2026 | Professional

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Inspired by Chinese classical culture and the Silk Road heritage, Splendid Prosperity is a contemporary bridal crown that integrates Eastern natural philosophy, traditional wedding symbolism, and intangible cultural heritage craftsmanship. Featuring nine auspicious Chinese flowers and plants along with delicate butterfly motifs, the design draws inspiration from the Five Elements principles found in Chinese landscape aesthetics. Through its poetic connection with nature and ritual elegance, the crown conveys wishes for everlasting love, harmony, and a lifetime of fulfillment.
The crown adopts a double-layered structure, with the outer layer featuring blooming flowers that create a sense of abundance and elegance, while the inner layer forms a supportive base with vine-inspired textures. The floral clusters gently sway with the wearer’s movements, while the butterfly antennae subtly move in harmony, creating a vivid sense of natural vitality. Through the interplay of layered structure and interactive movement, the crown embodies both ceremonial grandeur and the Eastern philosophy of harmony and coexistence with nature.
The crown incorporates traditional Chinese intangible cultural heritage goldsmithing techniques, featuring superb ancientmethod gold-work and filigree techniques. The design balances solid-metal and openwork elements to create rich spatial depth. Each flower is meticulously crafted through a combination of filigree and wire carving, with delicate metal textures and openwork weaving that give the petals a light, translucent quality, allowing the crown to evoke the rhythm and vitality of nature. Carefully selected highgrade tourmalines,spinels and diamonds are set at the center of the blossoms, where their precise placement creates elegant focal points and enhances the brilliance of the composition. By seamlessly integrating Eastern cultural heritage, traditional Chinese goldsmithing craftsmanship, and contemporary bridal jewelry design, Splendid Prosperity re-imagines classical artistry through a modern lens, creating a timeless work that embodies cultural significance, exceptional craftsmanship, and enduring artistic value.
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HAN GAO / HUAIBEN YANG
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Architectural Design - Playgrounds & Recreational Spaces
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RZ Interior Design
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Interior Design - Residential
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OTA
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Product Design - Luggage & Bags
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SHANGHAI YIGAO ARCHITECTURE&ENGINEERING DESIGN CONSULTING CO.,LTD.
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Interior Design - Restaurants & Café