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AN IMPRESSIVE JADEITE AND DIAMOND BROOCH BY KAI YIN LO The very large jadeite disc simply carved with concentric circles and a coin motif in the centre, the rich green semi-translucent tones set off by an undulating line of collet set diamonds, highlighted throughout with granulation Disc 53.2 mm, thickness 3 mm With certificate GL11562 dated 5/09/95 from the Hong Kong Gems Laboratory stating that the disc is natural colour jadeite and no polymer is detected perhaps one of Hong Kong's most innovative jewellers, Kai-Yin Lo studied History and her entry into the world of jewellery was a fortuitous stop at Cartier, New York, where she showed her designs, on her way to work at Time Inc. However, she did not devote full time to designing jewelelry until 1979. Subsequent collections incorporating an adroit mix of antique and modern semi-precious stones created a look very much her own that embodied a synthesis of the East and West. In the early 80's, she devoted her energy to creating a line of jewellery - Lumia, semi-precious stones set in 18K vermeil - which has since become her hallmark and this range was sold in the USA at Saks Fifth Avenue, Neiman Marcus and Bergdorf Goodman. Her present market includes Japan, South East Asia and Hong Kong. Acknowledged internationally as a pioneer and leader of semi-precious jewellery, Kai-Yin Lo, in the words of Suzy Menkes, Fashion Editor of the International Herald Tribune, "has bridged the divide between precious and fashion jewellery". Recently, Lo increased her repertoire to include 18K gold and jade jewelelry. The recipient of many international awards, Lo is particularly proud of the Kai-Yin Lo Coloured Stone Jewelelry Design Competition which she inaugurated in 1992