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Lee, who scooped the coveted prize just a year after setting up her label, will now showcase her award-winning designs at International Jewellery London (IJL) as one of the show’s ‘KickStarters’.
Lee’s collection has been described as “evolving” and is inspired by her upbringing in both Hong Kong and London or, as Juliet Rowe puts it, “by an unconventional eye and extensive travels.”
Born in Hong Kong and trained at Central St Martins, Lee has worked with some of the biggest names in fine gems such as Adler, Buccellati and Jimmy Choo Couture.
“I always like jewellery that has a story behind it and something that can be admired, similar to a work of art,” said Lee. “I prefer a cutting edge yet elegant style [that] blends a variety of different metals and gemstones in the mix.”
All of Lestie’s pieces are cast and handmade in London from a variety of materials including rose gold, gold-plate and sterling silver.
