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L’ÉCOLE, School of Jewelry Arts travels to Seoul for 3 weeks 

June 25, 2026

L'ÉCOLE, School of Jewelry Arts, supported by Van Cleef & Arpels, Nomadic School in Seoul, Korea.

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, research, 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.

 

For the first time, L’ÉCOLE, School of Jewelry Arts travels to Korea, marking an exciting new chapter in its growing presence across the Asia-Pacific region. The Nomadic School will convene at Futura Seoul, an acclaimed art space in the historic Bukchon Gahoe-dong district. This setting, rich in Joseon Dynasty heritage and ancient hanok villages, elegantly merges Seoul's past with contemporary architecture. Bathed in natural light and framed by its surrounding cityscape, the space offers an inspiring and contemplative environment in which to discover the world of jewelry arts.

 

 

Explore the course and talks

From French Jewels to Japanese Lacquer. Photo: L'ÉCOLE, Sungho Park.

From French jewels to Japanese lacquer

Photo: L'ÉCOLE, Sungho Park

From design to mock-up. Photo: L'ÉCOLE, Sungho Park.

From design to mock-up

Photo: L'ÉCOLE, Sungho Park

Trying Out the Jeweler's Techniques. Photo: L'ÉCOLE, Sungho Park.

Trying Out the Jeweler's Techniques

Photo: L'ÉCOLE, Sungho Park

Marking the diamond placement on a wax ballerina, 2013. Van Cleef & Arpels.

Marking the diamond placement on a wax ballerina, 2013

Van Cleef & Arpels

From June 25th to July 15th, participants of this Nomadic School will engage in a dynamic program of courses and talks led by art historians, gemologists, master artisans, and jewelry experts. A total of 105 courses will be presented in Seoul, offering rare opportunities for hands-on learning, close observation of precious materials, and intimate exchanges with lecturers. Young audiences are also welcome. Four dedicated workshops, tailored to different age groups, will introduce children aged 6 and above as well as teenagers to jewelry design, gemology, and craftsmanship through creative, tactile experiences –encouraging curiosity and creativity from an early age.

 

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"Garden of emeralds – discover the gemstones” exhibition

Emerald, Beryl, Austria. Sam Yung Leung Yuen Collection.

Emerald, Beryl, Austria

Sam Yung Leung Yuen Collection

Emerald, Beryl. Malyshevo, Sverdlovsk Oblast, Ural. Mountains, Russia. Sam Yung Leung Yuen Collection.

Emerald, Beryl

Malyshevo, Sverdlovsk Oblast, Ural

Mountains, Russia

Sam Yung Leung Yuen Collection

Mughal engraved emerald, 18th century. Formerly in the collection of the Prince de Polignac. Faerber Collection.

Mughal engraved emerald, 18th century

Formerly in the collection of the Prince de Polignac

Faerber Collection

Running alongside the Nomadic School is the exhibition "Garden of emeralds – discover the gemstones", which follows its debut in Dubai and celebrated run in Shanghai. Part of L’ÉCOLE’s Discover the Gemstones series, the exhibition dives into the world of emeralds, tracing their journey from geological formation to objects of art and High Jewelry.

Van Cleef & Arpels, Hindu necklace, 1949. L’ÉCOLE, School of Jewelry Arts. Nils Herrmann.

Van Cleef & Arpels, Hindu necklace, 1949

L’ÉCOLE, School of Jewelry Arts -

Nils Herrmann

Van Cleef & Arpels, Two-leaf clip, 1967. Van Cleef & Arpels Collection.

Van Cleef & Arpels, Two-leaf clip, 1967

Van Cleef & Arpels Collection

 

Visitors are invited to encounter natural specimens, historic objects, and exceptional jewelry pieces up close. Among the highlights are a Mughal engraved emerald from the Faerber Collection, a Van Cleef & Arpels Hindu necklace, and an emerald filigree demi-parure from the Albion Art Collection, Tokyo – each offering a glimpse into the enduring allure and artistry inspired by this extraordinary gemstone.

Discover a unique research project "Recreating Gesture: the Replica of the Celtic Torque of Montans"

The Replica of the Celtic Torque of Montans. L’ÉCOLE, School of Jewelry Arts. Photo : Benjamin Chelly.

The Replica of the Celtic Torque of Montans

L’ÉCOLE, School of Jewelry Arts. Photo : Benjamin Chelly

Beyond this captivating exhibition, we warmly invite you to delve into a unique research project presented by L'ÉCOLE, School of Jewelry Arts. This exhibition 'Recreating gesture: the replica of the Celtic Torque of Montans' created in partnership with the Centre archéologique de Montans and the Musée d’Archéologie nationale, offers unparalleled insights into the intricate world of historical craftsmanship and experimental archaeology of a given period through the reproduction of the object studied. In this case, it is a Celtic neck collar discovered in 1843 at Montans in the Tarn region and dating back over 2,000 years.

 

Embark on an extraordinary journey in Seoul and uncover the beauty, history, and craftsmanship behind the world of jewelry through an inspiring and immersive experience.