News — Collaborations

Jewelry bridges the internal and external, serving as a vessel of self-expression that reveals what we value and how we connect with the world. Spanning epochs and cultures, each piece is an alchemy of emotions, connections, and legacies—a reflection of our histories and the lives we’ve lived. With every wear, it grows more personal, more storied, more uniquely yours. From my earliest ID Collection designs—charm anklets, bracelets, and Figaro Chain Hoops featuring letters and symbols—to today’s custom creations, I’ve sought to capture the essence of identity in timeless designs, often inspired by the written word, the beauty of a single character, or the subtle power of an inscribed detail. Now, I’m thrilled to introduce the next evolution of this journey:...

As we kick off AAPI heritage month, I’ve been thinking back on how this year started and the process behind the Anna Kikue for 88rising Moonrise Medals for their inaugural gala. As usual, there’s far than what meets the eye, so here’s a glimpse at some BTS. I approached this project in multiple phases: discovery and research, concepting and moodboards, design, prototyping, and production. Along the way I had the honor of working closely with the 88rising team, and collaborated with talented family, friends, experts, and artisans right here in LA. Over holidays, evenings, and weekends, we brought to life one of the most technically complicated designs I’ve produced thus far.This journey was driven by the shared intention of harmonizing contemporary interpretations...