DESIGN 设计 20 | JNA November/December 2024 Austy Lee, founder and designer of Austy Lee Art Jewellery 创办人兼设计师Austy Lee Caroline Chartouni, founder and designer of Caroline C创办人兼设计师 Caroline Chartouni Nisan Ong, founder and designer of Nisan Ong / Ong Jewelry Design Co Ltd 创办人兼设计师Nisan Ong Design is a critical component of the jewellery making process and often, it determines the appeal and saleability of a jewellery piece. For seasoned designers Austy Lee, Caroline Chartouni and Nisan Ong, the endeavour goes beyond business as designing jewellery is akin to breathing life into personal narratives, dreams and experiences. Here are their stories. Beginnings and aspirations Lee, founder and designer of Hong Kong-based Austy Lee Art Jewellery, has more than two decades of experience in the jewellery industry. He founded his own brand in 2017, armed with the skills he patiently honed over the years. “I worked with five different companies before I started my own brand,” explained Lee. “My vision was to create something ‘very Austy’ – a style that is my own and imbued with my personality and artistry.” To achieve this, Lee draws inspiration from religion, culture and his affinity for the arts to conceptualise his designs. Complex, edgy and multilayered are how one would describe Lee’s creations. Each piece features his geometric prowess and inventive use of colours as well as different techniques like enamelling and inlaying, to name a few. Lee is also fond of repurposing antique items to create an entirely new piece of jewellery, with the aim of preserving its unique attributes while giving it a modern twist. For her part, Chartouni of New York luxury jewellery brand Caroline C said her family legacy, which spans three generations in the fashion industry, provided a strong foundation to building her career in jewellery design. She also credits her education in interior and fashion design in Paris as instrumental to refining her artistic flair and deep admiration for coloured gemstones. “Creativity is deeply rooted in my DNA,” noted Chartouni. “My background in fashion is also reflected in my designs. Every piece radiates this strong synergy between fashion and jewellery.” | Bernardette Sto. Domingo 杜明高 | Three established jewellery designers share their adventures and triumphs over the years, which laid the foundation for their success. 三位知名珠宝设计师分享多年来的挑战与创举，如何为他们的骄人成就奠定基础。 Embarking on a creative journey 燃点创作旅途
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