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Voice of Jewels

L"ÉCOLE, School of Jewelry Arts

Click here to subscribe.Jewels are everywhere. We admire them in the windows of master jewelers, and in the collections of the world"s greatest museums.Young lovers, movie stars, and heads of state each have their treasures: objects of desire, fascinating ornaments, or symbols of power. But every piece of jewelry also holds its secrets. Secrets of fabrication… but also… relationships. Stories of love and separation. Myth and curses. Moments of glory or downfalls. The height of an empire or

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13:31

[Back to School] E01⏐The Infinity Gauntlet, a...

Voice of Jewels ·

2025/09/11

[Back to School]Some superheroes draw their powers from precious stones. Well, gems, to be more precise. Gems that are endowed with the power to control time or space, or even the mind.This is the saga of an out of this world piece of jewelry that was first published in an American comic book in the early 70’s, and now brought to the silver screen by Marvel Studios. Six primordial stones which, after they have been gathered into a gauntlet, endow their owner with a super powerful weapon called the

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Discover the back-to-school selection of L'ÉCOLE,...

Voice of Jewels ·

2025/09/04

September is here, ushering in a wind of change. For some, it’s back to schoolbags, notebooks… a promise of knowledge that can sparks vocations and sometimes changes lives! For others, it’s the season of novels, literary revelations, and ink-and-paper gems that leave a lasting mark.To celebrate the new school year, Voice of Jewels invites you to brush up on your classics by revisiting episodes dedicated to a sword, a precious bouquet, a mother-of-pearl cradle, and even some infinity stones! Hosted

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[Summer of Epics] E04⏐A bouquet of roses by Van Cleef...

Voice of Jewels ·

2025/07/31

[Summer of Epics]Where do new ideas come from? What is the genesis of those masterpieces that have redefined Modernity?At the beginning of the 20th century, a revolutionary artistic movement emerged, with the ambition of changing everything. This movement was Art Deco. A new style, with clean, pure lines that owes its name to an event with global repercussions, held in Paris in 1925: The International Exhibition of Modern Decorative and Industrial Arts.At the heart of this avant-garde event, and

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[Summer of Epics] E03⏐A Craddle of Pearls

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2025/07/24

[Summer of Epics]Far from being round and regular, “baroque pearls” have strange and unique shapes. Long considered wonders of nature, they inspired goldsmiths throughout the Renaissance and into the Baroque and Neo-Classical periods. Anna Maria Luisa de’ Medici, known as the last descendent of the House of Medici, had a passion for such pearls.Voice of Jewels, a podcast from L’ÉCOLE, School of Jewelry Arts supported by Van Cleef & Arpels. Unveiling the stories and secrets behind History’s most

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[Summer of Epics] E02⏐The extraordinary academician’s...

Voice of Jewels ·

2025/07/17

[Summer of Epics]It's well known that the sword is the prerogative of knights and musketeers. But did you know that the weapon could also be transformed into a living symbol of the talents of men and women of letters? And sometimes even into exceptional pieces of jewellery...In 1955, Jean Cocteau faced a major challenge: to become the first academician to design his own sword.Voice of Jewels, a podcast from L’ÉCOLE, School of Jewelry Arts supported by Van Cleef & Arpels. Unveiling the stories

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13:31

[Summer of Epics] E01⏐The Infinity Gauntlet, a...

Voice of Jewels ·

2025/07/10

[Summer of Epics]Some superheroes draw their powers from precious stones. Well, gems, to be more precise. Gems that are endowed with the power to control time or space, or even the mind.This is the saga of an out of this world piece of jewelry that was first published in an American comic book in the early 70’s, and now brought to the silver screen by Marvel Studios. Six primordial stones which, after they have been gathered into a gauntlet, endow their owner with a super powerful weapon called the

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0:48

Discover Summer of Epics, a summer special series...

Voice of Jewels ·

2025/07/03

Summer is the season of getaways and grand adventures! It’s the perfect time for Voice of Jewels to whisk you far from home… across turquoise waters, into emerald-colored jungles, and even up into silver-tinted clouds!Rediscover an impressive necklace made of golden claws, a lucky charm belonging to a fearless aviator, a pirate’s earring hiding a tender heart - and even a fabulous treasure, lost in the depths of the Java Sea. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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S09E04 - Art Deco⏐Paris-Shanghai, a dialog of styles

Voice of Jewels ·

2025/04/17

In Paris, in the 1920s, a myriad of languages was spoken. Elegant ladies from all over the world flocked to the French capital to shop to their heart’s content. The city, a veritable crossroads of influences, drew inspiration from the most diverse sources. But if there was one country whose charms enchanted high society, it was China. Shanghai was on everyone’s lips. The exotic name made people dream, and it inspired and offered a repertoire of new forms to designers.In the workshop of the

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S09E03 - Art Deco⏐Josephine Baker’s secret bracelet

Voice of Jewels ·

2025/04/10

Can jewelry be used as an instrument in liberation or a tool in the struggle for freedom?It is the early 20th century. The world is abuzz with countless battles: those that tear nations apart, but also those for women’s rights.It is in this tumultuous context that the Art Deco movement emerges.The jewelry pieces born from this artistic movement become symbols of modernity, freedom, and audacity. In their own way, they accompany the emancipation of women, in particular in the 1920s, nicknamed the

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S09E02 - Art Deco⏐Raymond Templier, a passion for speed

Voice of Jewels ·

2025/04/03

Movie stars have always worn jewelry. In the 1920s, the Art Deco style gradually took over red carpets and film reels. Worn by some of the greatest actresses of the day, from Louise Brooks to Brigitte Helm, Art-Deco jewelry was the epitome of modern beauty.Raymond Templier, one of the leading jewelry-makers of that time, seized this opportunity to free his creations from tradition, and mark his era with bold pieces, celebrating speed and pure lines.Voice of Jewels, a podcast from L’ÉCOLE, School of

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S09E01 - Art Deco⏐A bouquet of roses signed Van Cleef...

Voice of Jewels ·

2025/03/27

Where do new ideas come from? What is the genesis of those masterpieces that have redefined Modernity?At the beginning of the 20th century, a revolutionary artistic movement emerged, with the ambition of changing everything. This movement was Art Deco. A new style, with clean, pure lines that owes its name to an event with global repercussions, held in Paris in 1925: The International Exhibition of Modern Decorative and Industrial Arts.At the heart of this avant-garde event, and amongst the jewels

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Delve into the splendor of Art Deco treasures

Voice of Jewels ·

2025/03/20

Jewelry is often turned towards the future… In the interwar period, changes were stirring in the world of creative design. Jewelry was imbued with Modernity: radical forms, new materials, speed, lightness... These novel jewelry pieces reflected the changing standards of beauty.In this new season, Voice of Jewels takes listeners to the heart of a creative explosion, where daring women and secrets abound, told through stunning jewels in an innovative, influential style … Art Deco.Voice of Jewels, a

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S08E04 - Treasure⏐The Secret Treasure of the High...

Voice of Jewels ·

2025/02/27

He is known as the most important American artist of the second half of the 20th century. A Pop icon par excellence, rumor has it that he once declared: “It would be glamorous to be reincarnated as a great big ring on Liz Taylor’s finger.” In a sense, that is exactly what he did. When he died, a veritable treasure trove was discovered, hidden in his apartment, including a small diamond heart containing plenty of secrets. Proof perhaps that fame often conceals even greater gifts...Voice of Jewels, a

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S08E03 - Treasure⏐The Hidden treasure of Colmar

Voice of Jewels ·

2025/02/20

Some treasures tell beautiful stories. Others are connected to tragedies...As is the case with the Jewish Treasure of Colmar.Hidden in dramatic circumstances, it was miraculously preserved. The treasure, comprising objects of a rare luxury, along with more modest items, is the witness to a past filled with darkness, but also with light.Voice of Jewels, a podcast from L’ÉCOLE, School of Jewelry Arts supported by Van Cleef & Arpels. Unveiling the stories and secrets behind History’s most

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S08E02 - Treasure⏐An Urban Treasure : The Cheapside...

Voice of Jewels ·

2025/02/13

Treasures have been found at the bottom of the sea, in the jungle, in fields … usually far removed from human habitation. But there have been some remarkable exceptions! A few feet underground, in the middle of one of London’s busiest streets, the Cheapside wooden chest managed to conceal its secrets for three hundred years. Without doubt, the most urban treasure story imaginable.Voice of Jewels, a podcast from L’ÉCOLE, School of Jewelry Arts supported by Van Cleef & Arpels. Unveiling the

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S08E01 - Treasure⏐The sunken treasure of Belithung

Voice of Jewels ·

2025/02/06

Some treasures disappear forever ... but others resurface.Like the sunken treasure of Belitung.Once submerged in a reef, somewhere in the Java Sea, the treasure now holds pride of place, in the heart of the Asian Civilizations Museum in Singapore.Presented in a display that evokes the benevolent and impetuous waves on which it once sailed, the Belitung Treasure contains remarkable riches.It is also connected to the great history of the Silk Roads. Synonymous with human adventure, full of wonder and

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0:53

Discover the tales of history's great treasures

Voice of Jewels ·

2025/01/23

Swallowed by the sea, buried, hidden behind walls or concealed…True treasure troves have always known the best place to hide. And when to reappear and surprise us!Harboring tales worthy of an adventure novel, they often contain fascinating secrets.In this new season of The Voice of Jewels, we travel from the Java Sea to the entrails of London to medieval Colmar in the east of France… We even make a visit to Andy Warhol’s room in New York!Discover the secrets of these remarkable treasures of gold,

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S07E04 - Literature⏐Tolkien and the power of the ring

Voice of Jewels ·

2024/12/05

Some jewels have only ever existed in books, and this is probably why they are so famous. Tolkien’s rings are amongst those mythical jewels found only in fiction, created thanks to their talented author. However, Tolkien did in fact, attempt to anchor his iconic rings to a true story and it is possible that a very real jewel served as his inspiration.This is the story of a magic ring and a curse. Of course...Voice of Jewels, a podcast from L’ÉCOLE, School of Jewelry Arts supported by Van Cleef &

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S07E03 - Literature⏐Salammbô, the quintessential...

Voice of Jewels ·

2024/11/28

“It was in Megara, a suburb of Carthage, in the gardens of Hamilcar…”This is the opening sentence of Salammbô, Flaubert’s great historical novel, which has become a cult classic. Just like its heroine … the Carthaginian princess with dazzling finery and a tragic destiny.Salammbô was a profound source of inspiration to the artists of the Belle Époque and particularly, one of its avant-garde jewelers: the audacious René Lalique.But how did a jeweler dare to give substance to such a sensual,

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S07E02 - Literature⏐Sarah Bernhardt, the Jewels of...

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2024/11/21

In 1895, Sarah Bernhardt, then known as ‘the empress of the theatre’, had just acquired a theatre in Paris, on the Place du Châtelet: the Théâtre de la Renaissance. And to launch it, she needed a play. Or rather: a success. Sarah Bernhardt commissioned a young up-and-coming playwright, Edmond Rostand, to write a historical drama in her honour, entitled La Princesse lointaine. To further her triumph, Sarah turned to the great jeweller René Lalique, whom she asked to make her a crown... the likes of

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