THE FRENCH LABORATORY OF GEMMOLOGY
This laboratory’s mission is to expertly examine the gemstones submitted to it. Without this scientific approach, it would be impossible to delve into the heart of the material and thus determine its composition with certainty. The certificate obtained (the gem’s identity card) guarantees and protects the consumer.
Meeting with Olivier Segura, its director
What is your favorite stone?
The pearl! I am its specialist.
The jewel that makes you dream?
Jar's jewelry.
Jar
The jewel that best represents you?
The cufflinks, I collect them; they’re the only jewelry a man can wear.
A Jeweler you like?
Cartier, for the quality of its work and all its antique pieces.
Also Van Cleef and Arpels, of course Jar!
Cartier
What do you like about your job?
The contact with the stones, with the pearls.
The possibility of getting to know their composition better, to delve into their chemistry.
It is also thanks to the French Gemmology Laboratory that I can have very different clients, ranging from jewelers to artisans, as well as multinational companies.
My job means that our relationships are very cordial; it’s an exchange; I’m passing on knowledge.
That is why I created the gemology school, to share this knowledge.
Credit LFG
Credit LFG
Credit LFG
Credit LFG
What made you decide to choose your profession?
I have a degree in geology and in …communication.
I was doing advertising for a very large company, Danone, and then I needed to change.
I have always loved pebbles!!!
Since the age of 3, I have pebbles in my pockets. Then meetings and …
A book you haven’t forgotten?
“The Valley of Rubies“ by Joseph Kessel
Which exhibition has left a mark on you?
Magnificent “Jar” exhibition in New York; everything was beautiful!
Also the Cartier one at the Grand Palais, with the huge sapphire and its panther, a necklace of fine pearls…
Your favorite work of art?
Street art, the artist Bansky. It’s quite “raw”.
A place that inspires you?
Burma.
I go there every year. The temples… Mandalay… before the city changes.
A music you listen to?
Classical piano concertos. Concertos by J. Rodrigo, concertos for guitar. The Dialogue of the Carmelites, the finale by Poulenc.
What would you like to achieve?
Discovering new cultures, new horizons.
Thanks to Olivier Segura for welcoming me.
Also taking the time to talk to me about all the latest techniques for observing stones.
And especially a big thank you for introducing me to another black coral!
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