The Raw Beauty

Materials

The raw beauty behind every piece — natural shell, precious metals, and artisan-crafted bases.

Raw shell materials and gold foil display

From ocean to workshop — each shell fragment carries millions of years of natural artistry

Shell Pieces

螺钿片

Natural abalone and mother-of-pearl pieces, hand-selected for their iridescent beauty. Each fragment is unique — shaped by the ocean and hand-sawn by our artisans.

Abalone shell closeup showing iridescence
Natural Iridescence

Nature's Own Artistry

Each abalone shell is a unique canvas of nature. The iridescent colors are created by microscopic layers of nacre — the same material that gives pearls their luster. No two pieces are ever the same.

From Raw to Radiant

The Transformation

01

Select & Cut

选材切割

Shell pieces are hand-selected for color and iridescence, then carefully sawn to shape using a traditional jeweler's saw. Each cut follows the natural grain of the shell.

02

Inlay & Set

拼贴镶嵌

Each shell piece is fitted into the design, adhered with natural lacquer, then sanded flush with the base surface. The lacquer creates a permanent bond that lasts generations.

03

Foil & Polish

烫金打磨

Gold foil is hot-stamped onto accent areas using brass dies. The entire piece receives a final hand-polish that reveals the shell's full iridescent brilliance.