Discover Summer of Epics, a summer special series from L'ÉCOLE, School of Jewelry Arts

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[Historical Jewels] E02⏐The “lechuga”: the 1,400 emeralds monstrance

In Spanish, the word “lechuga” means lettuce. But it is also the nickname for a sacred object, a monstrance adorned with so many emeralds that it takes on the color of lettuce. These precious stones come from the famous mines of Colombia, known for centuries by the native populat ...  Show more

[Historical Jewels] E01⏐Jeanne du Barry's Necklace, or the Diamonds of Courtesans

Diamonds are often thought to have been exclusively reserved for kings and queens, treasures meant for royalty. However, there is another category of individuals who adorned themselves with these precious gems, treating them as trophies and even weapons for liberation - the court ...  Show more

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