CollectionsOct 22, 2026
Billie Eilish, Finneas Co-Design Collection for John HardyCollectionsOct 26, 2026
Bliss Lau’s ‘Vantage’ Point Is the Hawaiian Horizon
In her “Vantage” collection, Lau explores heritage, identity, and inner strength through designs featuring blue-green Guatemalan jade.
Jewelry designer Bliss Lau recently debuted her first celebrity campaign. It stars actress Ali Ahn (“The Diplomat”) wearing pieces from the “Vantage” collection.
New York—Bliss Lau released her new “Vantage” collection earlier this month.
The collection centers blue-green Guatemalan jade, a choice inspired by Lau’s Chinese-American heritage and upbringing in Hawai’i, as the shade of the jade resembles the Hawaiian horizon where the ocean meets the sky.
In the collection’s necklaces, earrings, bracelets, rings, and charms (which Lau calls curios), Lau pairs the jade with sculptural 18-karat gold and flowing chains meant to evoke qi, meaning energy.
The collection centers blue-green Guatemalan jade, a choice inspired by Lau’s Chinese-American heritage and upbringing in Hawai’i, as the shade of the jade resembles the Hawaiian horizon where the ocean meets the sky.
In the collection’s necklaces, earrings, bracelets, rings, and charms (which Lau calls curios), Lau pairs the jade with sculptural 18-karat gold and flowing chains meant to evoke qi, meaning energy.
While there are 18 pieces total in the collection, the charms were designed to be versatile, attaching to necklaces or earrings, and increasing the styling possibilities.
Movement is seen in single pieces like the “Cove” pinky ring, in which an imperial green Guatemalan jade bead slides within an open gold oval.
The brand said the ring is a symbol of solace and protection.
The “Horizon” bracelet featuring Guatemalan jadeite accented by diamonds in 18-karat yellow gold ($18,800)
The “Horizon” bracelet depicts Lau’s inspiration exactly as it uses an oval of jade sitting within a gold circle and accented by a diamond at its center as the Hawaiian horizon.
Signatures of the Vantage collection are the “Echo” necklace and earrings in which interlocked circle- and oval-shaped links are carved from a single stone.
“I’ve always seen beauty in the simplicity of geometric shapes, but with this collection, it became incredibly personal,” said Lau, who is the founder of and designer behind her eponymous brand.
“While designing it, I started researching what these forms actually mean across cultures and fell in love with the beautiful story of contrasts they tell: in ancient China, the jade circle represents this boundless spiritual force. In Western sacred geometry, the oval represents your inner life and creativity.”
A set of “Echo” curio earrings featuring Guatemalan jadeite curios with 0.21 carats of diamond pavé are paired with 18-karat yellow gold “Nuance” hoop earrings ($8,000)
The 18-karat yellow gold “Echo” necklace with 38.40 carats of Guatemalan jadeite and a 0.20-carat half-moon shaped diamond ($6,500)
The Vantage collection is Lau’s exploration of heritage, identity, and inner strength realized through designs featuring a contemporary use of jade.
Lau said her Vantage collection is where the two worlds of East and West meet and why she features circles and ovals coming together in almost every piece in the collection.
“It feels like the sacred holding space for the self, a visual reminder of where you come from and who you’re becoming. On a deeper level, its tangible expression of my own hapa Chinese-American heritage, where East and West naturally meet,” she said.
The “Infinite” ring features a 5.50-carat Guatemalan jadeite with a 0.10-carat half moon-shaped diamond at the center in 18-karat yellow gold ($3,900)
The “River” ring crafted from blue-green Guatemalan jadeite accented by an 18-karat yellow gold chain ($800)
The Vantage collection retails from $800 to $18,000.
It launched on Oct. 7 and is available on the Bliss Lau website.
Lau's fist celebrity campaign starring actress Ali Ahn launched alongside the collection.
Ahn is a longtime friend of Lau’s and has worn Bliss Lau jewelry while acting in the Netflix series “The Diplomat.” She plays Eidra Park, the CIA’s tough-as-nails London station chief.
Actress Ali Ahn starred in Bliss Lau’s campaign for the “Vantage” collection.
Photographer David Suh shot the campaign, which debuted in time for the season four premiere of “The Diplomat” on Oct. 15.
The Vantage collection’s campaign can be seen on the Bliss Lau website and social media.
More on Collections
The Latest
MajorsOct 26, 2026
Tiffany & Co. Takes Consumers Behind the ScenesThe jeweler gave the public backstage tours of its flagship store and its design and innovation workshop as part of LVMH’s open house.
Events & AwardsOct 26, 2026
Support JFC’s ‘Monster Mash Challenge,’ If You DareVote for which jewelry professional should dress up as a monster to support Jewelers for Children’s annual Halloween fundraiser.
MajorsOct 23, 2026
PGI USA Set to Close at Year’s EndThe closure is part of a global restructuring that also includes PGI winding down its operations in Japan, South Korea, and Hong Kong.
Brought to you by
A Diamond Is Forever Launches 2026 Holiday Campaign Championing Natural DiamondsA Diamond Is Forever's holiday campaign reimagines natural diamond icons for a new generation celebrating individuality.
SourcingOct 23, 2026
Rachel Chalchinsky’s ‘Survivor Tribute’ RingThe ring, our Piece of the Week, was designed by eight-year breast cancer survivor Rachel Chalchinsky of Color Source Gems.
Weekly QuizOct 22, 2026
This Week’s QuizTest your jewelry news knowledge by answering these questions.
TechnologyOct 23, 2026
JA Unveils New Website, LogoThe website offers enhanced member benefit access, industry directories, educational resources, a job board, and access to the MJSA Journal.
FinancialsOct 23, 2026
Kering’s Jewelry Sales Up Double Digits in Q3Boucheron and Pomellato had a strong third quarter, with Kering looking at jewelry as an increasingly important part of its portfolio.
Brought to you by
Open an Account, Get $50 Off Your First Order. No Code Needed.Built on Relationships. Refined by Craft.
CrimeOct 22, 2026
Jeweler Shot and Killed in His Suburban Cincinnati Store Tara Sinchuri was the owner of Everest Jewels in Fairfield, Ohio, and a father of three. He was found dead in his store on Tuesday.
MajorsOct 22, 2026
Neiman Marcus Has Gifts for the Jewelry Lover Who Has EverythingBespoke experiences from Buccellati and Verdura are on the retailer’s 2026 “Fantasy Gifts” list.
Events & AwardsOct 22, 2026
JIS Fall 2026 Reports Record-Breaking Attendance The number of participants at the fall show was up 12 percent.
PodcastsOct 21, 2026
Episode 10: This Episode Is Haunted Diana Singer shared the stories of two “cursed” diamonds on this month’s podcast, which was inexplicably riddled with technical issues.
IndependentsOct 21, 2026
Gardner-Collier Jewelry to Close After 9 Decades in BusinessThe family-owned jeweler has three locations across Missouri and Iowa.
SourcingOct 21, 2026
Venetia Mines Final Carats Ahead of 2-Year ShutdownThe De Beers-owned diamond mine in South Africa is being put on ice as part of a round of previously announced cost-cutting measures.
SourcingOct 21, 2026
Gemfields’ Mixed-Quality Ruby Auction Earns $52MThe miner said it saw particularly strong prices for larger, fine-quality rubies at the sale.
CrimeOct 20, 2026
Security Guard Charged With Murder in Shooting at Texas MallThe guard opened fire on a man who was smashing a jewelry display case at La Gran Plaza in Fort Worth last week, police said.
IndependentsOct 20, 2026
David Gardner’s Jewelers Unveils Newly Expanded, Revamped ShowroomThe Texas jeweler added 2,000 square feet to its reimagined showroom, complete with a new design studio and an event space.
SourcingOct 20, 2026
The $50M Victoria’s Secret ‘Fantasy Bra’ By The NumbersJacob & Co.'s diamond masterpiece is the most expensive Fantasy Bra ever worn on the Victoria’s Secret Fashion Show runway.
CollectionsOct 20, 2026
Mignon Faget’s Collection Chooses Handmade Over AIThe “Atelier” collection was inspired by the tools, rituals, and objects in an artist’s studio as a quiet rebuttal to an automated world.
MajorsOct 19, 2026
The Knot to Acquire Rival Wedding Planning Platform ZolaThe pending acquisition is an “exciting opportunity” for wedding vendors to grow their business, said The Knot Worldwide’s CEO.
SourcingOct 19, 2026
Jewelry Design Competition Show Airs in Thailand"The Secret Gems" features eight Thai jewelry brands paired with a team of young craftspeople who create jewelry together to win challenges.
CollectionsOct 19, 2026
John Hardy Enters the Medallion Chat With Talisman Collection The brand’s “Modern Talisman” capsule collection introduces pendants inspired by the mythology, natural world, and spiritual ethos of Bali.
IndependentsOct 19, 2026
The Stories of 5 Jewelers Celebrating Their Centennials in 2026Independent jewelers from New Mexico to New Jersey answer the question: What has kept your store in business for 100 years?
SurveysOct 16, 2026
How Inflation, Gas Prices Will Affect Holiday Sales The NRF is expecting holiday sales to increase this year, but consumers and retailers alike are facing Grinch-like headwinds.
CollectionsOct 16, 2026
Christina Puchi’s Earrings Hold the UniverseOur Piece of the Week gathers the planets, represented by a variety of colored gemstones, in a pair of 14-karat yellow gold earrings.
IndependentsOct 16, 2026
Reeds Jewelers Expands, Relocates FlagshipThe New York-based jeweler is moving its Amherst flagship store to a larger location in nearby Snyder.
MajorsOct 16, 2026
Katy Chen Appointed Executive Vice President of Graff USA Chen, who worked at Cartier and Tiffany & Co., will lead retail sales and operations for the luxury jeweler’s 11 U.S. stores.
