Creator: Lina Zhang, Creator and Curator
Company: Chuang Yi Gallery
Location: Ridgefield, Connecticut
About the Creator:
Lina began making jewelry shortly after coming to the United States from China in 1999, and the hobby quickly became my life’s work and passion. Over the years I have developed my craft and have sold jewelry all over the country, and I have apprenticed many young jewelers and entrepreneurs who now own their own production lines.
“Chuang Yi” (Chwang-ee) may be hard to say for most people, and we are well aware of this! However, this is a powerful Chinese word with layers of meaning that encapsulate our business well. In one sense it translates into the English word “wealth,” which refers to prosperity but also contentment. If you have browsed our collections, you may have noticed that many of our pieces have their roots in fengshui and eastern aesthetic traditions that focus on directing positivity and using the flow of energy to maximize health and fortune. This could lead to wealth or contentment, which we would argue are one in the same. According to this tradition, even the placement of the word itself within our business name puts it up front and center and can attract wealth, almost like the koi or the cat figurines you find in Chinese restaurants.
The other way it is often translated fits well into the word “creativity.” This needs less of an explanation, as it’s something we all do in one way or another. For me, it lies in framing and bringing attention to nature’s beauty. Not only do I use my skills as a wire artist to cradle stones and pearls from all over the world, I use the wire to re-create the beautiful flowing shapes I find in nature that has a profound calming effect on me. My tree designs have been popular for years, and remain my signature look and my best selling line of jewelry.
So, this beautiful tongue twister of a name translates to “Gallery of Wealth & Creativity,” and I personally find it fitting.
Fast Shipping and Professional Packing
Our long-standing relationships with UPS FedEx DHL and other international carriers gives us the ability to provide an array of shipping services. Our warehouse staff are educated to pack your items exactly according to the specifications that we supply. Before they are shipped the goods are thoroughly inspected and secured. Every day we ship hundreds of packages to our customers from all over the world. This is an indication of our dedication to being the biggest online retailer in the world. There are distribution centers and warehouses across Europe and the USA.
Orders with more than 1 item are assigned processing times according to each item.
Prior to shipping before shipping, we'll conduct a thorough inspection of the items you have ordered. The majority of orders today are shipped in 48 hours. The expected delivery time will be between 3-7 days.
Returns
The stock is constantly changing and not fully managed by us due to the involvement of multiple parties including the factory and our warehouse. This means that the actual stock could fluctuate at any moment. It is possible that your order may be out of stock when the order is placed.
Our policy is valid for 30 days. Unfortunately, if 30 days have passed after you bought your item, we will not be able to provide a refund or exchange.
In order for your item to be eligible for return it must be in its original packaging, unopened and in the condition you received it. It should also be returned in its original packaging.
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