Jacqueline Yajing Yao is a contemporary jewellery artist based in Savannah, GA, with an M.F.A. in Jewellery from the Savannah College of Art and Design (SCAD). Her journey began as a diamond setter at Tiffany & Co., where she honed her understanding of precision and craftsmanship. This foundation paved the way for her artistic evolution, leading her to explore themes of strength, resilience, and grace. Using techniques such as crochet, weaving, forming, and soldering, Jacqueline creates intricate designs that balance delicate textures with structural integrity.

Her work has been featured at renowned events such as NYC Jewelry Week, the Philadelphia Museum of Art Craft Show, and AUTOR Fair. It has also appeared in prestigious magazines such as Vogue British, Glamour UK, and Traveller.

In addition to her creative practice, Jacqueline serves as a Content Coordinator for NYC Jewelry Week, where she continuously learns and grows, enjoying the opportunity to collaborate with amazing people. Her jewellery is driven by her experiences and reflections on life, offering a unique exploration of strength, beauty, and resilience. Jacqueline’s pieces invite the wearer to connect with their own sense of strength and elegance, making each creation a personal reflection of both individual and universal resilience.

Jacqueline Y. Yao’s work explores the delicate balance between strength and softness, inspired by the personal, internal spaces we all carry within us. This inner world, spiritual and precious, is a sanctuary where relaxation, breath, and introspection allow for a deeper connection with the self. While some may choose to share their world openly, others guard it closely, creating a space of separation that is both protective and empowering. Yao’s designs reflect this contrast, capturing the quiet power of these intimate realms.

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Using techniques such as crochet, weaving, forming, and soldering, she transforms fine silver wire into intricate, flexible structures that convey both resilience and grace. Each piece is crafted by hand, embracing the organic imperfections and textures that define it. The fluidity of the wire evokes the delicate yet strong nature of the personal space we all hold, inviting the wearer to connect with a sense of calm and introspection.

Yao’s work is an invitation to pause and reflect, offering space for the wearer to experience their own connection to self. With each piece, she creates room for individual interpretation—an open, undefined space where strength, resilience, and softness can coexist, allowing the imagination to wander freely and embrace the beauty of personal discovery.