Past Exhibits

May - October 2011
Location: GIA Headquarters, Carlsbad, California

Hong Kong jewelry artist Wallace Chan’s unique designs showcased dozens of subjects from nature in fascinating detail, which combined an innovative use of titanium with gemstones and unusual materials.  A main feature of this jewelry collection was the “Wallace Cut,” an award-winning carving technique invented by Chan that incorporates the elements of cameo, intaglio, and gem faceting.

• Sovereignty
  Features a 33.42 ct conch pearl, a 32.01 ct diamond rough crystal, a 0.41 ct ruby, and an assortment of diamonds, in 18K yellow gold and titanium.
• Unfettered
  Features 21.84 ct of pink sapphire and 0.71 ct of colorless diamonds, set in 18k white gold and titanium. Photo by Robert Weldon.
• Pleasure
  Features a 1.19 ct emerald, a 35.41 ct green garnet, a 26.55 ct jadeite, a 6.05 ct diamond, a 1.78 ct yellow diamond, and a 0.31 ct cat's-eye alexandrite, in 18k white gold and titanium.

May - October 2011
Location: GIA Headquarters, Carlsbad, California

Winner of the 2007-2008 Tahitian Pearl Trophy international jewelry competition, The Vega incorporated the competition’s theme, “Song of the Stars.” This was accomplished through its carefully selected pearl colors reminiscent of the night sky, punctuated by a “Milky Way” of diamonds. The constellation Lyra, which contains the Vega star, was designed to be seen under ultraviolet light as the five center diamonds fluoresce in its distinctive pattern. The necklace was custom made to hold its different-sized pearls for best effect, while keeping it flexible to lie gracefully on the wearer’s neck. The metal fashioning alone took more than 220 hours.

• Necklace, Bracelet, and Earrings
  The necklace, bracelet (not shown), and earrings feature 111 Tahitian cultured pearls, 6 carats of diamonds, and 18K white gold. Image courtesy of Robert Wan.