Featured: the Kangxi Month Cups, auctioned by Christie's. (Image source: Christie's Press Centre)
A Meeting of Art and Symbolism
Just as jewellery carries stories of heritage and meaning, certain works of art transcend their form to embody culture and beauty. Among these are the Kangxi “month” cups - a rare collection of porcelain treasures that mirror the passing seasons through flowers, poetry, and artistry.
Much like a jewel set with significance beyond its sparkle, these delicate cups embody a harmony between craftsmanship and scholarship, making them timeless objects of admiration.
Twelve Months in Porcelain
Each cup is adorned with a unique floral motif representing one of the twelve months of the lunar calendar, paired with a Tang dynasty poem and sealed with the character shang (appreciation).
Featured: the complete set of the Kangxi Month Cups, auctioned by Christie's. (Image source: Christie's)
Viewed from within, the cobalt blue brushwork shimmers through the eggshell-thin porcelain - a detail that captures both restraint and refinement. The marriage of flowers and verse on such delicate surfaces transformed everyday vessels into works of Imperial sophistication, cherished by generations of connoisseurs.
From Porcelain to Gemstone High Jewellery
This spirit of artistry continues to inspire us today. In the Twelve Blossoms series of our PORTRAITS OF PORCELAIN High Jewellery Collection, floral motifs once painted in cobalt bloom again in the form of blue gemstones, such as Sapphires, Tanzanites, and Aquamarines. Accents of plique-à-jour translucent blue enamel and blue gold echo the depth and elegance of brushstrokes on porcelain.
Featured: The Twelve Blossoms Earrings with a pair of detachable Certified Santa Maria Aquamarines of 12.47-carats, Blue Sapphires, and Diamonds. Crafted in 18k White and Blue Gold.
Featured: The Twelve Blossom Ring with a 2.06-carats Certified Unheated Colour Change Sapphire and Diamonds, with plique-à-jour blue enamel. Crafted in 18k White and Blue Gold.
Just as the month cups immortalised the beauty of twelve fleeting seasons, our creations reimagine these timeless symbols in precious metals and stones, transforming heritage into contemporary expressions of art.
A Blossoming Tale of Bespoke
The artistry behind Twelve Blossoms has not only shaped the designs of our high jewellery collection, but also sparked exclusive bespoke commissions. Collectors and connoisseurs alike have been drawn to translate the collection’s blue enamel flourishes and floral motifs into jewels that tell their own stories.
Featured: Twelve Blossoms-inspired Bespoke ear jackets with Akoya Pearl studs.
Featured: Twelve Blossoms-inspired Bespoke ring with a Sapphire.
The Twelve Blossoms series carries forward a legacy of flowers, poetry, and Imperial refinement. Like the cups that once captured the beauty of twelve passing months, these jewels preserve moments of meaning, designed not only to be admired today but to be treasured for generations to come.
To explore the collection or begin your bespoke journey, kindly book an appointment with us.
