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by Charlotte Wannebroucq · CNE Accredited Gemmologist

ANNA HU

That is why she creates two major collections, Opus 1 and Opus 2. Inspired by Chinese traditions, Western art, music, and nature, Anna Hu’s unique pieces are among the most beautiful creations in Haute Joaillerie.
Charlotte Wannebroucq, CNE-certified expert gemmologist
Founder and Editor-in-Chief
Updated on March 8
Updated on March 8, 2023
ANNA HU
ANNA HU

Anna Hu is a Chinese jewelry artist.

First of all, Anna is an internationally renowned jewelry artist whose art draws inspiration from a philosophy and an aesthetic. East meets West, Both are strongly influenced by the two cultures.

ANNA HU
Duo of Orchids brooch
© AnnaHu

In addition, a prodigy musician, she also studies gemology and jewelry, particularly the French period of the 19th century. After working at such prestigious names as Christie’s, Van Cleef & Arpels or Harry Winston, she founded her own brand. Thus, at the age of 30, she opened her first boutique in New York.

So, Anna Hu becomes a French-Chinese jewelry brand, specializing in unique jewelry designed by French ateliers from the rarest stones. It is worth noting that Anna often draws inspiration from her deep passion for classical music. But also from her heritage, nature, or even Impressionism and Art Nouveau.

That is why she creates two major collections, Opus 1 and Opus 2. Inspired by Chinese traditions, Western art, music or nature, the unique pieces of’Anna Hu They are among the most beautiful creations of Haute Joaillerie.

ANNA HU
Metamorphosis Bracelet
Moussaieff by Anna Hu
© AnnaHu

It should be noted that some pieces require complex craftsmanship. That is why she selects magnificent gemstones as the centerpiece of a unique creation. Anna views her jewelry as a musical composition. Indeed, there is an astonishing correlation between gemstones and music. In this regard, she explains that each note has a color that matches it. For example, a minor B flat is lavender in color. Consequently, she composes her jewelry in the same manner as a symphony or opera, assigning a precious stone to each note.

Finally, it should be noted that one of his creations, a snake bracelet, is part of the permanent collections of the Musée des Arts Décoratifs.

To say the least, Anna Hu’s creations evoke wonder.

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Charlotte Wannebroucq, CNE-certified expert gemmologist
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Charlotte Wannebroucq

Gemmologist expert, member of the CNE-Art, and expert in signed jewelry. Twenty-five years of experience at the heart of Parisian jewelry, between the Carré Rive Gauche and Place Vendôme.
She signs the decryptions of collections, the analyses of stones and the estimates published in Esprit Joaillerie. Each piece commented on is examined in person, in the workshop, in the sales room or in the showroom.
  • Expertise

    Gemmology and signed jewellery

  • Member

    CNE-Art

  • Experience

    Over 25 years in Parisian jewellery