L'École des Arts Joailliers

✨ Soon in Dubai: “Men’s Rings, Yves Gastou Collection” ✨ 📆 From November 7th, 2024, to April 26th, 2025, L’ÉCOLE Middle East, School of Jewelry Arts, presents “Men’s Rings, Yves Gastou Collection”—a captivating exhibition showcasing over 700 extraordinary rings, curated from the personal collection of the renowned French art dealer, Yves Gastou. 🌎 After a successful debut in Paris in 2018, the exhibition traveled to Tokyo and Hong Kong in 2022, then Shanghai in 2023. 💍 New rings have been added to the selection for its fifth edition in Dubai. L’ÉCOLE, School of Jewelry Arts is delighted to present this eclectic collection by a great jewelry lover to the Middle Eastern public for the first time. Stay tuned for more details and mark your calendars for this must-see event! https://accutics.li/7wEZ8p Dubai Design District Dubai Design Week #LECOLEVanCleefArpels #LECOLEexhibitions #LECOLE_ME

📆 💍 Save the date! This November, a unique exhibition is set to make its Middle Eastern debut at L’ÉCOLE Middle East, School of Jewelry Arts in Dubai. While the city celebrates Dubai Design Week, L’ÉCOLE will be unveiling an extraordinary collection that has never been seen in the region before. Curious to know what it is? Stay tuned as we reveal more about this exclusive event happening alongside the region’s most exciting design festival. 🔗https://accutics.li/7wEZ8p Dubai Design District #LECOLEVanCleefArpels #LECOLEexhibitions #LECOLE_ME

✨ Bejeweled experience at Hong Kong Palace Museum by L’ÉCOLE Asia Pacific! ✨ On October 5th, 2024, L’ÉCOLE, School of Jewelry Arts, and the Hong Kong Palace Museum (HKPM) joined forces to present the immersive workshop “Bejewelled! French Fashion and Jewellery 1770–1910.” The partnership between L’ÉCOLE and the Hong Kong Palace Museum on the occasion of the special exhibition “The Adorned Body: French Fashion and Jewellery 1770–1910 from the Musée des Arts Décoratifs, Paris” highlights mutual commitment to bringing the world of jewelry arts to the public. L’ÉCOLE experts introduced the rich history of men’s and women’s jewelry in relation to time and fashion trends. Attendees were challenged to play the role of the curator, to trace back the time of origin of the jewelry pieces and were then awarded with unique opportunity to see antique jewelry from the L’ÉCOLE collection. Jewelry secrets from the Hong Kong Palace Museum exhibition are now revealed. 💎 Stay tuned as we continue to build exciting collaborations and educational programs that shine a light on the fascinating world of jewelry arts. Mathilde Berger- Rondouin Laure Raibaut Evgeniya Berlova Manon Labadie Juliette ABRIAL #LECOLESchoolofJewelryArts #LECOLEVanCleefArpels #LECOLEAsiaPacific #LECOLE珠寶藝術學院 #HKPM #MuseedesArtsDecoratifs

🌍✨ Nature, the unrivaled artist of our world? ✨🌍 Minerals showcase an astonishing array of shapes, colors, and textures—from wavy lines to sharp peaks—each telling a story of the Earth’s creative processes. Their unique characteristics have inspired professionals in fields such as architecture, design, and the arts. Some mineral specimens are so striking that they appear crafted by human hands, blurring the line between nature and artistry. This invites us to explore how natural formations can influence our creative endeavors. 🌟 Let’s spotlight a few fascinating minerals: 🔹 Stibnite: With its needle-like assemblages, this antimony sulfide mineral serves as a perfect example of geometric inspiration for designers. 🔹 Opal: This vibrant Mexican opal resonates with the imagination of Jean-Michel Basquiat, showcasing colors and patterns that captivate the eye. Exhibits: 1/ Opal nodules in Rhyolite, Collection of the Mineralogy Museum of Mines Paris - PSL (ENSMP 16209) © Musée de Minéralogie Mines Paris - PSL / L'ÉCOLE, School of Jewelry Arts - Benjamin Chelly 2/ Stibnite, Collection of the Mineralogy Museum of Mines Paris - PSL (ENSMP 1574) © Musée de Minéralogie Mines Paris - PSL / L'ÉCOLE, School of Jewelry Arts - Benjamin Chelly #LECOLEAsiaPacific #JourneyWithMinerals #LECOLESchoolofJewelryArts #LECOLEVanCleefArpels #LECOLEexhibition

📚 Meet Daniel Mitchell, the Manager of L'Escarboucle 📚 L’Escarboucle, the bookshop of L’ÉCOLE, School of Jewelry Arts is more than just a bookshop; it’s a meeting place for lovers of jewelry arts and literature. Who is Daniel Mitchell? With nearly two decades of experience in the world of art books, Daniel combines extensive knowledge with a keen eye for detail. His unique background makes this space, located in the Hôtel de Mercy-Argenteau in Paris, a true sanctuary for jewelry enthusiasts. An evocative name: L’Escarboucle, derived from the Latin carbunculus (small embers), evokes the fiery brilliance of rubies, spinels, and garnets—reflecting the vibrant atmosphere of the bookshop. With nearly 3,000 works, our unparalleled collection explores themes of jewelry, craftsmanship, gemology, and the history of taste. An inspiring vision: Daniel’s vision extends beyond traditional jewelry arts; he seeks to create unexpected connections. Whether you're an art aficionado or a newcomer, he invites you to discover works by artists like Cranach and Holbein or authors like Stefan Zweig, enriching your understanding of jewelry arts. A unique journey: Hailing from Brasilia, Daniel blends the fiery spirit of his Brazilian roots with the calm demeanor of his Scottish heritage. After studying cultural management in Lisbon and art history at the Louvre, he gained unique insight into jewelry through his stepfather, an auction house owner in Monaco. Rather than pursue a path in the marketplace, he chose the companionship of books. A space for dialogue: At L’Escarboucle, Daniel and his team curate more than just a selection of books—they foster a space for dialogue, discovery, and mutual enrichment. Whether you’re a jewelry expert or simply curious, Daniel’s goal is to inspire and engage everyone who steps through the doors. 📚 What unexpected connection might you discover in the world of jewelry arts? Visit L’Escarboucle and share your thoughts with Daniel and the team! https://shorturl.at/KbmCZ Picture: ©Pauline de Courrèges #LECOLESchoolofJewelryArts #LECOLEVanCleefArpels #LEcoleDesArtsJoailliers #LEscarboucle #LEcoleDesArtsJoailliers #booklovers #jewelrybooks

💎📘What does “Escarboucle” mean? Utterly unique, L’Escarboucle, the bookshop of L’ÉCOLE, School of Jewelry Arts, was given a name as unique as its essence. L’Escarboucle derives from the Latin word carbunculus (small embers), historically used until the early nineteenth century to designate precious stones of a fiery red hue: exceptional rubies, spinels, and garnets. ✨ A space for dialogue More than just a selection of books, L’Escarboucle offers a space for dialogue, discovery, and mutual enrichment. Whether you’re a jewelry expert or simply curious, the goal of our booksellers is to inspire and engage with everyone who steps through the doors. 📚 What surprising connections might you uncover in the world of jewelry arts? Visit L’Escarboucle and share your thoughts with our booksellers! https://accutics.li/qbIxH6 #LECOLESchoolofJewelryArts #LECOLEVanCleefArpels #LEcoleDesArtsJoailliers #LEscarboucle #LEcoleDesArtsJoailliers #booklovers #jewelrybooks

📚 💎Surpass preconceived notions on jewelry! “Preconceived Notions on Jewelry”, a newly released book of L’ÉCOLE, School of Jewelry Arts, presents a comprehensive analysis of the biases often associated with jewelry. Often seen as merely precious, feminine, or a marker of personal or political significance, jewelry has long been tied to various stereotypes. Yet, as this book reveals, the art of jewelry goes far beyond its appearance—it represents a universal language, rich with cultural and historical meaning. 📖 With its wealth of illustrations and in-depth research, “Preconceived Notions on Jewelry” is the fruit of a collaborative approach of lecturers and experts of L’ÉCOLE, School of Jewelry Arts in continuity with L’ÉCOLE’s principal mission of exploring all facets of the jewelry arts. 🔗Now available in bookshops: https://accutics.li/IahlXS #LECOLESchoolofJewelryArts #LECOLEVanCleefArpels #LECOLEpublications

✨ A jewel lover’s haven! 💎📚 L’ÉCOLE, School of Jewelry Arts, presents L’Escarboucle, a bookshop entirely dedicated to jewelry arts. Nestled within the Hôtel de Mercy-Argenteau, this unique space opens the door to a world of over 3,000 books in both French and other languages. Explore a rich collection spanning jewelry design, craftsmanship, and history, including rare gems like Jean-Baptiste Tavernier’s "Les Six Voyages", chronicling the extraordinary journeys of a 17th-century diamond merchant. Designed by renowned architect and scenographer Constance Guisset, the bookshop blends refined elegance with an artistic touch. Polished terrazzo floors, oak shelves, and sugarloaf-cut inspired table legs complement displays of rare books and geodes. 📍 Passionate about jewelry? Visit us and get inspired by our unique selection of books. What book would you love to explore? Share with us in the comments! 📖✨ 🔗Learn more: https://accutics.li/yYR8uH #LECOLESchoolofJewelryArts #LECOLEVanCleefArpels #LEcoleDesArtsJoailliers #LEscarboucle #LEcoleDesArtsJoailliers #booklovers #jewelrybooks

🌍 Did you know the earliest minerals on Earth didn’t originate from our planet? Instead, they came from meteorites over 4 billion years ago! As one of the oldest substances, minerals serve not only as the foundation of our planet but also as the source of life, carrying the profound history of the solar system’s origins to the evolution of human civilization. In collaboration with National Geographic, L’ÉCOLE has produced an interview featuring Olivier SEGURA, Gemologist and Managing Director of L’ÉCOLE Asia Pacific, along with Eloïse GAILLOU, Curator and Director of the Mineralogy Museum of Mines Paris – PSL. Together, they delve into the intricate relationship between the exhibition’s mineral treasures and human development. 🔗 Watch the full interview and discover the wonders of nature from a fresh perspective! https://lnkd.in/e9cEMwei Genny Ying Kaitlyn Ip Charlene Xie Jennifer Kong Cherry Wong Fiona Law #LECOLESchoolofJewelryArts #LEcoleDesArtsJoailliers #LECOLEVanCleefArpels #LECOLEAsiaPacific #JourneyWithMinerals #NationalGeographic #LECOLE珠寶藝術學院 #礦石奇珍 #國家地理雜誌

✨ A library entirely dedicated to jewelry arts in the heart of Paris ✨ Education and knowledge sharing are guiding principles at L’ÉCOLE, School of Jewelry Arts. So the idea of creating a library for jewelry specialists came about naturally. 📚 L’ÉCOLE library houses a collection of 6,000 works, ranging from rare books and exhibition catalogs to academic theses. This resource is open to researchers, students, enthusiasts, and the simply curious, offering a unique opportunity to delve deeper into the art and history of jewelry. 🎓 Whether you’re conducting research or nurturing a personal passion, the doors of L’ÉCOLE's Library are open to you! A space designed by Constance Guisset 💎 📍 L’ÉCOLE Paris – Grands Boulevards, 16 bis boulevard Montmartre, Paris 9 🕖 From Tuesday to Friday, 10 AM - 6 PM ➡️ Accessible by appointment 📧 Book your consultation slot: bibliotheque@vancleefarpels.com. 🔗 https://accutics.li/6N9RKh #LECOLESchoolofJewelryArts #LECOLEVanCleefArpels #LECOLElibrary