Pearl Designer Jewelry
Sterling silver is the main material that Chi Cheng Lee uses for her jewelry with some addition of karat gold, gold-filled, as well as accents of semiprecious stones and pearls. Most of her pieces are made in a combination of techniques: casting, fabrication, forming, roller printing, wire weaving, and crocheting with beads. The finish on her pieces is available in high polish, engraved textures, and oxidized black.
Nesting Blossom Ring
Hand-fabricated sterling silver with 6 to 7 mm peg-set pink freshwater pearl. The nesting blossom is made from twisted silver wire, formed and soldered onto a comfortable square ring shank. Available in sizes 4 to 9.
$175
Chi creates her line of jewelry for the purpose of designing a contemporary look, which exposes beauty through the simplicity of form and texture. She combines cast elements and hand-fabricated parts to produce unique designs. Her filigree-like scribble textured surfaces and nesting wire forms are accented with delicate pearls. Chi emphasizes modern elegance with the delicacy of simple lines and forms.
Woven Basket Ring with Pearl
Sterling silver cast woven basket ring with soldered peg set 4 to 5 mm white freshwater pearl. Organic airy feel that is very comfortable. Available in whole and half sizes 4-10.
$165
Chi graduated with honors from Parsons School of Design in New York in Metals and Jewelry Design. She spent many years working and studying with masters, as well as years of working in the different aspects of the jewelry industry. She has taken the long road back to doing what she loves to do, making these little pieces of wearable art.
Flower Petal Ring
Hand fabricated sterling silver square shank ring with cut, hammered, textured and peg set white freshwater pearl (6mm). Available sizes 5 to 10.
$165
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Chi has more than twenty years experience in NY and Asia includes studying with Enamel Jewelry artist Sydney Scheer and Fine Jewelry Designer Chris Correia, and at Harry Winston. Her jewelry collection is an extension of her thoughts, ideas, and an appreciation for beautiful things – an outlet to express her passion for creating jewelry.
A lifetime of cross-cultural experience represents the inspiration for her jewelry. Born in Taiwan, she grew up in the New York area and lived in Hong Kong before settling in Vancouver. Chi has been exposed to a rich variety of art cultures, architecture, and natural wonders. Her work has the underlying theme of East meets West. Combining Eastern traditional design sensibilities and Western modern boundaries, Chi creates objects that adorn the body with an inherent balance and harmony.
