Post by suewerry on Feb 4, 2012 3:21:41 GMT -5
Nyonya jewellery gets updated with a touch of modernity. THE old charm of Nyonya jewellery is preserved while a touch of modernity is added, thanks to the ingenuity of Penang jeweller Amee Philips. Jade Jewelry She calls it ¡°Nyonya fusion jewellery¡± and says that ¡°the jewellery can work its charm when paired with a cheongsam or baju kebaya¡±. Jade Necklaces
Philips created two stunning sets of Nyonya fusion jewellery for the George Town Festival. The first is ¡°Mother And Children¡± (Ibu Anak-Anak), a Nyonya-Baba style necklace set in 18K white gold with a large round jadeite centrepiece (called ibu or mother) with five smaller round jadeite pieces (representing her children). Jade Rings The jadeite pieces are further adorned with tulips. ¡°Jadeite symbolises never-ending. The purpose of the design is to bless the family with many offsprings and have never-ending prosperity.¡± Jade Bangle The jadeite centrepiece can be removed and worn separately as a pendant with Philips¡¯ patented V-clip. The jadeite centrepiece and the matching earrings can also be used as a keronsang for the kebaya.
Philips created two stunning sets of Nyonya fusion jewellery for the George Town Festival. The first is ¡°Mother And Children¡± (Ibu Anak-Anak), a Nyonya-Baba style necklace set in 18K white gold with a large round jadeite centrepiece (called ibu or mother) with five smaller round jadeite pieces (representing her children). Jade Rings The jadeite pieces are further adorned with tulips. ¡°Jadeite symbolises never-ending. The purpose of the design is to bless the family with many offsprings and have never-ending prosperity.¡± Jade Bangle The jadeite centrepiece can be removed and worn separately as a pendant with Philips¡¯ patented V-clip. The jadeite centrepiece and the matching earrings can also be used as a keronsang for the kebaya.