewelry culture, speakers and listeners are invited to meet at a welcome reception preceding the talk. Often initiated during this convivial moment, exchanges prove to be as spontaneous as they are instructive. They continue to grow throughout the talk, which is organized around L'ÉCOLE's three main pillars: the History of Jewelry, the World of Gemstones and the Savoir-Faire.

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