GIA Student Design Showcase

GIA Staff

One of GIA’s “student choice” awards was recently presented to Haeri Jang, a graduate of the Jewelry Design program at the New York campus. The figure above shows Jang’s “Blossom” necklace design, which combines white gold, pink and colorless diamonds, lavender jade cabochons, and akoya pearls. Noted Jang, “The inspiration of this piece comes from the ethereal beauty of cherry blossoms. I hope to capture the subtle charm and the timeless elegance of these delicate blooms. I have drawn from my imagination and from both nature and tradition to create this symbol of beauty and purity. I have attempted to modernize the elements of traditional Korean accessories and blend them with a contemporary aesthetic.”