“Colored diamonds: flawed is beautiful”

24 May 2023

The Lalique Museum, the artist’s glass universe

650 objects, including about sixty beautiful pieces of jewelry, give visitors a rich insight into the growing importance of glass in the work of René Lalique.

650 objects, including about sixty beautiful pieces of jewelry, give visitors a rich insight into the growing importance of glass in the work of René Lalique.

26 March 2021

Discover the ruby at The School of Jewelry Arts with Marie-Anne Bruschi

The course approach is very interesting because it’s cross-cutting and goes far beyond the gemstones themselves. I learned more about several of my key areas of interest in it : literature, travel, history…

The course approach is very interesting because it’s cross-cutting and goes far beyond the gemstones themselves. I learned more about several of my key areas of...

03 March 2021

« Discovering the World of Gems » at The School of Jewelry Arts

Courses provided by The School of Jewelry Arts are also aimed at young audiences of between 5 and 18. I attended the one entitled “Discovering the World of Stones” for teenagers.

Courses provided by The School of Jewelry Arts are also aimed at young audiences of between 5 and 18. I attended the one entitled "Discovering the World of Stones"...

28 January 2021

Marc Deloche at The School of Jewelry Arts

“What probably intrigued me most in this world tour was the relative nature of preciousness in different cultures. Each one has a different take on what is valuable: diamonds in the West; kingfisher feathers in China; glass beads in Africa; lacquer in Japan, and so on.”

"What probably intrigued me most in this world tour was the relative nature of preciousness in different cultures. Each one has a different take on what is valuable:...

12 November 2020

Isabelle Stanislas at The School of Jewelry Arts

After a brief introduction by art historian Cécile Lugand, master lacquerer Franck Cengizalp invited the six participants to practice techniques associated with Urushi lacquer: colour application, gold dusting and mother-of-pearl mosaic.

After a brief introduction by art historian Cécile Lugand, master lacquerer Franck Cengizalp invited the six participants to practice techniques associated with...

21 October 2020

Marie Thevenon at The School of Jewelry Arts

“Léonard Pouy and Isabelle Delahaye (the art historian and gemologist) took me on a 3D journey through history, time and space. Those two hours – an enchanting break from these gloomy times – sped by in a flash.”

"Léonard Pouy and Isabelle Delahaye (the art historian and gemologist) took me on a 3D journey through history, time and space. Those two hours – an enchanting...

26 September 2020

Vanessa Pinoncely at The School of Jewelry Arts

I invited Vanessa Pinoncely, creator of the Dear Charlotte brand at The School of Jewelry Arts, to the course devoted to Art Nouveau. Her reactions.

I invited Vanessa Pinoncely, creator of the Dear Charlotte brand at The School of Jewelry Arts, to the course devoted to Art Nouveau. Her reactions.

01 September 2020

“Behind the scenes at the Jean Vendome exhibition", The School of Jewelry Arts

For two hours, including the private visit of the “Jean Vendome Artist Jeweler” exhibition, an expert offers a unique insight into the work of this pioneer of contemporary jewelry. Around six themes, by reservation only.

For two hours, including the private visit of the "Jean Vendome Artist Jeweler" exhibition, an expert offers a unique insight into the work of this pioneer of...

21 July 2020

Everything you ever wanted to know about jewelry with the School of Jewelry Arts

The School of Jewelry Arts is now offering courses and practical workshops in very small groups. If anything, this enhances its core message: coming together, interactivity, conviviality between aficionados. Here are a few examples of what you can learn and experience…

The School of Jewelry Arts is now offering courses and practical workshops in very small groups. If anything, this enhances its core message: coming together,...

08 May 2020

"Colored diamonds: flawed is beautiful"

19 April 2020

Stage jewelry of the Comédie-Française at The School of Jewelry Arts

In theatrical jargon, the piece of jewelry specially designed for a stage, part of the plot, is referred to as a “performing jewel”. Like the crown at a coronation: without it, nothing would make sense.

In theatrical jargon, the piece of jewelry specially designed for a stage, part of the plot, is referred to as a “performing jewel". Like the crown at a coronation:...

24 March 2020

"Inside Out: Journey into the center of a gem" with Billie Hughes

Gemologist and co-founder of Lotus Gemology Laboratory, Billie Hughes revealed the inner world of gemstones to us through her fascinating photomicrographs.

Gemologist and co-founder of Lotus Gemology Laboratory, Billie Hughes revealed the inner world of gemstones to us through her fascinating photomicrographs.

26 February 2020

"Men's Jewelry, Signs and Insignia"

We forgot it : the inventory of men’s jewelry, just like that of women, ranges from rings and necklaces to chains and earrings.

We forgot it : the inventory of men's jewelry, just like that of women, ranges from rings and necklaces to chains and earrings.

08 February 2020

"The Jewels of the Renaissance", an Evening Conversation at The School of Jewelry Arts

During the Renaissance, the groundwork for a new jewelry industry has been laid.

During the Renaissance, the groundwork for a new jewelry industry has been laid.

09 December 2019

Precious Art Deco materials

The last “Evening Conversation” of the School of Jewelry Arts was dedicated to the Art deco style and the emblematic precious materials such as jade, diamonds, lacquer, exotic woods and sharkskin, from equally exotic places.

The last "Evening Conversation" of the School of Jewelry Arts was dedicated to the Art deco style and the emblematic precious materials such as jade, diamonds,...

19 November 2019

(Re)discovering Lacloche Jewelers

At the last School of Jewelry Arts “Evening Conversation”, Laurence Mouillefarine outlined the Lacloche saga and shared entertaining highlights from her quest for jewels and archive material.

At the last School of Jewelry Arts "Evening Conversation", Laurence Mouillefarine outlined the Lacloche saga and shared entertaining highlights from her quest for...

02 October 2019

« Pearl Merchants »: the saga of a trade

Thanks to more than a year of research, The School of Jewelery Arts has reconstructed the history of the fine pearls trade. Here are the results, revealed during an “Evening Conversation”.

Thanks to more than a year of research, The School of Jewelery Arts has reconstructed the history of the fine pearls trade. Here are the results, revealed during an...

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