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Monica Yu | |
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| 于美哲 | |
| Born | Beijing, China |
| Nationality | Chinese |
| Education | Peking University (BA, International Relations); University of Chicago Harris School of Public Policy (MPP) |
| Occupation(s) | Jewelry designer, entrepreneur |
| Years active | 2018–present |
| Known for | Founder of MONICA YU Haute Joaillerie and LUNE ROSE Art Jewelry |
| Website | https://monicayu.com |
Early Life and Education
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Monica Yu was born and raised in Beijing to a family with deep roots in literary and academic traditions. Her father was a member of the Writers' Association, and her mother had a passion for classical Chinese poetry. Yu excelled academically, ranking among the top five students in Beijing's college entrance examinations. She enrolled at Peking University, where she earned a Bachelor of Arts in International Relations. Later, Yu pursued graduate studies at the University of Chicago Harris School of Public Policy, specializing in energy and finance, and obtained a Master of Public Policy (MPP) in 2014. During her time at the University of Chicago, Yu's interest in art and design deepened. She completed a jewelry design course at the Central Academy of Fine Arts (CAFA) in Beijing and earned a Graduate Diamonds Diploma from the Gemological Institute of America (GIA). A personal turning point came when her father fell seriously ill during her postgraduate years, which motivated Yu to reconsider her career path and channel her creative passion into entrepreneurship in the jewelry field.
Career
[edit]Founding of MONICA YU Haute Joaillerie
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In 2018, Yu established MONICA YU Haute Joaillerie in Los Angeles. The brand is known for its handcrafted 18-karat gold pieces featuring natural gemstones. Its distinctive design language reflects Yu's vision of cultural storytelling through jewelry, blending Eastern inspirations with Western craftsmanship. The brand quickly gained a niche following and grew into a thriving online boutique.
Launch of LUNE ROSE
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In 2024, Yu founded LUNE ROSE Art Jewelry, a sister brand focusing on lab-grown gemstones. Targeted at younger consumers and international markets, LUNE ROSE emphasizes ethical sourcing, design originality, and cultural meaning. Despite offering a more accessible price point, the brand maintains handcrafting techniques and uses 18-karat gold settings.
Design Philosophy
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Yu believes jewelry is "a vessel of culture and emotion." She avoids cliché symbolism, instead abstracting elements from Chinese poetry, mythology, architecture, and art history. Her work often embodies the "New Chinese Style" – not by copying heritage, but by interpreting it with a refined, global sensibility. Her use of juxtaposition (e.g., mythic forms with modern minimalism) results in pieces that are layered in meaning and narrative. She aims to spark dialogue between past and present, China and the world. Signature pieces include the "Chang'an" ring, inspired by Tang Dynasty roof tiles and combining peridot with Western pavé techniques; the "Eight Directions Fortune" Pixiu ring, featuring a jadeite centerpiece surrounded by coin-shaped settings to evoke prosperity; and the "Cloud Shoulder" series, drawn from traditional Chinese garment motifs and incorporating Burmese spinel, jadeite, and South Sea pearls.
Media Presence and Cultural Outreach
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Yu's work and vision have been widely covered by Chinese media, establishing her as a notable young designer in the industry. She has been interviewed by national and fashion media outlets such as CCTV, China News Service, China Gems Magazine, ELLE China, Tencent News, and Art China, especially during high-profile events like the Beijing International Jewelry Exhibition. These interviews often highlight her unique background (with dual expertise in public policy and jewelry design) and her efforts to promote Chinese culture through jewelry on the global stage. Since 2019, she has operated several self-media accounts – such as "Rosedew" (玫花露) and "Jewelry-Loving Monica" – where she shares high-end jewelry knowledge, design insights, and cultural stories behind gemstones and jewels. She has produced over a hundred short videos, attracting a following of more than 110,000 fans online, with some videos on Chinese platforms (e.g., Bilibili) reaching hundreds of thousands of views. Through these channels, Yu aims to demystify the world of haute joaillerie for the general public and combat the misconception that high jewelry is relevant only to a privileged few.
Technology and Innovation in Design
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While rooted in handcrafted tradition, Monica Yu's brand has embraced technology – particularly artificial intelligence – as a tool to enhance creativity and outreach. In the mid-2020s, Yu and her team implemented an AI-driven digital strategy to boost efficiency in content creation and design brainstorming. She notes that machine learning algorithms can rapidly produce a multitude of design variations based on set parameters, which her team can then filter and refine for inspiration. However, Monica Yu maintains a clear stance that human creativity and cultural insight must remain at the core of jewelry creation. She emphasizes that AI is a tool to complement, not substitute, the traditional design process. Key stages of fine jewelry production – such as gemstone cutting and setting – still rely on the seasoned judgment and skill of master craftsmen, something technology cannot easily emulate. In practice, she uses AI to aid with research or preliminary sketches, but the final creative decisions, gemstone selection, and intricate hand-crafting are firmly guided by human expertise and artistic judgment.
Major Exhibitions
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Yu has regularly showcased her creations at major jewelry exhibitions. Notably, she has been a recurring participant in the annual Beijing International Jewelry Exhibition, where by 2025 she had exhibited six times. Her 2025 exhibition booth, themed "Jewelry Hot Air Balloon," was a focal point of the show for its immersive cultural storytelling and whimsical visual installation. Her work has also appeared in industry events beyond Beijing; for example, one of her art jewelry pieces titled "Flourishing Flowers" (繁花) was featured in a special Hundred Jewelry Designers exhibition at the Hainan International Convention & Exhibition Center, highlighting emerging Chinese designers.
Global Strategy
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Yu's brands leverage China's advanced manufacturing ecosystems with cross-border logistics strategies. Her dual-inventory system maintains stock in Guangzhou and ships to markets in the U.S., Singapore, and Southeast Asia. She is also exploring showroom and gallery opportunities abroad.
References
[edit]1.Zhuang Zixin (庄子信). “Chinese original jewelry designer Yu Meizhe appears at 2025 Beijing International Jewelry Exhibition, interpreting Eastern aesthetics to new heights with cultural resonance – GAC Independent Jewelry Designers Joint Exhibition”. ELLE China (in Chinese), March 27, 2025ellechina.com news.qq.com 2.“Harris Chinese Alumni Virtual Career Panel Series – Panel 5: Careers in Strategy, Start-up and Public Sector Consulting in China.” Harris School of Public Policy, University of Chicago, 2021harris.uchicago.edu . (Alumni blog featuring Monica Yu MPP’14)
3.“Highlights Galore (Part I) – Welcoming the New Year with Sparkling Jewelry”. China Jewelry Industry Association (中宝协) (in Chinese), 2023jewellery.org.cn file-gcqusywffyzyxuq3tqrwt9 . (Preview of Hainan exhibition featuring Monica Yu’s work)
4.Tencent News – ELLE China Feature on Monica Yu (腾讯新闻转载《世界时装之苑ELLE》官方账号) (in Chinese), March 28, 2025news.qq.com news.qq.com . (Contains interview quotes on design philosophy, media outreach, and AI usage)
5.Monica Yu Haute Joaillerie – Official Brand Site (monicayu.com), Brand Story and home pageharris.uchicago.edu news.qq.com . (Background on brand founding and mission)
External links
[edit]• Official website • ELLE China feature • Art China interview • China News Service report • CCTV video segment Category:Chinese jewelry designers Category:Chinese women artists Category:University of Chicago alumni Category:Peking University alumni