London Design Platinum

2025

ECHOES OF ETERNITY: THE SUSTAINABLE BAGUA

Entrant Company

WU JIAJIA

Category

Fashion Design - Jewelry

Client's Name

freialan

Country / Region

China

Inspired by the iconic verse from Tang Dynasty poet Li Bai, “The green mountains stand facing each other on both banks," this piece seamlessly integrates Eastern cultural symbolism, philosophical thought, geometric design principles, water and mountain conservation, and sustainable development. The result is a transformable jewelry piece that embodies the delicate elegance of the East and the modern sophistication of the West.



Water, the source of life, nourishes all beings in an unending cycle, while mountains, Earth's backbone, uphold its ecological framework. The fluidity of water symbolizes vitality, while the tranquility of mountains offers spiritual solace. By repurposing leftover malachite fragments from gemstone cutting into a flowing river, this piece artistically captures nature's dynamic balance. These recycled materials harmonize with meticulously hand-carved 18K gold mountains, creating a vivid tableau of ecological harmony that blends movement and stillness.



Central to the design, the Bagua (Eight Trigrams) pattern—crafted from mountain and river motifs—serves as both a cornerstone of Chinese culture and a metaphor for nature's cyclical balance. Emerald, opal, and malachite tassels evoke cascading water droplets flowing toward the ocean, while a soaring bird embodies life's vibrancy. Together, they symbolize perpetual renewal and enduring hope, reinforcing the vision of harmonious coexistence between humanity and nature.



This exquisite piece transcends art, emerging as a manifesto of eco-conscious luxury that celebrates the timeless bond between nature and human creativity. The detachable tassel enhances versatility, allowing wearers to transition effortlessly between the graceful elegance of Eastern aesthetics and the chic sophistication of Western fashion. This transformable feature underscores the piece's fusion of tradition and modernity.

Credits

Chief Designer
WU JIAJIA
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