L'ÉCOLE School of Jewelry Arts opens glittering exhibition

L'ÉCOLE School of Jewelry Arts Shanghai unveiled an emerald exhibition on Saturday in its Shanghai campus at Middle Huaihai Road. [Photo provided to China Daily]

L'ÉCOLE School of Jewelry Arts Shanghai unveiled an emerald exhibition on Saturday in its Shanghai campus at Middle Huaihai Road.

After the debut at L'ÉCOLE Middle East in Dubai, the "Garden of Emeralds: Discover the Gemstones" looks into the world of emeralds, harnessing the school's three pillars: the realm of gemstones, exquisite craftsmanship, and jewelry art history. The exhibition runs until Oct 7.

L'ÉCOLE School of Jewelry Arts Shanghai unveiled an emerald exhibition on Saturday in its Shanghai campus at Middle Huaihai Road. [Photo provided to China Daily]

Showcasing an array of borrowed treasures from renowned  museums, such as the Mineralogy Museum Mines Paris - PSL, a selection from jewelry Maisons, such as Van Cleef & Arpels, the Boucheron private collection, and the Cartier collection, mining company Gemfields, and private collectors, such as Albion Art Jewellery Institute, some exhibits are displayed for the first time.

According to Marie-Laure Cassius Duranton, curator of the exhibition, education remains a main objective in the exhibition where educational elements can be seen through texts, animations, videos, and interactive activities.

L'ÉCOLE School of Jewelry Arts Shanghai unveiled an emerald exhibition on Saturday in its Shanghai campus at Middle Huaihai Road. [Photo provided to China Daily]

"With a focus on the geological origins of emeralds, visitors will embark on a journey tracing the transformation of these stones from raw minerals to exquisite jewelry pieces, and understand the inclusions as the characteristics of gemstones,'' she says. "Through scientific, craftwork, cultural, and artistic lenses, the exhibit explores the history and culture of emeralds across Asia, Europe, and the Middle East."

With public admission free, the exhibition is also part of the 18th edition of the Croisements Festival, celebrating  exchanges between Chinese and French art and culture institutes, and inviting the public to enjoy the jewelry arts on the occasion of the 60th anniversary of the establishment of diplomatic relations between the two countries.

L'ÉCOLE School of Jewelry Arts Shanghai unveiled an emerald exhibition on Saturday in its Shanghai campus at Middle Huaihai Road. [Photo provided to China Daily]

In addition to the exhibition, L'ÉCOLE is hosting a Jewelry Arts Festival from Saturday and Sunday, June 1-2, and June 8-10, featuring open events including course demonstrations, guided tours, workshops for children and teenagers, and themed lectures that bridge the gap between mineralogy, gem appreciation, history, and art.

Wang Biye contributed to this story.

L'ÉCOLE School of Jewelry Arts Shanghai unveiled an emerald exhibition on Saturday in its Shanghai campus at Middle Huaihai Road. [Photo provided to China Daily]

L'ÉCOLE School of Jewelry Arts Shanghai unveiled an emerald exhibition on Saturday in its Shanghai campus at Middle Huaihai Road. [Photo provided to China Daily]

L'ÉCOLE School of Jewelry Arts Shanghai unveiled an emerald exhibition on Saturday in its Shanghai campus at Middle Huaihai Road. [Photo provided to China Daily]