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Van Cleef & Arpels opens the doors to its new jewellery school |
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The prestigious brand Van Cleef & Arpels has opened a new school of jewellery for both connoisseurs and professionals. The school, simply dubbed LECOLE, intends to shed light on the secretive world of jewellery and to reveal the essence of the fine craft of jewellery.
Classes will be open to all and will encourage the intellectual and emotional connection with jewellery through a non-techinical curriculum that is structured around 3 steps. These steps, subsequently broken into chapters, are "Unveiling," "Shedding light on, " and "Revealing," Thecourse of study is flexible for the first 2 levels, adaptable to one's interests or experience. However, certain fundamental courses are required to process to level 3.
L'E'COLE Van Cleef & Arpels is located in Paris on the Place Vendome in an 18th century town house and features an experimentation salon for handing and trying on: trainingsalons for listening, watching and learning; and a boudoir-library for further knowledge and discussions.
Courses started in February 2012 and are conducted in English or French. Further information can be found at www.lecolevancleefarpels.com.
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Left to right : a) Stones selection © Eric Sander b) Prong stone setting © Eric Sander c) Comaring mock-up & the evolving piece of jewellery. © Van Cleef & Arpels d) L'ECOLE Van Cleef & Arpels is located on the Place Vendome in an 18th century town house. © Van Cleef & Arpels |
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Juan Duyos links together with Carrera y Carrera |
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The link between luxury and elegance was created by designer Juan Duyos who joined together with Carrera y Carrera to present an elegant and modern woman full of character.
The new collection was composed of the iconic pieces selected from the Aqua, Bestiario, Palacios del Sur, and Masaico collections. serving as an international benchmark for the jewelry brand's mastery in the art of sculpting gold.
The presentation on the catwalk ended with a private after-party at Carrera y Carrera's boutique on 76 Serrano Street sttended by 50 selected guests of customers from the words of fashion, art, politics and business. |
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i) Necklace in white gold & diamonds by Duyos ii) Bracelet in white gold & diamonds by Duyos iii) Necklace in white gold & diamonds by Duyos iv) Necklace in yellow gold bt Duyos |
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Pearls featured in Royal Danish setting |
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Nature's jewels of the sea are being featured in a stunning exhibition at Rosenborg Castle in Copenhagen, Denmark. Her Majesty the Queen of Denmark will be attending the "Pearls" exhibition, which features historical elements through artefacts and ornaments, along with modern jewellery creations.
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Left to right : Charlotte Lynggaard's pearl ring, Charlotte Lynggaard's pearl pendant and necklace
Charlotte Lynggaard's earrings boast 8 large Australian South Sea pearls, 380 diamonds and 18K gold branches decorated with leaves in 18K pink, white and yellow gold.
The exhibition runs until 28 May, 2012.
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Charlotte Lynggaard's pearl Earrings |
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Amongst the jewellery featured will be three pieces from designer Charlotte Lynggaard from Ole Lynggaard jewellers. Her Pearl ring incorporates the baroque, oval Australian South Sea pearl with 18K yellow gold branches enveloping the pearl, while 18K white gold and 197 diamonds further adorn the piece.
The Pearl pendant features an Australian South Sea pearl with 291 diamonds along with 18K yellow and white gold with black silver. The necklace features 24 diamonds and is created from 18K yellow and white gold.
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Van Cleef & Arpels opens the doors to its new jewellery school
