"An Eye for Beauty, the Illuminata Jewelry Collection" Exhibition

Presented by L’ÉCOLE Asia Pacific, School of Jewelry Arts, “An Eye for Beauty, the Illuminata Jewelry Collection” exhibition showcases exquisite European and Chinese masterpieces, all carefully selected from the private collection of an esteemed local connoisseur. Featuring around 50 diverse artifacts, the exhibition will be divided into three chapters, from Ming-era furniture, Western jewelry from the 18th to 21st centuries to a selection of Qing court jewels. The central theme of the exhibition revolves around the collector's journey, exploring the interconnected aspects of beauty, jewelry and transformation.

L'ÉCOLE warmly invites visitors to immerse themselves in the enchanting world of "An Eye for Beauty" and discover the captivating stories behind these extraordinary pieces, which are being unveiled in their birthplace of Hong Kong for the very first time at K11 MUSEA campus.

Curated by Nicolas Luchsinger, President of Van Cleef & Arpels Asia Pacific and Director of the Heritage Collection, with valuable contributions from Scientific Consultant Mathilde Rondouin, Art Historian and Lecturer at L'ÉCOLE, School of Jewelry Arts. L'ÉCOLE warmly invites you to immerse into the enchanting world of “An Eye for Beauty” and uncover the captivating stories behind.

The exhibition is free admission, with guided tours available in English, Cantonese or Mandarin. Register online now!


Exhibition Info:
Date: November 13th 2023 – March 31st 2024
Time: Monday to Sunday, 1pm-7pm (except special closures)
Venue: L’ÉCOLE, School of Jewelry Arts, 510A, 5F, K11 MUSEA, 18 Salisbury Road, Tsim Sha Tsui, Hong Kong
Free admission, with free guided tours on the hour (last tour at 6pm)
Register now: https://bit.ly/3Mx4Ra6
Learn more: https://bit.ly/49oxYpQ

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Highlighted exhibition showcases:


(Left) Ruby necklace with detachable pendant,
18th century,
Diamonds, rubies, and silver,
The Illuminata Collection
© L'ÉCOLE Van Cleef & Arpels, photo: Picspark Co

(Right) Multi-gems parure
Circa 1820
Amethysts, aquamarines, citrines, garnets, peridots, smoky quartz, topaz, and gold
The Illuminata Collection
© L'ÉCOLE Van Cleef & Arpels, photo: Picspark Co


(Left) Diamond stomacher with detachable chain and diamond pendants,
Diamonds and platinum,
Circa 1900,
The Illuminata Collection
© L'ÉCOLE Van Cleef & Arpels, photo: Picspark Co

(Right) Emerald tiara,
transformable into three brooches,
Circa 1840-1850 ,
Emeralds, diamonds, gold, and silver,
The Illuminata Collection
© L'ÉCOLE Van Cleef & Arpels, photo: Picspark Co


(Left) Aluminum ear clips by JAR,
21st century,
Diamonds, yellow gold, and aluminium,
The Illuminata Collection
© L'ÉCOLE Van Cleef & Arpels, photo: Picspark Co

(Right) Jadeite pendant,
Qing dynasty(1644-1911),
Jadeite, tourmaline, pearls, and silk,
The Illuminata Collection
© L'ÉCOLE Van Cleef & Arpels, photo: Picspark Co

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About L’ÉCOLE, School of Jewelry Arts

L’ÉCOLE, School of Jewelry Arts, was established in 2012 in Place Vendôme, Paris, with the support of High Jewelry Maison Van Cleef & Arpels and opened its second permanent location in K11 MUSEA, Hong Kong in November 2019. It is the first school in the world to invite everyone from the general public to connoisseurs to explore the world of jewelry arts. In addition to providing courses throughout the year at the permanent Paris, Hong Kong and Shanghai locations, L’ÉCOLE has expanded its educational programs worldwide with traveling editions featuring special courses, talks, publications, and exhibitions in cities such as Tokyo, New York, and Dubai. L’ÉCOLE carries several research projects and partnerships with museums and academic institutions, including Musée des Arts Décoratifs (Paris), The Comédie-Française Museum (Paris), École des MINES ParisTech (Paris), Liang Yi Museum (Hong Kong) and also Hong Kong Design Institute (Hong Kong). It also offers online educational videos, conversations, and a library specializing in jewelry arts.


© Kevin Mak, courtesy of Sou Fujimoto Architects