The One Bodhi Leaf Gemwaith Celf by Rita Lan Fan Yip

The One Bodhi Leaf Gemwaith Celf by Rita Lan Fan Yip is a highly esteemed winner of the very prestigious 2026 Gwobr Arian A' Design Award in Gemwaith Competition Category.

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The One Bodhi Leaf Gemwaith Celf

by Rita Lan Fan Yip

Gwobr Arian A' Design Award Winner in Gemwaith Category

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The Design

About The One Bodhi Leaf Gemwaith Celf

Mae'r darn gemwaith celf hwn o'r enw The One Bodhi Leaf wedi ei ysbrydoli gan ddoethineb y Dwyrain a'r ddeilen Bodhi, sy'n symbol o oleuedigaeth, heddwch ac eglurder mewnol. Mae wedi ei grefftio â pherl cregyn gwyllt prin 5.9-carat, wedi ei osod mewn aur 18K gyda manylion cain wedi eu llunio â llaw. Mae'r dyluniad hwn yn dilyn yr athroniaeth hynafol o gydbwyso egni, gan gysoni'r corff, y meddwl a'r ysbryd, gan gysylltu'r gwisgwr ag egni cadarnhaol y bydysawd. Yn fwy na gemwaith yn unig, mae'n waith sy'n cyfuno prinder naturiol, diwylliant dwfn y Dwyrain a chrefftwaith cain, gan belydru egni heddychlon a doethineb oesol gyda harddwch gosgeiddig.

The Recognition

About the Gwobr Arian A' Design Award

Mae The One Bodhi Leaf Gemwaith Celf yn enillydd Gwobr Arian A' Design Award, cydnabyddiaeth hynod fawreddog a roddir i ddyluniadau o'r radd uchaf, hardd a thrawiadol. Mae enillwyr Arian yn weithiau tra disglair a hynod greadigol sydd yn darlunio arbenigedd, dawn a chraffter rhagorol eu dylunwyr. Disgwylir i The One Bodhi Leaf Gemwaith Celf fod yn waith gwych ac esiampl, yn nodedig o broffesiynol ac yn ddwfn arloesol. Mae'r dyluniad buddugol hwn o Wobr Arian A' Design Award yn ddyfais hynod nodedig a edmygir sydd yn elwa ac yn symud ymlaen ffiniau celf, gwyddoniaeth, dylunio a thechnoleg. Mae The One Bodhi Leaf Gemwaith Celf yn greadigaeth y cenfigennir wrthi yn eang, sydd yn deffro dyheadau, yn cyflwyno teimladau cadarnhaol ac yn cynnau rhyfeddod a syndod.

Behind the Design

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Credits, team members and technical details provided by the designer.

Unique Properties: The One Bodhi Leaf is a poetic fusion of Eastern philosophy and high jewellery art, guided by the ancient wisdom of the Five Elements.

Each element embodies a universal energy, carefully balanced in perfect harmony:
18K gold for Metal, diamonds for Water, emerald and bodhi leaf for Wood, amethyst for Fire, and the rare conch pearl for Earth.

Together, they create a sacred, endless cycle — one that mirrors the rhythm of nature and the cosmos. This is not decoration. It is energy made tangible, culture made wearable, and harmony made visible.

Crafted with rare, certified gemstones and timeless hand craftsmanship, this piece is a collectible masterpiece of soul, symbolism, and unparalleled artistry.
Dimensions & Packaging: Dimensions: 85mm × 51mm | Weight: 74.55g
Mechanism: Multi-functional convertible fitting system (brooch / ring / pendant)
Accompanied by international gemstone certification, embodying Feng Shui principles.
Tags: Art Jewelry, Five Elements Jewelry, Eastern Culture, Spiritual Jewelry, Bodhi Leaf, Conch Pearl, High Jewelry, Wearable Art, Feng Shui Jewelry, Handcrafted Jewelry
Production Technology: Crafted with lost-wax casting and hand-engraving techniques, this piece features a Bodhi Leaf motif rendered in 18K gold, set with natural gemstones: diamonds, emerald, amethyst, and a rare conch pearl. Its interchangeable transformation mechanism allows seamless wear as a brooch, ring, or pendant, embodying Eastern Feng Shui philosophy through balanced proportions and intentional material selection.
Design Challenge: To create this piece was to pursue harmony in every detail. The greatest challenge lay not in craft alone, but in finding stones that carried the right energy — rare, balanced, and full of life.

The extraordinary 5.9-carat conch pearl took nearly a year to source, for its color and radiance are among the rarest in the world. The emerald was chosen for its living vibrancy; the amethyst demands gentle, masterful hand carving to preserve its delicate spirit.

Every curve, every stone, every layer was refined again and again, to honor both the Five Elements’ cosmic order and the quiet beauty of true art.

This is more than a piece of jewelry. It is a labor of devotion, a bridge between Eastern wisdom and universal beauty, created to touch the heart as deeply as it delights the eye.
Research: This handcrafted art jewelry centers on a high-quality certified emerald, paired with rare, carefully sourced gemstones—including a 5.9-carat conch pearl that took nearly a year to locate globally.

Beyond technical challenges in design and production, the creation demanded relentless care in material curation and iterative refinement to honor both aesthetic and spiritual intent.

Merging meticulous craftsmanship, profound cultural depth, and intentional energy alignment, this piece stands as a unique, collectible work of wearable art—one that bridges Eastern wisdom and universal beauty.
Inspiration: This design is inspired by nature and inner peace.
Knowing the wearer’s energy resonates deeply with the Wood element, I use green as the core colour to nurture growth, vitality, renewal, and gentle strength, while balancing and harmonising one’s personal energy.
In Eastern culture, the bodhi leaf stands for enlightenment, wisdom, peace and protection. Paired with the lotus, a timeless symbol of purity and grace, this piece carries profound blessings and positive energy.
Every detail is crafted with heart and sincere affection. It is not just jewellery, but a wearable meditation, designed to bring balance, peace and blessings to the one who wears it.
Project Duration: Developed from December 2024 to February 2026, this piece was entirely designed and handcrafted in Beijing, China, where it currently resides.
Operation Flow: This handcrafted art jewelry centers on a high-quality certified emerald, paired with rare, carefully sourced gemstones—including a 5.9-carat conch pearl that took nearly a year to locate globally.

Beyond technical challenges in design and production, the creation demanded relentless care in material curation and iterative refinement to honor both aesthetic and spiritual intent.

Merging meticulous craftsmanship, profound cultural depth, and intentional energy alignment, this piece stands as a unique, collectible work of wearable art—one that bridges Eastern wisdom and universal beauty.
Patents: All intellectual property, design pattern and copyright are fully owned by Rita Yip. Any unauthorized use, reproduction or commercial application is prohibited.
Team Members: Rita Lan Fan Yip
Image Credits: Photography & Design by Rita Yip