Ever since I was a little girl, I was obsessed with my mom's jewelry box. What started as fascination for pretty, shiny objects grew into a deeper appreciation for heirlooms that carry stories of their own.
As I got older, I searched for jewelry that I could truly live in. Many of the heirlooms passed down to me were 22 or 24k gold—beautiful, but too delicate and ornate for daily wear. I craved something I could wear without worry. Something strong enough to collect battle scars, and not just sit in a jewelry box at home. Treasures meant to be worn for generations to come.
What I wanted was very specific: heirloom-style jewelry that honored my Chinese heritage while also embodying my love for romantic Art Deco, Victorian, and antique designs. To my disappointment, I couldn't find it. So I decided to create my own in 14k yellow gold, durable enough for everyday wear.
As a native New Yorker, it was important to me that these pieces be crafted in the same city that helped shape me. NYC is a huge melting pot of different cultures made up of individuals coming into their own, an intersection of constant imagination and creativity. It only felt natural to have my designs handcrafted here, where my story began and continues to unfold as I pursue my wildest dreams.
Good Lucky was born out of a desire to connect more deeply with my roots and to share the symbols, folklore, and fond memories I inherited as a daughter of immigrant parents. I hope these pieces invite you to do the same: to reflect on your own history, your own journey, and the moments that shaped you. They are made to go wherever life takes you—from joyful celebrations and grand adventures, to seasons that require courage, resilience, or simply something familiar to hold onto. They are a reminder to lead a life of intention every day. After all, sometimes the smallest things play the biggest roles in our lives and the lives of those who come after us.
Who will you pass your story to?
My mom used to hide little good luck charms in my bags and purses that would range from paper talismans to funky satchels to a rose quartz crystal to protect me from “evil”. But let’s be real. It was mostly to help me find a boyfriend.. (can anyone else relate?).
Every time I found one (the charm, not the boyfriend), she’d enthusiastically say in her little Chinese accent: “Bring you good lucky!”
“It’s good luck, NOT good lucky!” I would say, trying to correct her. Her broken English used to be something I felt embarrassed about. But now, it’s one of the many things I adore about my mom. I see her accent as a reflection of her courage and everything it took to build a life here.
Good Lucky is just one small part of my parents’ immigrant story – the Chinese dramas playing in our tiny studio apartment, the accent I once tried to distance myself from, and most importantly, the love that was always there even when the grammar wasn’t.
In the midst of designing my first Good Lucky collection, I decided to turn a heartbreak into my first screenplay. It's a short film about love, forgiveness, and what it means to heal.
I wrote the script with my parents in mind because I wanted to dedicate the first chapter of Good Lucky to the very people who gave me life and every opportunity that led me to where I am today.
"I Wish You Love" is a love letter to my parents, my younger self, and anyone who needs a little reminder that healing is rarely linear but always possible.
