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The Telegraph

The jewellery mastermind behind 'unbreakable porcelain' - and why the waiting list for his art is years long

Over the last 45 years he has become one of the most visionary and influential forces in the world of high jewellery.

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Forbes

Hong Kong Master Jeweler Wallace Chan Exhibits His Wearable Sculptures At The TEFAF Maastricht

With each piece crafted to narrate a unique story or illustrate a philosophical thought, the spiritual materializes into dramatic jewelry.

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HKEJ

Wallace Chan: The Metamorphosis of a Jewelry Master

When asked of their favorite Asian jewelry designers, the leaders of international jewelry brands always mention Wallace Chan.

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Sing Tao

Wallace Chan: Working Beyond Monetary Value

The World’s First

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The Economist

An appreciation of porcelain in four objects

There is plenty to be charmed by in Mr Chan’s invention.

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Forbes

Wallace Chan Unveils 14 Jewels Made With Unbreakable Porcelain

Those familiar with Chan’s creations will see that while the material may be innovative, his designs are typical Wallace Chan, which means they are not typical at all.

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Robb Report

This Jewelry Designer Has Created Porcelain That You Cannot Break

Over the last four decades, the Hong Kong-based artist (now 62) has drawn international attention for being a jewelry pioneer in not just design, but materials and craftsmanship.

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Mashable

The Master Artisan Who Keeps Revolutionizing Jewelry

The result is beautiful jewelry that defines Chan’s work while stunning crowds around the world.

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The Economist 1843 Magazine

Metal heads

Chan mastered the metal by ditching the methods he used for other precious metals and inventing new ones.

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Ming Pao

The Exhibition of Jewelry Artist Wallace Chan: Revealing the Inner World of Gemstones

Wallace Chan is the world’s leading Chinese jewelry artist. He exhibited at world-class art fairs such as The European Fine Arts Fair (TEFAF), and was named the “Carving Prodigy from Asia” by German media.

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Oriental Daily

The Art of Jewellery Shapeshifting

He rocks the jewelry world through devoting decades into the marriage of art and technology.

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CNN

Master jeweler invents unbreakable porcelain

Every day Wallace Chan “communicates” with the universe, turning rough, ancient gemstones into extraordinary pieces of jewelry.

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CGTN

Jewellery Design: Art and artistry of Wallace Chan

Wallace Chan is not only a veteran artist, but also an innovator.

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Forbes

High Jewelry Artist Wallace Chan Invents Unbreakable Porcelain

He is distinguished among high jewelers because he not only creates the designs but does much of the artisan work himself.

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The New York Times

This Porcelain is Tougher Than It Looks

His discovery, after all, has the potential to change the industry.

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China Daily

Wallace Chan: The Teacher and The Student

Wallace Chan is an acclaimed Hong Kong-based jeweller who has attained international success through his innovation in techniques and materials.

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The New York Times

A Changeable Creation from Wallace Chan

For me, creativity is looking at nature and realizing your own dreams.

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FINANCIAL TIMES

Wallace Chan thinks dragons are no drag

Today collectors are captivated by his philosophical, sculptural creations which merge eastern and western sensibilities, ancient crafts and new technologies, especially novel use of titanium.

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THE ECONOMIST 1843 MAGAZINE

Wallace Chan on a jade cicada

It might take me 20 years to acquire their ability. Would it be worth it? Would I give up 20 years of my life to make something like this? I thought that, yes, it would be worth it – because when I looked at the cicada I saw a whole world.

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ROBB REPORT USA

10 of the Most Influential Jewelry Designers from the Last 40 Years

10 of the Most Influential Jewelry Designers from the Last 40 Years

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CHINA DAILY USA

Wallace Chan: bringing stones to life

«…the first Chinese jewelry artist ever invited to exhibit at TEFAF in Maastricht, Europe’s most prestigious art fair»

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Robb Report

Jewelry Artist Wallace Chan's Sizable New Brooch Can Be Worn or Displayed as Art

Jewelry artist Wallace Chan conveys his Chinese heritage and Zen philosophy in one- offs such as this cicada brooch.

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T Magazine, The New York Times

He doesn’t merely set gems; he transforms them.

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The Economist 1843 Magazine

The Power of Asian Taste

His popularity has spread far beyond Hong Kong.

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FORBES

The Dreamlike World of Wallace Chan on Exhibit in Hong Kong

«His techniques are original and are the result of painstaking effort that in most cases takes years to accomplish.»

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CNN

How Did The Human Face Appear in a Gemstone?

«These pieces of jewelry carry such an aura of exclusivity that it is rare to find a Chan piece on the open market.»

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BBC

Carving Humans into Precious Stone

«Wallace Chan is one of Asia’s most influential jewellery designers.»

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THE ECONOMIST

Asian Star
A Hong Kong designer, Wallace Chan is about to become much better known

«The jewels he makes are delicate and deeply reflect his Zen Buddhist philosophy. They are also technically innovative.»

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REUTERS

Chinese Collectors jet in to buy Wallace Chan jewels at Biennale

«This is where jewelry meets art at the highest level.»

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The New York Times

Wallace Chan: Becoming the Gemstone

Although Wallace Chan grew up in extreme poverty, he designs some of the most expensive jewelry in the world. Mr. Chan experiments with technology to make unique pieces at his workshop in Hong Kong.

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The New York Times

The stone is me

«He has the curiosity, courage and, above all, the talents to push boundaries, artistically and geographically. He is one of the first Chinese jewelry artists to make his name in the international arena..»

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