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Waterfall

Waterfall is an earring from the Lady of the Lake collection. The sculptural form follows the natural curve of the ear for an anatomical fit. Flowing metal lines frame the stones and recall the movement of falling water. The piece is crafted in 14k white gold and set with lab-grown diamonds and freshwater pearls. The shape was first sculpted by hand in wax and then cast with the lost-wax technique. All stones were set under a microscope. As the wearer moves, the diamonds reflect light and the shimmer shifts.

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Maize

Maize Jewelry is inspired by the Maya Maize God Emerging from a Flower, symbolizing life, rebirth, and abundance. Crafted from deep green Guatemala Jade with semi translucent petals, the design blends cultural symbolism with modern artistry. Gold elements reinforce the delicate jade, serving both aesthetic and structural purposes. Using 3D modeling and expert craftsmanship, this piece functions as both a hair ornament and a sculptural tribute to Mesoamerican heritage, embodying elegance, tradition, and innovation.

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Squama

The Squama is part of the Kerf Collection, a series that treats the body as a shifting landscape. Through precise kerf cuts, the silver gains fluidity, bending effortlessly to follow the body's natural topography. Its undulating surface catches and disperses light, creating a luminous gradient that shifts with movement. The interplay of incandescent highlights and satin-finished shadows accentuates the body's form, turning reflection into a living expression of light. The name Squama evokes an allusion to overlapping layers of plates, reflecting light in intricate patterns.

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Harmonic Honeycomb

Inspired by nature's intricate honeycomb, this ring combines creativity and craftsmanship in a unique and playful design. Featuring a pear shaped diamond that dangles slightly off center, it creates a lively dripping effect. Each hexagon is embellished with round diamonds, adding vibrant brilliance and enhancing the dynamic pattern. Meticulously crafted, this ring reflects the designer's commitment to quality, comfort, and artistry. With its blend of elegance and fun, it transforms the beauty of nature into a stunning statement piece.

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Starry Night

Starry Night is a diamond ring inspired by the swirling sky in the painting The Starry Night by Van Gogh. The spiral shoulder is set with small stones that echo the movement of the painted sky. A 3D pave setting surrounds the center stone with side stones for dynamic light reflection. The center stone is held by four prongs to increase light transmission. Natural diamonds contrast with 18K gold in a cool tone. The modules are joined by mortise and tenon connections, which give a seamless surface and a strong structure. The inner curve of the shank is smooth and rounded for comfortable wear.

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Dunhuang

Liang Xing uses the industry' s cutting edge digital technologies, like jewelry modeling and high-precision 3D printing. The Dunhuang series are working on now is based on Cave 320 Mogao Grottoes. The design team of Liang Xing expresses the ribbon on the flying asparas of Dunhuang in a way that captures the dynamic beauty of the ribbon and the charm of Dunhuang art with refined curves. The craftsmanship of jewelry reflects the fusion of digital enablement and intangible cultural heritage skills.

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