Of NATURE & CULTURE

Qeelin encapsulates Oriental magnificence with its 2025 Fine Jewellery collection.

- By TAN SIOK HOON

Earlier last month, Qeelin brought its latest fine jewellery collection to Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, for an intimate showcase held at its The Exchange TRX boutique. Highlighting the House’s exquisite artistry and masterful craftsmanship, the 2025 Fine Jewellery collection brings to life the heritage of the Orient. The collection blends myth with modernity through a vibrant ensemble from nature and culture: butterflies, goldfish, panda bears, dragon and phoenix, lion dance, and the auspicious gourd.

THE ART OF BAMBOO

First, the collection invites us to encounter the enchantment of an ancient garden, rooted in the harmony and balance of Chinese gardens. These gardens capture the beauty of the changing seasons and bring calm to the soul. The setting is inhabited by symbolic creatures, each evoking a unique story of splendour and grace. As we step into the spiritual elegance of bamboo groves in Chinese courtyards, stories of integrity and resilience are whispered by the Bamboo Butterfly taking flight. This vision of romantic vitality is crafted from 18k white gold and set with a marquise-cut emerald. A breathtaking gradient of green garnets and sapphires mirrors the delicate flutter of wings in mid-flight. To complement this fleeting and ethereal moment is the steadfast serenity of diamond-studded bamboo knots.