Paris, capital of pearls • At the School of Jewelry Arts

“Paris, capital of pearls”

This fascinating exhibition plunges us into the world of luxury and fashion: a forgotten adventure, that of this little pearl…

• The exhibition “Paris, capital of pearls” at the École des Arts Joailliers sheds a fascinating light on the history of pearls
• It explores the central role that Paris has played in the world of luxury, fine jewelry and fashion
• With a hundred pieces on display, the most prestigious lenders include the Musée des Arts Décoratifs in Paris, the Petit Palais, the collections of Van Cleef & Arpels, Cartier and Fred, and the exceptional private collection Albion Art

To be discovered in the exhibition route

• We discover that Paris was also the capital of a pearl trade between the Orient and France from the middle of the eighteenth^to the middle of the^{twentieth century!}
• Archival documents and photographs show that the pearl was transported and mounted by the greatest jewellers on Place Vendôme
• During the years 1910 – 1925: it was as symbolic as it was modern, to the point of becoming the object of a real “perlomania”!
• Weaving strong links between these two regions of the world, the exhibition also traces the passion of artists for this precious mother-of-pearl: cinema, fashion, photography as well, opera and poster artists
• The section “The Parisian pearl, from yesterday to today” immerses us in the fascination it continues to exert on designers

The best for children: visits at their height!

• Through the use of hearing, sight and touch, this exhibition uses all the visitor’s senses to discover the immense world of this little pearl
• The video guide provides additional information: tales, legends, and multiple illustrations added to the exhibition space
• The School of Jewelry Arts offers guided tours specially designed for children from 7 to 11 years old, every Wednesday at 4:15 p.m. and 5:15 p.m. All you have to do is book on the establishment’s website, which we highly recommend, especially during the February and Easter holidays

On the Grands Boulevards, this unusual exhibition is a suspended moment for children who set off to discover a world made of beauty and excellence and a little bit of science…