Nicholas Lieu was born and raised in Hong Kong, the talented young man studied in prestigious institutions in Germany, Singapore, Switzerland, San Francisco and England.
Nicholas is called a jewelry prodigy and avant-garde jeweler. He is not fixated on promoting one direction, his works can be divided into two main lines: one line is jewelry in the style of minimalism, freed from unnecessary details, the second line is jewelry in the style of exquisite maximalism.
In Nicholas Lieu ‘s jewelry, we see a delicate balance of opposites.
In the capsule collection for Sotheby’s Diamonds, the combination of an ebony semicircle and an exclusive round diamond stands out as a new form of the Yin and Yang symbol. And in continuation of this theme, earrings with a pendulum-like pendant. In this collection, Nicholas managed to demonstrate the magnificence of rare diamonds with an original and uncomplicated design.
The minimalism in Nicholas’s jewelry is like the cosmos, in absolute infinity the only plot is displayed, which is the key to opening your consciousness. Admiring jewelry, which is dominated by graphics and the severity of lines, we involuntarily think about our inner state, falling into a kind of trance. The beauty of these jewelry permeates, reveals the perfection that lies in geometry. These jewelry do not have a wide range of colors, the colors are perfectly adjusted to interact with the form as deeply as possible. Nicholas is one of the few artists who emphasizes the character of jewelry using noble gray gold. Pearls in this combination are revealed in a new way, and the diamond placer does not make this combination look boring.
The Maharaja collection, inspired by the image of Sir Bhupinder Singh, is striking in its performance. The complete opposite of the colors of traditional Indian jewelry, but repeating their massiveness. As if the negative of the photograph tells us the background, the rhinestone reflecting diamond highlights looks weightless even in massive necklaces.
Nicholas is no stranger to experiments in the style of maximalism.
Baroque jewelry is elegant and sophisticated, with dark and rich colors. The designer loves to play with shades of black pearls, use baroque shapes, which, with their curves, speak of their exclusivity and show the triumph of nature. Transforming jewelry allows you to change the image, create a new style and mood, while moving details add playfulness.
Despite his young age, Nicholas Lieu has already gained worldwide fame. Due to its special style, subtle sense of material, philosophical outlook on art, its jewelry is in demand in the most famous auction houses. His amazing jewelry gives us harmony and shows the beauty of simple things.
