Who hasn't heard of the pearl, that tiny pearly globe with iridescent reflections that forms in certain shells around the world? For a long time, the pearl necklace was the must-have fashion accessory, and became a veritable symbol of the Roaring Twenties. For its new free exhibition, L'École des Arts Joailliers retraces the history of this biomineral, of which the capital was the world center during the first half of the 20th century, in the superb Hôtel de Mercy-Argenteau, from November 21, 2024 to March 23, 2025.
Dive into the world of pearls and their imaginary world, from the Belle Epoque to the present day, and discover their origins and secrets, as well as the golden age of the fine pearl trade between Paris and the Arabian Gulf, its influence on Parisian jewelers and artists, and the reasons for its decline. An opportunity to admire exceptional jewels, in a six-part scenography that stimulates the senses of sight, hearing and touch.
A hundred or so pieces await you, providing a better understanding of 20th-century"perlomania" in opera, film, painting and photography, and the importance of the French capital in its development, just a stone's throw from where fine pearl merchants used to congregate. As usual, the exhibition is free of charge, with guided tours available in the near future.
Dates and Opening Time
From November 21, 2024 to March 23, 2025
Location
L'École des Arts Joailliers Paris - Grands Boulevards
16 Bis Boulevard Montmartre
75009 Paris 9
Prices
Free
Official website
www.lecolevancleefarpels.com
