Fauna in High Jewelry: Inspiration and Creation (In-Person Talk)

How can a piece of jewelry capture the grace of a bird in flight or the iridescence of a fish? 

Across cultures and centuries, jewelers have drawn inspiration from fauna, combining precious and organic materials such as feathers, shells, horn, and shagreen. From the Mughal Empire to East Asia and the Western world, meticulous observation and expert craftsmanship bring these living forms to life.

Join our experts to explore this enduring source of inspiration.

In-Person Talk:
Friday, March 27th , 2026
7:30 p.m. – 8:00 p.m. Welcome Reception (Dubai Time)
8:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m. Talk in English (Dubai Time)
@L’ÉCOLE, School of Jewelry Arts,
Dubai Design District, Building 10, Ground Floor, Dubai, 
United Arab Emirates

Speakers
With Dr. David Usieto Cabrera, Art Historian and Lecturer at L'ÉCOLE, School of Jewelry Arts
& May El-Hage, Art Historian and Lecturer at L'ÉCOLE, School of Jewelry Arts

Van Cleef & Arpels, Clip Flamants roses, 2016, Collection particulière © Van Cleef & Arpels

Brought together by their curiosity and love of jewelry culture, speakers and listeners are invited to meet at a cocktail 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.