L'ÉCOLE, School of Jewelry Arts
Supported by Van Cleef & Arpels.
L’ÉCOLE, School of Jewelry Arts - L'Escarboucle
© Vincent LerouxOur new Bookshop: L’Escarboucle
L’ÉCOLE, School of Jewelry Arts has opened its very first bookshop, L’Escarboucle. Dedicated to the world of jewelry, the bookshop is located in the Hôtel de Mercy-Argenteau, a stone’s throw from theaters. Its poetic, enigmatic name is derived from the Latin word carbunculus (small embers), once used to designate precious stones of a fiery red hue: exceptional rubies, spinels, and garnets. The store carries some three thousand French and foreign-language works on jewelry, jewelry designers, requisite savoir-faire, gemology, applied arts, and aesthetic evolutions over the course of time.
New exhibition "Paris, City of Pearls"
We are all familiar with pearls. Sought-after since ancient times, they still inspire the great modern jewelers. But how many people know that they were at the heart of an intense trade between the Gulf and France from the late 19th to the mid-20th century? How many remember that they were at the center of the luxury industry and Parisian culture for decades?
Organized by L’ÉCOLE, School of Jewelry Arts, the exhibition Paris, City of Pearls, from November 21st, 2024 until June 1st, 2025, recounts the forgotten history of this amazing artistic, commercial and human adventure.
"JEWELS AND LITERATURE"
L’ÉCOLE, School of Jewelry Arts has partnered with the Bibliothèque Nationale, France’s national library, to present “Jewels and Literature,” a new digital dossier on Les Essentiels, the library’s website.
Reproduction of Salvador Dalí’s "Ruby Lips" brooch by Henryk Kaston.
© Photo: Robin HillDiscover the Podcast of L’ÉCOLE
"VOICE OF JEWELS", available on all platforms.
Discover the podcasts of L'École, School of Jewelry Arts, which reveal the fascinating stories and secret lore of jewelry from around the world.
Jewels are everywhere. We admire them in the windows of master jewelers, and in the collections of the world's greatest museums.
Young lovers, movie stars, and heads of state each have their treasures: objects of desire, fascinating ornaments, or symbols of power. But every piece of jewelry also holds its secrets. Secrets of fabrication… but also… relationships. Stories of love and separation. Myth and curses. Moments of glory or downfalls. The height of an empire or civilization, the spark of a revolution.
ABOUT L'ÉCOLE
Open to all, L’ÉCOLE’s mission is to share jewelry culture with the widest possible audience.
Founded in 2012 with the support of Van Cleef & Arpels, L’ÉCOLE, School of Jewelry Arts offers an exclusive program, revolving around three main themes: savoir-faire, history of jewelry, and the universe of gemstones.
L'ÉCOLE welcomes the general public into the world of jewelry through courses, conferences, exhibitions and publications, both in Paris, Hong Kong, Shanghai and Dubai soon—its four permanent sites—and in the rest of the world with traveling events.
EXPLORE
The Bulletin of L’ÉCOLE, School of Jewelry Arts
Published every 4 months, the Bulletin presents the program of courses, talks and exhibitions, as well as portraits of teachers and students, and articles on specific courses or news of L’ÉCOLE.
To download, click on the Bulletin of your choice.
The Bulletin of L’ÉCOLE, School of Jewelry Arts
Published every 4 months, the Bulletin presents the program of courses, talks and exhibitions, as well as portraits of teachers and students, and articles on specific courses or news of L’ÉCOLE.
To download, click on the Bulletin of your choice.
L’ÉCOLE’s Books
In line with its research projects and its mission to spread the culture of jewelry arts with a large audience, L’ÉCOLE, School of Jewelry Arts regularly publishes books, in partnership with museums and publishing houses.
Bespoke Events
Customized events for companies and individuals
L’Escarboucle
The new Bookshop of L'ÉCOLE, School of Jewelry Arts, Hôtel de Mercy-Argenteau
16 bis boulevard Montmartre, 75009 Paris
QUALITY
L'École set up, 5 years after its foundation, a Scientific Council to oversee the consistency of its educational policy and the relevance of its teaching materials.
EXCLUSIVITY
Courses are delivered in small groups to allow students to discuss one-on-one with experts of the jewerly's world.
PASSION
All our teachers are passionate experts chosen for their enthusiasm and skills in transmitting their knowledge.
GENEROSITY
Skills are presented with ease in an enjoyable way, hands-on experience and dialogue. Classes are for everyone with no pre-requisites.
NEED HELP?
For any need, contact us by phone +33 1 70 70 38 40.