YEN JEWELLERY
Jewellery is one of the rare things that can carry memory, emotion, and meaning all at once. It is a symbol of love, life, and connection, forming bonds that endure across time. I discovered the timeless influence of this as a child, when jewellery became not just adornment, but a link to family, home, and history.
MY STORY
My relationship with jewellery was shaped long before I chose it as a profession.
Born in Vietnam, my early life was defined by movement and change. During my family’s journey across the South China Sea, jewellery became far more than adornment, it held real value and purpose. Small pieces of gold became a source of security, carrying both practical and emotional significance through uncertain times.
That early understanding has stayed with me. Jewellery, to me, is never purely decorative, it embodies memory, emotion, and connection.
Growing up between Hong Kong, rural Wales, and London, I found expression through making. When words felt distant, creating became a language of its own. Jewellery emerged naturally as a medium through which I could explore identity, memory, and form.
At The Sir John Cass School of Art in London, I refined my practice, balancing traditional craftsmanship with innovation. My work explores movement, structural complexity, and the relationship between piece and wearer.
From this came my signature Molecule Design Structure, a design language rooted in flow and connection.
I create jewellery that feels alive.
Movement is at the heart of my work, each piece is designed to respond to the body, becoming part of the wearer. Guided by both physical and visual movement, I continually explore balance: between structure and fluidity, stillness and motion, presence and lightness.
Inspired by molecular forms, my work reflects an underlying order with freedom to evolve, frameworks that hold, yet never feel static.
Presented nationally, my work has been shown at Sotheby’s, The Goldsmiths’ Company, the Crafts Council, Liberty London, Selfridges, and Harvey Nichols.
Collections are available to view by appointment at Cockpit Studios, Bloomsbury, where each piece can be experienced as it is intended, through movement, light, and touch. Bespoke commissions offer a thoughtful, collaborative process, creating pieces that reflect individual stories and connections.
SUSTAINABILITY
As a Jeweller, it’s a privilege and honour to work with our planet’s precious natural resources to create my pieces. I feel a deep responsibility to care for, respect and protect the world we inhabit, that gives so much and nurtures us. This respect guides my choices from the suppliers I work with who share my values and provide my materials. I’m continually making changes to improve my choices and reduce the impact.
OUR SOURCING
RECYLCLED PRECIOUS METALS / we use 100% recycled gold and where possible silver. Our suppliers offer us transparency ensuring the metal is not sourced from conflict areas. We minimise the use of newly mined metal to protect the environment and communities.
JEWELS + STONES / our jewels and stones are mined and sourced under ethical conditions.
DIAMONDS / our certified Natural Diamonds are sourced from suppliers who abide by the Kimberly Process and where possible we use Canada-mark Diamonds, whose mining regulations are unwaveringly strict and responsible. We especially love working with our Lab Grown Diamonds which have the same chemical and physical properties and are certified. These eco-friendly diamonds have less impact on the Earth so they are better for the planet vs mined diamonds.
REPURPOSED PRECIOUS METALS + JEWELS / using pre-owned materials, including our client’s Heirloom pieces gives us the chance to create very unique pieces with no additional environmental impact though the provenance of the repurposed materials may be unknown.
OUR SUPPLIERS
Working with suppliers who share our values means I have the honour of working with Jewel and Stone Master Traders. From the heart of Hatton Gardens I have been working with the same family run firms for over 26 years who for generations have sourced the very finest Diamonds, semi precious stones and metals. These trusted sources give me and my team of independent makers the materials to make the magic happen and I’m truly grateful for this like minded community.
“Yen’s work is feminine yet striking and the collection is a wonderful example of how Yen’s molecule theme continues to be the inspiration behind her new designs. Yen has successfully managed to maintain her signature while taking it to another level."
Joanna Hardy, Jewellery Specialist for the BBC Antique Road Show & Sotheby's