With a career spanning five decades, Wallace Chan has become a prominent figure in the world of contemporary jewellery. The visionary artist transcends conventional boundaries with his unparalleled creativity and cutting-edge designs which are characterized by their intricate details, imaginative concepts, and innovative use of materials. 

Wallace Chan's artistic creations go beyond painstaking craftsmanship; they embody profound spiritual contemplation. Every element woven into his jewellery conveys a philosophical essence, transforming each piece into a meaningful messenger. Chan's artistic journey reflects a fusion of cultural influences, particularly his Chinese heritage and his exposure to Western art and techniques.

His numerous groundbreaking creations illustrate Chan's remarkable journey, including the famous Wallace Chan Porcelain, renowned for being five times stronger than steel. Furthermore, the Chinese creator stands as a pioneer in the jewellery industry, exploring new gemstone setting techniques and mastering the use of titanium in his works.

Wallace Chan is constantly pushing the boundaries of craftsmanship, among his latest achievements is the conception of The Secret Abyss Necklace. This masterpiece is a true testimony of Chan’s determination and craft skills, it is composed of a rutilated quartz meticulously carved from within through a 6.5mm whole. An intricate arrangement of 1,111 pieces of emeralds are set inside the clear stone, creating a floating green maze. 

With its strong symbolism, the butterfly stands as a recurring motif in Wallace Chan’s work. Forever Dancing Winds’ Tale Brooch balances the butterfly's delicate nature with the strength of titanium. The artwork particularly dazzles through its incorporation of genuine butterfly wings, captured beneath carved rock crystal — a feat achieved after extensive experimentation to preserve the wings' iridescence and fragile scales. The piece is brought to life with a myriad of morganites, pink sapphires, tsavorites garnets and diamonds. 

Yet another astounding art piece is the Quatrain Ring, which name embodies the rhythmic essence mirrored in its composition. This voluminous ring captivates by the complexity of its gems setting technique. Four pearls are secretly enveloped in a Wallace Chan Porcelain frame which holds a centre 12.28 crats tsavorite garnet. Devoid of prongs, the green gemstone seems to float and creates a textural contrast with its clear and transparent body against the smooth and opaque porcelain material.

These three fascinating jewels will be displayed at Wallace Chan’s up-coming exhibition at Christie's from 4th to 10th September 2023, in London. Titled 'The Wheel of Time,' this remarkable showcase is the most extensive exhibition held by the pioneering creator and encapsulates Chan's artistic journey and innovative progression over the past fifty years. With the gracious loans of Chan's collectors, more than 150 pieces will be presented—an unparalleled testament to the ingenuity of the Chinese jeweller. Chan expresses about time, a perpetual inspiration in his artworks: “Time is an eternal wheel that rotates for infinity with neither beginning nor end. In the creative process, time is a theme so intangible, yet omnificent.".

Click here to watch an Instagram reel about Wallace Chan. Credit: Eline Ewbank from The Jewellery Stalker

Click here to watch an Instagram reel about the Shoulder Brooch and Sculpture Legend of the Color. Credit: Maria Doulton & The Jewellery Editor

Click here to watch an Instagram reel about the Wallace Cut technique seen in The Hours necklace. Credit: Maria Doulton & The Jewellery Editor