In the realm of adornment enlightenment, L’ÉCOLE, the esteemed School of Jewelry Arts, unveils its auditory masterpiece “Voice of Jewels,” generously sponsored by Van Cleef & Arpels, delving into the enigmatic narratives and clandestine lore of the most mesmerizing gems.
What links the illustrious Bianca Castafiore with the iconic songstress Rihanna? And what connection can be drawn between the majestic Andes and the opulent Château de Versailles? Or perhaps between the literary luminary J.R.R. Tolkien and the cinematic virtuoso James Cameron?
A subtle clue lies within their timeless existence, evoking fervent ardor and profound sentiments. At times quaint and others flashy, they are none other than jewels.
Whether entwined with sentiments or wielding dominion, whether steeped in myth, magic, or romance, their allure has unraveled countless mysteries and unfurled a tapestry of adventures!
Since its inception in 2012, under the auspices of Van Cleef & Arpels, L’ÉCOLE, the bastion of Jewelry Arts education, has ardently embraced the noble quest of democratizing the realm of jewels. Today, it proudly unveils its latest endeavor, the “Voice of Jewels” podcast, with the noble ambition of acquainting the broadest spectrum of enthusiasts with the captivating milieu of gems.
True to tradition, L’ÉCOLE has enlisted the expertise of luminaries to craft a podcast that marries accessibility with erudition. Collaborating closely, script maestros Martin Quenehen and Aram Kebabdjian have distilled insights gleaned from dialogues with erudite scholars and postdoctoral fellows of L’ÉCOLE, the School of Jewelry Arts. Their narrative is eloquently brought to life by the thespian virtuoso Edoardo Ballerini, with each episode offering a tantalizing ten-minute odyssey across epochs and civilizations.
From the fabled “lover’s eye” token of King George IV to the “grillz” adorning the enamored smile of rapper ASAP Rocky during his proposal to Rihanna, from a necklace once graced by Louis XV’s paramour, Jeanne du Barry, to a ring fashioned by the poet Guillaume Apollinaire from aluminum shell casings amidst the throes of war, Season 1 unfolds akin to the most riveting of dramas.
Season 2 maintains this spellbinding momentum, whisking listeners to the opulent Court of Louis XIV and voyaging across the Atlantic to chronicle the captivating saga of the French Blue Diamond, later rechristened as the Hope Diamond.
The forthcoming seasons promise to delve into aurum, graphic narratives, protective amulets, and lustrous pearls, each offering a kaleidoscopic exploration of the enchanting world of adornments.
