STYLE Edit: Van Cleef & Arpels' L'École School of Jewelry Arts aims to 'fill the gap' of high jewellery ...

With an international faculty of around 60 experts - from master jewellers to stone setters and designers to jewellery art historians, gemologists and lacquer craftsmen, the school provides hands-on engagement for those who are interested The maison is looking forward to giving more people access by establishing a permanent campus in Hong Kong Elise Gonnet-Pon.In Asia, the savoir faire workshops are among the most popular courses Students are guided by master jewellers, stone setters, mock-up makers, design teachers and lacquer craftsmen, to become familiar with jewellery arts and crafts, their techniques and know-how.

There are interesting courses for children too, such as Create Your Jewel, designed for youngsters from the age of five and eight The school offers courses translated into Cantonese and Mandarin at the campus in Hong Kong, based in the new Kowloon cultural and commerce hub K11 Musea "Our recent open house event in January had an excellent turnout, which is very encouraging for us during this challenging time," says Gonnet-PonThe school in Hong Kong is also offering courses like The Engagement Ring: History, Gemology and Know-How, which explores the history and secrets behind the symbols of love and romance.

L'École has expanded its educational programmes worldwide with courses, talks, publications and exhibitions in Tokyo, New York and Dubai. . Source