The One Bodhi Leaf Umsebenzi Oyintloko: Ubucwebe Bobugcisa by Rita Lan Fan Yip

The One Bodhi Leaf Umsebenzi Oyintloko: Ubucwebe Bobugcisa by Rita Lan Fan Yip is a highly esteemed winner of the very prestigious 2026 Ibhaso Lesilivere le-A' Design Award in Uyilo loBucwebe Competition Category.

IsilivereUbucwebe· 2026

The One Bodhi Leaf Umsebenzi Oyintloko: Ubucwebe Bobugcisa

by Rita Lan Fan Yip

Ibhaso Lesilivere le-A' Design Award Winner in Ubucwebe Category

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The Design

About The One Bodhi Leaf Umsebenzi Oyintloko: Ubucwebe Bobugcisa

Le ngqokelela yobucwebe bobugcisa enesihloko esithi The One Bodhi Leaf iphefumlelwe bubulumko baseMpuma kunye negqabi leBodhi, eluphawu lokukhanyiselwa, uxolo, kunye nokucaca ngaphakathi. Yenziwe ngeperile yobuqweqwe basendle enqabileyo ene-5.9 carats, ehlonyelwe kwigolide ye-18K eneenkcukacha ezenziwe ngezandla ngobungcaphephe. Olu yilo lulandela intanda-bulumko yakudala yokulinganisa amandla, ukudibanisa umzimba, ingqondo nomoya, idibanisa lowo uyinxibileyo namandla amahle endalo iphela. Ngaphezu kobucwebe nje, ngumsebenzi odibanisa ubunqabo bemvelo, inkcubeko enzulu yaseMpuma, kunye nobuchule obuhle, usasaza amandla oxolo nobulumko obungapheliyo ngobuhle obuzolileyo.

The Recognition

About the Ibhaso Lesilivere le-A' Design Award

The One Bodhi Leaf Umsebenzi Oyintloko: Ubucwebe Bobugcisa ngumphumeleli weIbhaso Lesilivere le-A' Design Award, ukuqatshelwa okuhlonitshwayo ngokungaqhelekanga okunikwa imiyilo yomgangatho ophezulu, entle nechukumisayo. Abaphumeleleyo beSilivere ziimveliso ezikhazimlayo kakhulu nezidala kakhulu ezibonisa ubungcali obuphawulekayo, italente nobukrelekrele babayili bazo. The One Bodhi Leaf Umsebenzi Oyintloko: Ubucwebe Bobugcisa iyathenjwa ukuba ibe ngumsebenzi omhle womzekelo, onobungcali obuphawulekayo nezinto ezintsha ezinzulu. Lo myilo uphumeleleyo weIbhaso Lesilivere le-A' Design Award yimveliso ebonakalayo kakhulu, ethandwayo enceda kwaye inyusa imida yobugcisa, inzululwazi, uyilo kunye nobuchwephesha. The One Bodhi Leaf Umsebenzi Oyintloko: Ubucwebe Bobugcisa yimveliso enomona omkhulu kuyo evusa iinqwenelo, izisa iimvakalelo ezintle kwaye ivuselela ukumangaliswa nokumangala.

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