Cindy Chao imbues naturalistic motifs with a magical realism in works that embody a technical mastery of precious stones. Her two new ‘Black Label Masterpieces’, inspired by cardamom pods and featuring exquisite oval-shaped cabochon Colombian emeralds, are a case in point, with the invisible settings holding the emeralds and diamond spheres in place, bringing a natural undulation to the one-off brooches. Here, Chao details the creation process and the challenges encountered along the way.
