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Spotlight on Jewellery: Asian Civilisations Museum
JEWELLERY Shaopeng 12/1/24 JEWELLERY Shaopeng 12/1/24

Spotlight on Jewellery: Asian Civilisations Museum

The jewellery collection at Singapore’s Asian Civilisations Museum is more than just adornment; it tells the stories of Southeast Asia, spanning 5,000 years of history, culture, and its people.

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Seeking Pearl-fection at Mikimoto Pearl Island
JEWELLERY Shaopeng 3/13/24 JEWELLERY Shaopeng 3/13/24

Seeking Pearl-fection at Mikimoto Pearl Island

Embark on a quest for “pearl-fection” at Mikimoto Pearl Island, where the pursuit of perfection meets flawless, round pearls, discovering the craftsmanship and elegance that define this unique ocean-born jewels.

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Deciphering the Jewellery of Tutankhamun from Head to Toe
JEWELLERY Shaopeng 3/25/23 JEWELLERY Shaopeng 3/25/23

Deciphering the Jewellery of Tutankhamun from Head to Toe

Embedded with powerful symbolism and beliefs, these precious adornments not only offer a tantalising glimpse into the pharaonic history of Egypt, but also mark what was perhaps the epitome of goldsmithing and jewellery arts.

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Reimagining Feminine Adornments Through the Lens of the Indigenous, Han Taiwanese and Royalty
JEWELLERY Shaopeng 6/21/22 JEWELLERY Shaopeng 6/21/22

Reimagining Feminine Adornments Through the Lens of the Indigenous, Han Taiwanese and Royalty

Bodily adornments from Taiwan's diverse cultural groups gather at a joint exhibition now on view at the National Taiwan Museum.

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Chanel’s ‘1932’ High Jewellery Collection Reaches for the Stars
JEWELLERY Shaopeng 6/6/22 JEWELLERY Shaopeng 6/6/22

Chanel’s ‘1932’ High Jewellery Collection Reaches for the Stars

In tribute to its founder’s fascination with heavenly bodies, Chanel unveils its latest high jewellery collection inspired by celestial symbols.

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Odyssey of Tulips: From Sultan’s Turban to Feminine Adornment
JEWELLERY Shaopeng 4/4/22 JEWELLERY Shaopeng 4/4/22

Odyssey of Tulips: From Sultan’s Turban to Feminine Adornment

At the court, tulip dwelled in the turban of great sultans, sought shelter on the surface of precious jewels and objects, and witnessed the rise and fall of a great empire.

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A Virtual Wander through “Cartier and Islamic Art” at Musée des Arts Décoratifs in Paris
JEWELLERY Shaopeng 2/23/22 JEWELLERY Shaopeng 2/23/22

A Virtual Wander through “Cartier and Islamic Art” at Musée des Arts Décoratifs in Paris

Cartier and Islamic Art: In Search of Modernity opened its door to the public last October at the Musée des Arts Décoratifs in Paris.

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From Rough to Polished: The Marquise Cut
JEWELLERY Shaopeng 9/20/21 JEWELLERY Shaopeng 9/20/21

From Rough to Polished: The Marquise Cut

A marquise cut is an elliptical gemstone with pointed ends, bearing similarity with the shape of an almond.

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Contemplating Through the Lens of Jiro Kamata’s Optic Jewellery
JEWELLERY Shaopeng 6/19/21 JEWELLERY Shaopeng 6/19/21

Contemplating Through the Lens of Jiro Kamata’s Optic Jewellery

Throughout the process of viewing Kamata's work, it felt as if the viewer and the visible light have become co-creators of the work in question, and that the viewer remains the sole audience of this exclusive optic spectacle.

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From Rough to Polished: Portuguese Cut
JEWELLERY Shaopeng 6/12/21 JEWELLERY Shaopeng 6/12/21

From Rough to Polished: Portuguese Cut

Portuguese cut is perhaps the most challenging gem cutting style that I've ever come across.

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