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A total of 54 jadeite and hardstone-related pieces are included here, offering inspiration for bespoke design through colour, proportion and craftsmanship.
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The green of Hetian bi jade is quiet and never glaring. Antique-inspired handmade gold finishing makes the whole piece feel more relaxed. Rather than pursuing absolute perfection, it uses this imperfect simplicity to give the earrings even more character.
All the beauty in the world need not be pursued in haste. Just as jadeite, nurtured through the years, sheds its restlessness and settles into a gentle softness, so too is fortune in life. There is no need to rush for success, nor to chase deliberately. Good fortune will surely come.
The green of Hetian bi jade is quiet and never glaring. Antique-inspired handmade gold finishing makes the whole piece feel more relaxed. Rather than pursuing absolute perfection, it uses this imperfect simplicity to give the earrings even more character.
All the beauty in the world need not be pursued in haste. Just as jadeite, nurtured through the years, sheds its restlessness and settles into a gentle softness, so too is fortune in life. There is no need to rush for success, nor to chase deliberately. Good fortune will surely come.
The highly translucent cabochon base allows light to pass through unhindered. The domed surface softens into a dewy, lustrous, almost gel-like glow, with ripples hidden within stillness. The outer rose-cut diamonds outline this "droplet" with a halo of light, while cool white metal makes its clarity even more pronounced.
This is a jadeite peace pendant the client bought more than twenty years ago. Although the jade quality is not top-tier, it carries a unique memory. We gave it a new everyday life with an aged metal finish and soft leather cord. The jade is not perfect, but it is a record of youth.
The effect of East and West combined is beauty that strikes straight to the heart. Eastern old money meets Western old money, and what emerges is the composed elegance shaped by time.
The gentleness of jadeite is a romance that belongs uniquely to the East. This wave-shaped jadeite ring combines the spirit of mutton-fat jade with diamond brilliance just right. It is understated, yet impossible to forget at first glance.
I wonder what your memory of summer is? For me, it is the scent of orange: orange soda, orange hard sweets. The winding hand-twisted cord, and the discreet ruby detail at the base, all recall that summer of sweet-and-sour brightness and sunshine.
While waiting, the client was always a little uneasy about whether apple-green would suit the natural tone of K yellow. The answer is: nonsense, as long as the metal colour is stylish enough. The colour of 18k gold actually varies slightly from one maker to another; the precise difference depends on the other 25% of precious metals. Does 18k fade? No. 18k...
At last I bought the right souvenir on this trip [doge]. The timing was perfect: the ring arrived in Chengdu just as Mum landed in Chengdu too. Instant delivery was arranged straight away. When the "water" on my hand met the real waters of Jiuzhaigou, the ring became part of the journey itself, preserving Jiuzhaigou’s wind and light together with this ring in the years ahead.
Strip away the superfluous and see ultimate refinement in minimalism. The simpler the design, the higher the craftsmanship demands. Smooth domed lines create a metal surface as delicate as mist, using the most restrained design to support the gentle texture of Hetian jade to the fullest. That is the allure of metalwork.
The rich green of Hetian jade unfolds slowly from the stone’s core, while the ring shank’s silk-smooth curve and the metal’s texture feel as soft as velvet. In jade designs, I am always obsessed with subtraction. There is no elaborate design, only the quiet of jade and the depth of gold. It is the restraint and refinement carved into the DNA of the East. It is grace worn on the hand, unhurried, gentle...
The East’s understated softness and the West’s crisp brilliance. Jadeite recreates the misty, painterly blankness of Eastern clouds, while gold and diamonds carve out the linear sharpness and sparkle of the West. Strength and gentleness coexist, creating a style all its own.
Moonlight falls to the fingertips, bringing both crystalline tenderness and brilliant sharpness. Glass-type jadeite spreads a soft, dewy halo, like a pool of clear spring water held at the knuckles; the fire of the accent diamonds flows in the light, cool and dazzling. The staggered claw settings make the layers feel more alive, and the silver-white metal supports every delicate detail, creating a perfect balance between cool elegance and nobility. Put it on,...
All beauty is a movement deeply hidden within stillness. This ring is quiet beauty for everyday life. It does not clamour, yet it has its own force, like the blank space in prose, where countless delights are hidden between the lines. When the light of the golden rabbit meets the ring’s shine, it becomes one of life’s small certainties. This is not luxury as display, but a tender reward to oneself, a way of living...
Natural textures with a milky white base and a hint of sugar tone are framed in 18K gold, which not only supports the organic curves of the rough stone, but also conceals an ingenious detachable mechanism. It can be worn as a warm wrist ornament beside the ear, and when removed it becomes a unique pendant at the neck. No need to choose between occasions, and no need to struggle over style - much like the ancient Chinese devotion to jade, 'if there is no good reason, never leave it from the body'. One object, two...
The glass-cabochon stone is like condensed frost and moonlight, clear and luminous with an inherent misty halo; the vivid green jadeite is fresh yet restrained; the crisp lines of step-cut diamonds carry the rational bone structure of the Bauhaus spirit mentioned yesterday. A platinum base supports all the elements, with no redundant decoration, allowing only the authenticity of material and order of structure to speak. Within the minimal silhouette lies the gentle warmth of Eastern jade...
'Zhuangzi dreamed of butterflies at dawn'; we spent a whole year bringing the dreamlike butterfly shadow in that verse onto the shoulder. We overturned and rebuilt it repeatedly, all to give the wings a true sense of life. They had to be light enough, like wind brushing past the ear when in flight. They had to be translucent enough, like veins in the morning mist. The four leaf-like wings, with shifting layers of colour...
Wading the river to pick hibiscus, the orchid marsh thick with fragrant grasses. The pinkish-white jade texture is like lotus root soup just beginning to melt in a pond - softly luminous, restrained, yet quietly full of tender strength. The 18K gold rim lends elegance through simplicity, while the coloured cotton cord holds together a softness from Jiangnan, giving Wu dialect’s gentle cadence a touch more freedom. This clear Eastern romance is the tenderness preserved by time, and also the poetry hidden in a small space.
Tomorrow it is back to work, and the bustle of the holiday fades into the soft light by the window. As you stroke this Southern red agate ring, perhaps the joy of the New Year lies in that touch of leisure. The cinnabar red of the agate is like the lingering colour of New Year palace lanterns described in Tokyo Dreams, warm rather than glaring. The 14K gold band carries a muted, substantial depth, and the gold mount embraces the curve of the agate. Today’s light...
On the first day of the New Year, the deep, woody fragrance of old Lao Shan sandalwood winds around the wrist. An icy jadeite Pixiu holds a lustrous green glow, while gold and diamonds make the auspicious creature look even more refined. Jadeite Pixiu carries wealth and blessings; at the turn from the old year to the new, let Eastern elegance wrap itself around good fortune and accompany the new year as it blossoms step by step. In the year ahead, may Pixiu guard your wealth, sandalwood calm the mind, and life be as clear as jade’s glow, with fortune like sandal...
The pale pink tone of this Hetian jade, together with the matte texture of the metal, spreads a soft rounded surface in the daylight. There is no need for elaborate carving; simple beauty is already perfectly fitting. Perhaps all living things have a tenderness of their own. Perhaps as year-end approaches, this sense of comfort feels especially reassuring.
Light gathers within the jadeite cabochon, while its natural white inclusions resemble fragments of snow falling across a lake, creating an atmosphere of cool, misty stillness. Old-cut diamonds line the ring’s edge; their antique facets soften the fire into a delicate glow that echoes the ethereal quality of snowflake jadeite. Chased patterns curl across the metal in subtle relief, while the facets of the old-cut diamonds...
This floral cluster mount was originally made for sapphires; unexpectedly, when paired with jadeite, it created another kind of Eastern charm. When playfulness aligns with nature, it reaches the highest ideal. The same design paired with a sapphire is Western in its clarity and edge; with rich green jadeite, it becomes an Eastern gentleness and auspiciousness. Different gemstones and jades, yet each shows its own style within the same design.
Collecting and appreciating traditional objects has always been my own hobby. Gradually, old clients and friends began asking me to help them with bead strings too, so I decided to organise a batch of ready stock at year-end and share it with fellow enthusiasts as a little benefit~ Every strand is assembled according to the standards I use for my own pieces: I would not claim the quality is absolutely top-tier, but I can guarantee there is no synthetic trickery. The mellow richness of agarwood, the honeyed warmth of amber,...
The subtle life of plants and trees each carries its own essence. An ice-type vivid green lucky bean is set among clusters of diamonds, like spring still unfallen in the garden. The curve of the 18k gold ring shank resembles flowing water around branches, while the light of the diamonds is like morning mist drifting over leaf tips. The warmth of jadeite is the restrained elegance of Eastern aesthetics, blending with the crispness of diamond light; it is not deliberate ornament, but the wish for smoothness and ease, hidden in a small space of green.
The hollowed vines hide unspoken tenderness in every curl. That ruby is gently cradled by golden branches, giving the feeling that your fingertips are softly tapping a carved window lattice. It reminds one of how the ancients would melt their favourite things into little objects to carry with them: some set moonlight into jade pendants, others carved spring hills into the back of a comb. This ring feels more like a half-written sonnet...
The rise of guochao has made the age group that loves jadeite increasingly younger. This simple yet high-end layering look places an icy, jelly-like transparency on the left, like holding the moonlight of midnight; on the right, a vivid green that seems to glow, like a new shoot breaking through the bricks, with small diamonds as morning dew on the leaf tips. Wear them with a white shirt, and it feels like pinning a "double serving of quiet joy" onto the day, carrying the thousand-year coolness and brilliance of jade...
If you want two different kinds of sparkle, what should you do? To bring both “crystalline clarity” and “sparkle” into a single ring, every accent diamond was carefully measured and selected for fire and size, so that it would enhance the clear texture of the cabochon green while still bursting into a full but orderly light. When the finished piece is lifted, the lush green, the even clarity and the tiny flashes of light...
This little icy gourd is plump and round in every way. The watery glow of jadeite is wrapped in a green sheen, and a simple pair of tiny diamonds on either side, together with the auspicious meaning of “fortune and prosperity”, make the hand beside it feel soft and gentle, with all the elegance of cool clarity whenever the fingers lift.
The supple curved surface of a marquise full-green jadeite contrasts sharply with the cold, straight lines of the elongated step-cut side stones. 18K gold cleverly tempers this tension with a warm texture, preserving the edge of opposing forms while giving the whole piece a harmonious sense of luxury. This distinctive combination is precisely a gentle rebellion, a lonely kind of freedom - beyond the classic template, it hides a unique refusal to cater...
The moment this ring, custom-ordered some time ago, was delivered, I immediately arranged the same style for myself. Warm gold wraps around the gentle jade, and once worn, the whole person seems to soften. You start to feel like a great lady with a mind full of poetry and books (and ideally a stunning Jiangnan beauty as well).
Jadeite is truly something etched into the DNA of the Chinese people. The green of this cabochon is like moonlit flowing water in a spring gorge, condensed into a rounded, harmonious handful, wrapped in clear light. The small diamonds are like jade ribbons hanging down, forming a faint, hazy halo that sets the green off even more vividly. When you raise your hand, even the wind seems touched with a trace of luminous poetry.
Eastern art has always been an important part of Art Deco. Around 1920, large numbers of jewellery pieces in Oriental styles appeared in brand catalogues, and jadeite, the most emblematic of the East, was used extensively in jewellery. When French geometric sharpness meets the misty radiance of Eastern jadeite, the jadeite's luminous glow and the fire of diamonds alternate in flashes of light and shadow...
The Buddha figure is carved in emerald green, its glass-like translucency seeming to lock Jiangnan mist and rain within the jade’s heart, the smiling eyes opening soft ripples of Zen in front of the chest. At the back, silver light gently opens; the twin covers fit together as if by intuition. The front is the compassionate warmth of jadeite’s generosity, while the back holds a private sentiment. One Buddha, one craft; one softness, one intensity - within this small space, Zen and jewellery presence...
This ring uses an extremely minimal bezel setting, removing every redundant flourish so that the jade’s gentle texture becomes the visual centre. This "less is more" design is a tangible expression of the Chinese aesthetic wisdom of "leaving space" - carrying forward the Chinese object ethos of being precious without being ostentatious: the restrained matte metal and the simplicity of the stone create tension, while preserving the...
As a tangible carrier of Tibetan culture, there is little need to rehearse the craftsmanship value of the dzi bead. What we want to achieve is the natural continuation of the dzi bead’s cultural DNA within modern jewellery. The diamond and turquoise setting is not merely decorative. In this pendant, the diamonds become supporting actors, allowing the brilliance of the gemstone to coexist harmoniously with the textures of metal, wood and dzi beads. Turquoise...
The pure texture of platinum wraps around the mellow softness of glass-type jadeite. The stars-all-over design glitters across the chest like a sky full of stars. On the back, the engraved hexagram symbolises protection and luck. Jadeite already carries auspicious meaning; the three elements woven together condense one’s hopes for life into a piece of jewellery. It is not only visual brilliance, but also a tender wish to be guarded and accompanied.
When it comes to Greek-style jewellery, its glorious peak must be found in the history of Ancient Greece. During the Minoan civilisation, filigree and granulation techniques emerged. In the Mycenaean period, engraving also appeared. The use of semi-precious stones and abundant metal gave jewellery even more splendour. This pair of distinctive bi jade and gold earrings is a tribute to the art of the Ancient Greeks, and also a...
This ring uses metal as its base, carved with delicate patterns that seem to hold stories of time. The oval red agate is warm and richly saturated. Classical and magnificent in one, it is a unique kind of romance and elegance ✨
This ice-type jadeite ring has a clear texture, as if it holds a quiet lake within. In traditional culture, jadeite has always carried meanings of auspiciousness and resilience. A simple setting lifts the gentle green hue, as though condensing the restraint and beauty of Eastern jade culture into the fingertips. Worn on the hand, it responds to traditional aesthetics and quietly speaks of the charm and stories settled by time.
I think this jadeite twin-stone ring has brought together Eastern poetry and painting with Italian romance. The ice-type jadeite looks like a scoop of Jiangnan morning dew, so clear it seems to seep with poetry. The vivid green cabochon is like fresh spring shoots on a branch, alive enough to burst forth with green leaves 🍃 The Italian carved-gold craftsmanship on the side hides countless details. The beaded edge around the diamonds seems like vines gently winding around the two pieces of jadeite...
What happens when Southern red agate, beloved by the Chinese, meets the Edwardian-style “beaded three-stone” design? The answer is a rich Republican-era feel. It is fashionable and modern, yet also composed and restrained. It carries the splendour of Western culture and the elegance of Eastern culture alike. From the collision and blending of East and West, endless possibilities always emerge.
In the heat of summer, the best thing is to strip away heavy layers. Tiger’s eye with full old-money allure, paired with a textured plain-gold setting, suits every style. A simple ootd carries an effortless ease. Relaxed and comfortable dressing helps you focus on yourself. Paired with jadeite or jade bead strands, it becomes a new Chinese-style trend; layered with gold and diamond rings, it is unmistakably old-money style. It can even be paired with some...
Icy jadeite carved into a peace pendant shape carries the gentle auspice of Eastern jade culture. A simple butter-gold 18K gold diamond ear clip does not overpower the piece. The butter-gold choice adds a little more attitude towards life. Where classical and modern meet, it becomes a fashionable interpretation of the traditional peace motif. It sways softly at the ear, holding the Eastern wisdom settled by time.
In days when gold prices are soaring, we chose the ancient gold-and-silver layering technique. Its earliest origins can be traced back to the Spring and Autumn and Warring States periods. More than 2,000 years later, silver and 18K gold are combined today. Breaking through material boundaries, it is as though moonlight and sunlight have been fused into one. Italian woven engraving brings texture to the silver body, and the chased patterns are etched by time. There is...
The centre stone of this ring is a piece of jade, while the ring shank exudes a rich Egyptian style. The collision of the cultures of two ancient civilisations produces an unexpected harmony. Since Napoleon’s Egyptian campaign, Egypt’s ancient art reappeared in Europe through war and transport. Especially after the opening of Tutankhamun’s tomb in 1922...
The plum vase is most appealing for its slender 'figure' and delicate mouth, like a classical beauty in a qipao. Its shoulders are broad, its waist is fine, and the whole silhouette is smooth and elegant, as though it were a poised woman radiating dignity and restraint. In the choice of metal colour, we did not use the traditional 18K gold or rose gold...
Translucent jadeite paired with rose-cut diamonds - cool, elegant and full of snowy splendour. The crisp gleam of glass-type white cabochon jadeite is complemented by white diamonds, carrying a purity untouched by the mundane world. A vast expanse of glazed brilliance, as if moonlight were water.
Sharing this on New Year’s Eve. This golden-pearl necklace was commissioned by the client as a New Year gift for her mother. We used gradient yellow sapphires to interpret the changing lustre of the phoenix feathers. Why say the phoenix belongs uniquely to China? In ancient Egyptian and Greek mythology, 'phoenix' is a divine bird. It is not the Chinese phoenix, but the immortal bird. It...
Jade is a vivid material expression of Eastern spirit, and the material foundation of the essence of Chinese cultural tradition. To love jade is to find natural vitality within it; to use jade as metaphor is to employ it to describe all that is beautiful in people and things. The clarity of jadeite is like inner calm: it is never ostentatious, yet it has its own radiance; it is never dazzling, yet it is deeply moving. As...
A repeat-order jadeite ring. This ring can be separated into two individual rings, one elegant and intellectual, the other brilliant and bold. The main ring is elegant for everyday wear, while stacking adds layers and a sense of play. The companion ring can also be worn with other centre stones, making it even more practical. The vivid green jadeite face is regal and sumptuous, rimmed with diamonds so that the classical and the modern...
This ring can be separated into two individual rings, one fresh and gentle, the other brilliant and bold. The main ring is for everyday wear, while stacking adds layers and a sense of play. The companion ring can also be worn with other centre-stone rings, making it even more practical. The snowflake-flecked jade face looks like a crystal-clear grape, rimmed with diamonds, as though falling into a fresh summer...