Enchanting Mushroom: A Versatile Jewel by Carina Wong

Award-Winning Necklace Transforms into Brooches, Symbolizing Life's Evolution

Carina Wong's inspiration for the "Enchanting Mushroom" necklace stems from the humble mushroom, an earthly magician that recycles waste into food. This unpretentious organism supports the wider ecosystem, symbolizing life's evolution beyond oneself and the humanistic ability to effect change on our environment. Its endearing appearance masks its strength and selflessness, bringing hope and blessings to those around it.

What sets the "Enchanting Mushroom" necklace apart is its versatility. The necklace, made of 18K Rose Gold, can be worn as a complete piece, or the mushroom duo centerpiece can be detached and worn as a brooch. An additional single mushroom brooch can be interchanged with the duo, adding an element of playfulness and flexibility for the wearer.

The necklace is set with champlevé enamel with gradation color, color change garnet, sapphire, diamond, amethyst, and carved smoky quartz. This intricate handcrafting process began in December 2016 and was completed in June 2017, resulting in a wearable piece of art that is as unique as it is beautiful.

This design was awarded Silver in A' Jewelry, Eyewear, and Watch Design Award in 2018. This prestigious award is given to top-of-the-line, creative, and professionally remarkable designs that demonstrate outstanding expertise and innovation. These designs, admired for their strong technical characteristics and splendid artistic skill, showcase a remarkable level of excellence and evoke positive feelings, amazement, and wonder.

Carina Wong's "Enchanting Mushroom" necklace serves as a testament to her ability to transform inspiration from nature into a versatile, wearable piece of art. It is a shining example of the intersection of art, design, and innovation in the realm of lifestyle.