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OUR STORY

"Rhapsody in Gold began with a simple, personal desire: I wanted to wear my children’s Chinese names in a way that felt modern and expressive. When I struggled to find a piece that honoured that heritage with the intention it deserved, I realized that many other mothers were likely searching for the same connection.

Every piece we craft is a labour of love, designed with the same care I put into the very first creation for my own family. I hope that this piece becomes a cherished keeper of your story—a modern heirloom that brings you a sense of connection and joy every time you wear it, today and for generations to come."

- Lillian, Founder

OUR STORY

"Rhapsody in Gold began with a simple, personal desire: I wanted to wear my children’s Chinese names in a way that felt modern and expressive. When I struggled to find a piece that honoured that heritage with the intention it deserved, I realized that many other mothers were likely searching for the same connection.

Every piece we craft is a labour of love, designed with the same care I put into the very first creation for my own family. I hope that this piece becomes a cherished keeper of your story—a modern heirloom that brings you a sense of connection and joy every time you wear it, today and for generations to come."

- Lillian, Founder

Designed with meaning

Chinese characters can hold a name, a quality, a blessing, or an entire story. We choose and design each character for both its meaning and its visual beauty, then translate it into jewellery that feels personal, expressive, and easy to wear.

Tradition, reimagined

We believe heritage should feel connected to the way we live now. Our characters are drawn—not simply written—with every stroke, connection, and curve carefully considered. The result is jewellery that honours Chinese culture while feeling modern, individual, and entirely your own.

Made to become a modern heirloom

We work in 18k solid gold because the stories our jewellery carries deserve a material with lasting beauty and value. Each piece is designed to be worn and cherished now, with the possibility of being passed down in the future.


Our Founder

A graduate from Central Saint Martins, Lillian Pau had the fortune of apprenticing with Lara Bohinc and Solange Azagury-Partridge in London.   She was then recruited as a Buyer for Asia’s leading specialty store, Lane Crawford, to introduce avante-garde brands that push the boundaries of Fine Jewellery.

With her wealth of knowledge in Jewellery from design and benchwork to production and buying, she was inspired to make a difference.

Find a piece with meaning

Explore ready-to-wear characters, colourful cords, and meaningful pieces designed for everyday life.

Sustainability

At Rhapsody in Gold, we believe in making things with care and things that last whilst putting our people and our planet first.