Designing Jewels: Two Centuries of French Artistry Unveiled
University of Hong Kong’s University Museum and Art Gallery & L’ÉCOLE, School of Jewelry Arts,
Why We Recommend it
Discover the artistry behind French jewellery through rare designs and masterpieces at Designing Jewels: 200 Years of French Savoir-Faire (1770-1970), a dazzling exhibition at the University of Hong Kong and L’ÉCOLE, School of Jewelry Arts.
Description
Step into the sparkling world of French jewellery through Designing Jewels: 200 Years of French Savoir-Faire (1770–1970). This latest exhibition at both the University of Hong Kong’s University Museum and Art Gallery and L’ÉCOLE, School of Jewelry Arts at K11 Musea unveils a remarkable collection of around 100 drawings, 12 exquisite jewellery pieces and a comprehensive catalogue, all tracing the evolution from initial sketch to gouaché and finished masterpiece.
Sourced from the Van Cleef & Arpels Patrimony Collection, the Lalique Museum in France and private Hong Kong collections, these works illuminate two centuries of innovation and craftsmanship. For the first time, visitors can immerse themselves in the creative process that shaped French jewellery’s global legacy.
The exhibition is supported by the French May Arts Festival.
Details
When: 6 Jun 2025 - 5 Oct 2025 Where: University of Hong Kong’s University Museum and Art Gallery & L’ÉCOLE, School of Jewelry Arts
