Chinese Elements in Big Brand Jewelry Design
China’s long history, ancient myths and profound cultural heritage have all become sources of inspiration for jewelry design. The jewelry of Chinese style design is not only glamorous but also gentle and generous, embodying the unique Chinese culture and emotions contained in the jewelry. In recent years, Chinese style design has been favored by foreign designers and consumers. Many world-renowned jewelers have used Chinese style design.
Inspiration---Dragon
The dragon is one of the four spiritual totems in Chinese culture and the symbol of mysterious Oriental culture. Cartier made the dragon-shaped diamond tanzanite platinum necklace with extraordinary originality and perfect craft. In addition, the design style of tassel also has Oriental flavor.
Inspiration---Bamboo
Bamboo has the symbol of expressing harmony, lucky, peace and balance, which is integrated into jewelry design. Every work embodies movement, fine textures and integration. The designer of Carrera y Carrera uses the intricate structure to contrast the bright metal with the relatively soft and elastic bamboo, which is elegant and quiet.
Inspiration---Cheongsam
For Chinese women in the 1920s, cheongsam was their fashion item. It is also one of the splendid phenomena and forms in the long Chinese costume culture. Harry Winston takes the collar of cheongsam as the inspiration of jewelry design, not only presents the most distinctive Chinese style, but also reveals the classical charm of modern women.
Inspiration--- Folding Fan
The folding fan is the symbol of the oriental literati, Piaget uses lace fan elements, with superb inlaid and articulated technology, highlighting the elegant and noble beauty of women, showing a classical charm with oriental flavor.