DAISY CHOI

18K Gold Vermeil Everyday Is a Good Day Ring

Touted as the world’s fifth largest port city, the South Korean city Busan is an energetic metropolis. 

The city holds the largest department store in the world, the Shinsegae Centrum City; and Busan Lotte World Tower is one of many skyscrapers under construction to rival the stature of Dubai’s Burj Khalifa building. 

Korea is also the ancestral home of featured jewelry designer Daisy Choi.

MIN-JI CHO

Red Rubber Gloves and Freshwater Pearls
Brooch Pin

A baseball stadium, amusement park and zoo are a few attractions to partake of in the South Korean city Masan.

Known for its textile industry, the city also offers hiking trails at Dotseom Island, tasty delicacies and an energetic nightlife.

Korea is also home to featured jewelry designer Min-Ji Cho.

EASTER AHN

14K Gold-Filled Blue Jade
and Apatite Maia Earrings

There are many iconic historic structures in Korea and one of them is the Popchusa Temple.

Built over 1,300 years ago the temple is believed to be dedicated to Maitreya Buddhism.  Korea is also the ancestral home of featured jewelry designer Easter Ahn.

YONG JOO KIM

Velcro & Thread Rounded,
Aligned and Twisted Cuff Bracelet

Busan is the second largest city of South Korea, and this subtropical metropolis has plenty to offer.

Taejongdae and Yongdusan are parks that provide scenic backdrops and local cuisine.  South Korea is also the birthplace of featured jewelry designer Yong Joo Kim.

KAREN KO | K2O

Sinpo, a port city located along the Sea of Japan’s coast in North Korea, is a largely rural area.  Living

Gold Plated Armor II Body Harness
from Glam Collection

amidst the terrain of sand and pines includes deer and rabbits.  Korea is also the ancestral home of featured jewelry designer Karen Ko.

MICHELLE CHANG JEWELRY

14K Gold Diamond Shaped Dangle Earrings with Diamonds

Known as one of the coldest cities in North Korea, the city of Hyesan also has the distinction of being located at the foot of the ominous Baekdu mountain range that contains the Hyongje Falls.  Korea is also the birthplace of featured jewelry designer Michelle Chang.

MISUN WON

Sterling Silver Circular Rings
with Garnet and Citrine

A Zen monastery is among one of the many highlights of the picturesque surroundings of Mount Kumgang located in North Korea.

Walking and hiking trails, hot springs and scenic beaches are among other attractions.  Korea is also the birthplace of Misun Won.

SEOHEE KOH

Fine and Sterling Silver Square-able Pendant Necklace

Located in Chungcheong buk-do, Korea is the Buddhist temple Popchusa. 

Built during the late 7^th century, the structure houses a wooden pagoda—the Palsangjeon—which was initially chosen as a set by martial arts legend Bruce Lee for his movie Game of Death.  

Korea is also the birthplace of featured jewelry designer Seohee Koh.

ANDREA LI DESIGNS

Named for 19th century explorer Zebulon Pike, Colorado Springs, Colorado’s Pikes Peak is a “visible landmark” of the Rocky Mountains distinguished by the summit’s pink granite. Colorado is also home to featured jewelry designer Andrea Li.

JI HWANG JEWELRY

A visit to Korea’s Mount Sorak, located in the Taebaek Mountain Range, is not for the faint of heart; but is well worth the journey.

A 40-minute walk from the car lot will bring you to the rushing waters of the Biryeong Waterfalls, and a hike up over 800 manmade steps of the Ulsanbawi rock formation exposes visitors to even more spectacular sights. Korea is also the birthplace of featured jewelry designer Ji Hwang.

GENEVIEVE YANG

Erected over 600 years ago, the Jongmyo Shrine located in Korea is one of the oldest Confucian royal shrines in the country.

The shrine still serves as a location for commemorative services of deceased royalty. Korea is also the ancestral home of featured jewelry designer Genevieve Yang.

SO YOUNG PARK

Today we visit Namsan Park in Seoul, Korea, an expansive natural area that consists of hiking trails, an aquarium, fountain, library, and a cable car. Korea is also the birthplace of featured jewelry designer So Young Park.

AUD CHARLOTTE HO SOOK SINDING

A considerable number of centuries-old, well-preserved Buddhist temples populate the country of Korea beautifying the country's already spectacular landscapes.

The over 400-year-old Beomeosa Temple is composed of several smaller buildings, which the country declared national treasures.

Korea is also the birthplace of featured jewelry designer the late Aud Charlotte Ho Sook Sinding.

HONGSOCK LEE

18-Karat Gold To Bend Earrings
 with Small Diamonds

We are eager to explore the Gyeongbok Palace in Seoul, Korea which was built during the 14th century.

The literal translation of the palace's name is "Palace Greatly Blessed by Heaven," and its massive compound, consisting of 330 buildings, definitely attests to this.

Korea is also the birthplace of featured jewelry designer Hongsock Lee.

NAMU JEWELRY COLLECTION

22-Karat Gold and Damascus Steel Ring
with one Diamond

We are awestruck by the incredible, ancient architecture of Seoul, Korea.

There is the spectacular grounds of Kyongbokgung Palace consisting of over 500 buildings, which includes the Chongmyo Shrine.

Korea is also the birthplace of featured jewelry designer NaMu Cho.

TRICIA KIM

The palaces of Seoul, Korea are stunning architectural triumphs filled with history. Among the grand palaces is the Changdeok Palace, which consists of 13 buildings, 28 pavilions, 3 main areas, and is encircled by a park.

Deoksu Palace is actually a compound of several palaces made with different materials and styles. Korea is also the birthplace of featured jewelry designer Tricia Kim.

KIWON WANG

14K Gold and Sterling Silver Piece
from Furniture for Pearls Collection

The Korea Botanical Garden has plenty for us to see and explore.

As we step inside the Indoor Exhibition Hall, the refreshing fragrance of wild chrysanthemums and chamomile is immediately evident.

Korea is also the birthplace of featured jewelry designer Kiwon Wang.

TANA CHUNG

As a symbol of goodwill and friendship between Korea and France, Paris Park was built within the Mokdong Apartment Complex in Seoul, Korea.

Here we can walk among zelkova trees, pine, and marronniers along with an array of over 15,000 trees. Korea is also the birthplace of featured jewelry designer Tana Chung.