L'ÉCOLE, School of Jewelry Arts
L'ÉCOLE, School of Jewelry Arts contributes to the promotion and visibility of jewelry culture on an international scale.
ABOUT L'ÉCOLE
Established in 2012 with the support of Van Cleef & Arpels, L’ÉCOLE, School of Jewelry Arts aims to introduce the public to all aspects of jewelry culture through various activities: courses, workshops, talks, exhibitions, books and podcast.
Activities at L’ÉCOLE cover three main areas: the history of jewelry, the world of gemstones and the savoir-faire of jewelry-making techniques.
L’ÉCOLE now has four permanent addresses: in Paris, Hong Kong, Shanghai and Dubai. Moreover, since its inception, L'ÉCOLE regularly travels abroad, in Europe, America, Asia and the Middle East, for talks, exhibitions or travelling course programs that can last one to three weeks.
A dynamic research activity
L’ÉCOLE’s research projects generate knowledge on diverse jewelry topics and contribute to its various paths of education.
L’ÉCOLE fosters collaborations with major museums and cultural institutions. It also supports academic research through the organization of study days for experts and students, and by participating in international symposiums.