Discover the Story of Rhapsody in Gold
Designed with meaning
When you choose Rhapsody in Gold, you are choosing jewellery that speaks. Our founder, Lillian Pau, started this journey when she couldn't find contemporary, expressive jewellery featuring her child’s Chinese name. Just as giving a child a Chinese name is an art form that defines a life, we believe your jewellery should be equally profound. We meticulously select specific characters and phrases for their deep meaning and auspicious elements. This means you aren't just wearing a beautiful piece of gold; you are wearing a physical representation of stories, poems, and blessings, translated into modern design that resonates with your personal journey.
A Modern Approach: Tradition You Actually Want to Wear
We understand that while you value your heritage, you also want jewellery that fits seamlessly into your modern lifestyle. That’s why our aesthetics deliberately break away from traditional, often old-fashioned, Chinese gold jewellery. We pride ourselves on refining these classic concepts into sleek, contemporary designs. Our characters are "drawn" rather than simply written. Every stroke, connection, and curve is carefully considered to ensure the piece looks and feels exquisite on you. Unlike the rigid structure of formal Chinese Calligraphy, our designs are expressive and emotive—much like a rhapsody in music. This artistic freedom invites you to explore the design and infuse it with your own personal meaning, giving you a truly unique piece that stands out.
Poems Stitched Together in Gold: Enduring Value for Generations
We craft our pieces exclusively in 18k gold, chosen for its buttery beauty, inherent value, and lasting durability. In Chinese culture, gifting gold is a time-honoured tradition, symbolizing the preciousness of a child and marking significant life moments. However, we know that many younger generations hesitate to wear these traditional gifts because the styles feel outdated. Rhapsody in Gold bridges this gap. We preserve the beautiful tradition and enduring value of gifting gold, but we deliver it in a modern aesthetic that you will actually love to wear every day. When you invest in our jewellery, you are acquiring a modern heirloom—a piece that honors your heritage while perfectly complementing your contemporary wardrobe, ready to be cherished now and passed down later.
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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.
Sustainability
At Rhapsody in Gold, we believe in making things with care and things that last whilst putting our people and our planet first.
