156 hong kong tatler. september 2017
STYLE | JEWELLERY
ROMANCING THE STONES
Students will become well-informed connoisseurs by
learning how to identify gemstones based on their colour
and properties, using both the eye and gemmological
instruments, and will gain intimate insights into
the exquisite stones that come from the mines of
Chanthaburi in Thailand, Ratnapura in Sri Lanka or
Bogota in Colombia. Fascinated by diamonds? A course dedicated to
this gem reveals everything from its unique chemical composition to the
secrets of its colour, clarity and cut.6
TOP OF
THEIR CLASS
The classes, which last
between two and four
hours, are taught by a
diverse group of experts,
including seasoned jewellers, artisans,
art historians and gemmologists. On
completion of each course, students
will receive a certificate signed by Marie
Vallanet-Delhom, president of the school.AFTER HOURS
For those who have to endure
a long, hard day at work, after-
hours conversations moderated
by gem and jewellery experts
will take place over wine,
cheese and canapés, covering
subjects as diverse as collecting
jewellery, exotic pearls from
the Asia-Pacific region, and the
minerology of gemstones.