Oriental sparkle becomes craftsman's crowning glory

At a jewelry exhibition in London two years ago celebrating the 60th anniversary of Queen Elizabeth II's ascension to the throne, a selection of jewelry made by a young Chinese designer was put on display with masterpieces by many world-class Western designers.

They were the works of Liu Fei, 39, one of few Asians to have made a name for himself in jewelry design outside China.

Liu has a range of award-winning collections that put the accent on femininity and star-quality appeal, jewelry that draws heavily on his Eastern heritage but that leans equally on his Western training.