Happiness
Happiness is a piece of jewelry that can be worn as a brooch or as a pendant. The design shows a magpie beside bamboo, two motifs linked in Oriental culture with good fortune and noble character. The magpie is made with the traditional cloisonne technique, which gives the bird rich colors and textures. The bamboo is made of gold and silver and is set with diamonds and emeralds. Each step is completed by hand, including wire work, glazing, repeated firing at high temperature and grinding. The intent is to bring a traditional craft into modern jewelry.
Happiness Brooch and Pendant by Xiaojie Hu has been identified as a grand representation of fashion design by the A' Design Award. Happiness Brooch and Pendant won the Bronze A' Design Award in Jewelry Design in 2022. The A' Jewelry Design Award is an international, meritocratic, just and fair design prize which honors excellent design of rings, necklaces, bracelets, earrings, brooches, pendants, cufflinks, anklets and more.
