Lian
With a love of jewelry dating back to her island childhood, Lian’s foray into the jewelry industry came as a natural progression. As a bright and energetic personality, Lian’s love for people shines through!
Lian's Spanish silver 2 reale coin
“As well as my father’s coin necklace, my grandmother also wore beautiful jewelry, fuelling my obsession. As a kid, I loved collecting antiques and memorabilia. This infatuation with objects translated into my love for designing jewelry!”
Lian
Quickfire Q&A
What is your favourite gemstone?
A blue diamond.
What is your favourite stone shape?
A marquise!
What is your favourite metal?
Yellow gold.
How would you describe your design aesthetic in three words?
Sleek, edgy, vibrant.
Sources Of Inspiration
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Sara Beltran | Oceanic Jewelry
Sara Beltran finds inspiration for her jewelry in the ocean, much like Lian finds inspiration for her personal designs in the Bahamas. Beltran uses a mixture of precious and semi precious stones with organic materials to create her luscious pieces.
“Sara’s beautiful jewelry showcases her love of the natural world, and I find her designs to be unique and expressive. I love that she is experimental with her materials, such as ebony, coral and shells. Her pieces always remind me of home.” – Lian
Patcharavipa Bodiratnangkura | Materiality
Patcharavipa Bodiratnangkura, of her brand Patcharavipa, is based in Bangkok, Thailand. Her designs are known for bold aesthetics, and a delicate use of materiality and texture. The sweeping natural landscape of her home country provides inspiration for her carefully considered, original works.
“Patcharavipa’s visually stunning work is enhanced by her use of materials native to her country. I love that she uses materials that can only be found in Thailand–it underlines the provenance of her work” – Lian
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Contemporary Design-The 1950s
The glamorous, contemporary period of the 1950s and 60s is an era that Lian harks back to in fashion and jewelry. Chic stars like Audrey Hepburn and Marylin Monroe defined the era, and iconic fashion brands such as Christian Dior, Coco Chanel and Cristobal Balenciaga emerged as fashion powerhouses. Jewelry was both traditional and playful, with classic vintage styles leading trends for both costume and fine jewelry.
Defined by Christian Dior’s re-introduction of the hourglass figure against the boxy silhouette of the forties, the idea of “feminine perfection” came back into fashion in the 50s. Matching sets of jewelry became popular–coordination was key. Pearls enjoyed a great boom in the 1950s, often worn in layers for an added dramatic dynamic to any outfit.
“I quite like the era of Audrey Hepburn and Marilyn Monroe and the unforgettable styles that they created. The aesthetic was vintage yet elegant, glamorous yet simple. The jewelry of these decades reflected this sentiment and I still love the simplicity of retro jewelry” – Lian
Lian's Favorite Design
Every ring we craft tells a story. Each of our incredibly talented design consultants are tasked with weaving this story into a fully-realised design, subtly imparting their flair and skill along the way. While each ring is designed with the utmost care and thought, our design consultants do have their favourites…
Lian’s favourite ring that she has designed is a dazzling three carat oval diamond engagement ring. The diamond is surrounded by a intertwined diamond halo, set in an 18kt yellow gold band. The customer wanted to celebrate their wedding anniversary, by reworking his wife’s engagement ring.
“I enjoyed creating this engagement ring for a few reasons. The diamond was the most beautiful oval diamond I’d ever seen. Also, the customer wanted an engagement ring that also would work as a fashion statement, presenting a unique challenge!” – Lian
Lian’s passion for raw materials and design, as well as her obsession with the natural world informs her design process. With expertise in diamonds and a strong determination for the best, Lian will work tirelessly to make sure that our customers receive an expertly crafted engagement ring, with a considered design tailored to each individual’s story.