2025 | Professional

French Design Awards Gold Winner

Pearl Coast

Entrant Company

Monica Yu Luxuries LLC

Category

Product Design - Jewellery

Client's Name

Meizhe Yu

Country / Region

United States

Monica Yu, the visionary designer of MONICA YU Haute Joaillerie, has created an exquisite 18K gold Venus-level Australian white pearl pendant/brooch. This piece continues the Pearl Coast series' design elements, capturing the lively beauty of seawater and foam, resembling waves gently brushing the beach, leaving pearl-like marks. Monica Yu's expertise and passion are evident in its creation.
The production cycle spans up to 3 months, involving repeated design refinements and meticulous detail carving. The custom-cut white crystal, set using advanced suspended setting technology, appears to float and shimmer, increasing production complexity and cost. The centerpiece is a 13.2mm Venus-level Australian white pearl with a Japanese ShinKen certificate, prized for its roundness and luster, and offering investment potential.
Monica Yu's ingenuity allows the brooch on the back to be removed when worn as a pendant, offering versatility. Weighing 17.85g, the 18K gold piece features 33 natural round brilliant-cut diamonds and 5 natural white sapphires, adding sparkle and nobility. The pendant comes with a full-English GRC international certificate, ensuring its quality and value.
In the design process, Monica Yu was inspired by the dynamic interplay of seawater and foam. She sought to translate this natural phenomenon into a wearable art form. The initial design sketches underwent numerous iterations, with Monica Yu personally overseeing each modification to ensure the final design would capture the intended essence.
The selection of the Venus-level Australian white pearl was a meticulous process. Monica Yu personally inspected numerous pearls to find one that met her exacting standards of roundness and luster. The Japanese ShinKen certificate serves as a testament to the pearl's exceptional quality.
Monica Yu's design reflects MONICA YU Haute Joaillerie's pursuit of a beautiful life. This pendant/brooch perfectly interprets elegance and honors natural beauty.

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