Xuanru Review

Wei Lai, the designer of Xuanru Jewelry, is China's first Ph.D. scholar in the arts researching "the national anxiety and meaning construction of the cheongsam." Having spent ten years in the classical cheongsam industry, Wei Lai treats the cheongsam as a work of art, incorporating classical aesthetics while emphasizing environmental sustainability. This unique approach gives Xuanru Jewelry an oriental charm with modern aesthetics.

Sustainable Development Insights

Wei Lai offers unique insights into "sustainable development." While the global concept emerged in the 1980s, focusing on natural resources, Wei Lai emphasizes the importance of "cultural sustainability." She believes that in China, the concept of "inheritance" and the continuous development of traditional culture are part of a collective unconscious, driving cultural sustainability naturally.

The Fusion of Xuanru Jewelry with Lab-Grown Diamonds and Gemstones

Wei Lai sees a poetic connection between "cultural sustainability" and "natural sustainability." Jewelry design without cultural depth appears empty, while relying solely on tradition lacks grounding. Ideally, jewelry design should convey thoughtful meaning and humanistic care. In her study of classical cheongsam, Wei found it embodies a sense of fate, mission, history, and life’s essence. Similarly, Wei hopes that Xuanru Jewelry, through the use of lab-grown diamonds and gemstones, can carry this kind of mysterious, powerful, and enduring charm.

Chinese Character and Humanistic Care

Wei Lai often describes her creations as having a "Chinese character." She focuses on women and nature, hoping to incorporate humanistic care into her work. According to Wei, true "sustainable development" should be warm, delicate, and return to specific human narratives, rather than merely be an abstract concept.