Cindy chao

worn by celebrities, lauded by style icons and coveted by collectors— it’s no wonder the daring designer is rocking the jewellery world

chao’s dazzling baubles break auction records, Vips flock to her showrooms and the smithsonian loves her work. she tells EMILIE YABUT-RAZON about becoming one of the world’s most sought-after jewellery designers and why she has moved her hq to hong kong