ZHIFU Unveils “Harmony in Bloom” 2026 High Jewelry Collection in Xiamen
The All-New HARMONY Collection Sets a New Benchmark for Contemporary Eastern Aesthetics
On September 21, 2025, renowned Chinese fine jewelry brand ZHIFU held the global launch of its 2026 High Jewelry Collection — “Harmony in Bloom” at the Andaz Hotel, Xiamen. Centered on the theme of “Originality Breaks Boundaries”, the event marked the world premiere of the new HARMONY Collection, alongside seven other original couture lines — including YULAN, QINGTING, and the classic LOONG collection. ZHIFU moves beyond superficial replication of cultural motifs, reinterpreting Eastern aesthetics through a minimalist and modern design language. By fusing the Chinese philosophical ideals of harmony (和) and beauty (美) with contemporary trends,ZHIFU redefines the language of jewelry in the new era. The event welcomed hundreds of esteemed guests, fashion elites, and media representatives — all witnessing ZHIFU’s bold stride in positioning Chinese high jewelry as a new global standard for aesthetic innovation through original design.
Breaking Boundaries with Global Firsts: Establishing a New Eastern Jewelry Standard
Zhifu traces its origins back to 1871, when the first-generation founder, Shen Xuanzeng, established the Zhifu Gold Shop on Gulangyu Island. From the very beginning, he broke through the limitations of traditional goldsmithing by combining exquisite craftsmanship with an original aesthetic that blended Chinese and Western influences.Following China’s Reform and Opening-Up, the fourth-generation heir, Chen Birong, revived the family business. With a spirit of relentless craftsmanship and a commitment to integrity, she laid a solid foundation for the brand’s continued growth.Through more than a century of heritage, the brand has remained deeply rooted in the rich soil of traditional Chinese culture. Today, the fifth-generation successor, Shen Lida, draws inspiration from the cultural essence of southern Fujian. By combining continuous innovation in craftsmanship with a distinctive philosophy of "jewelry aesthetics," he has shaped a highly recognizable and original brand identity.
In October 2024, after six years of meticulous preparation, ZHIFU launched five original collections — ZHIFU, UP, LUCK, HOME, and LOVING — along with two high jewelry lines: LOONG and ROSE. Through a profound understanding of Chinese cultural values and world-class craftsmanship, Zhifu earned high praise and quickly rose to prominence as a benchmark brand representing both heritage and innovation in China's high jewelry scene. Riding the wave of China’s cultural resurgence, ZHIFU continues to unlock the deep values of Chinese civilization. The newly unveiled HARMONY Collection took center stage — bringing to life the spiritual totems of harmony and beauty, deeply rooted in Chinese philosophy, and elegantly reflected in the symbolic lotus flower. Since the Neolithic era, the lotus has symbolized life, purity, and transcendence — an emblem revered across Confucianism, Buddhism, and Taoism. Its cultural significance bridges East and West, serving as a shared symbol in global art and aesthetics, echoing humanity’s universal pursuit of pure beauty.
A Global First in Eastern Aesthetic Expression”
The HARMONY collection is a global first in original Eastern aesthetic expression. Departing from the shallow mimicry of ancient motifs seen in domestic jewelry, ZHIFU captures the essence of “harmony” and “beauty” through minimalist lines, stripping away ornate details to embody the Taoist ideal of “sublime simplicity.” This “minimalism with meaning” aligns perfectly with the understated luxury favored in global high-end markets, while conveying the quiet power of Eastern culture. It serves as a shining example of how original Chinese design can lead Eastern aesthetics onto the world stage.
Reimagining the Lotus: A Masterpiece of Oriental “Aesthetic Realm” While Western interpretations of the lotus (often seen as water lilies) focus on realistic or geometric forms, emphasizing visual beauty, ZHIFU’s HARMONY collection achieves a breakthrough by embracing the Eastern aesthetic principle of “artistic conception over form”. Rather than literal replication, it captures the spiritual essence of the lotus, imbuing it with cultural depth and emotional resonance.
At a cultural level, the design draws inspiration from both the lotus and the Dunhuang Baoxiang flower — merging the rounded fullness of the latter with the elegant purity of the former. The resulting “Lotus of Harmonious Wholeness” uniquely aligns with Chinese aesthetic ideals. Subtle transitions in petal curvature and linework embody the balance of softness and strength, resonating with the Confucian philosophy of “harmonious moderation.” Thus, the lotus becomes more than a botanical symbol — it becomes a spiritual vessel of Chinese civilization.
Emotional Resonance: Expressing Inner Strength with Gentle Grace
The collection constructs emotional resonance through the concept of “soft yet strong.” Delicate jadeite and luminous pink-blue sapphires set the tone for refined elegance, while fine metalwork reveals hidden strength in structural details. This contrast reflects the quiet resilience of Eastern women — graceful on the surface, powerful within. Jewelry becomes not just adornment, but an embodiment of modern Oriental femininity.
Material and color pairings showcase ZHIFU’s exceptional craftsmanship and creativity. The brand implements a strict gemstone curation system, innovatively combining the gentle sheen of jadeite with the brilliance of sapphires, creating a dialogue between East and West. Through a proprietary gradient setting technique, the dynamic unfolding of lotus petals — from bud to full bloom — is vividly expressed in static jewelry. Center stones of vibrant green cabochon jade echo the surrounding sapphires, while the flower’s core is adorned with pure white jade, evoking the glow of moonlight over a lotus pond.
This approach of “conveying meaning through material” embodies the core of Eastern aesthetics — expressing emotion through form.
Color Philosophy Rooted in Cultural Memory
The HARMONY series applies ZHIFU’s “Color of Happiness” philosophy through masterful use of pink, green, white, and gold tones. This carefully calibrated palette not only captures the vibrancy of spring and the renewal of life, but also touches upon a shared emotional memory among Chinese people — the serene joy of a lotus pond in summer, the warmth of harmony in everyday life.
Color becomes the medium through which deep cultural meaning is translated into wearable art — a milestone in contemporary high jewelry design that gives voice to Oriental aesthetics through color expression.Craftsmanship Innovation: Imbuing Jewelry with Life and Movement.Craftsmanship is at the heart of the HARMONY collection’s originality. Zhifu’s patented “Floating Petal Structure” breaks the static limitations of traditional jewelry. Through meticulously engineered movable components, the lotus petals gently sway with the wearer’s motion, evoking the poetic scene of a lotus pond in the breeze — a true artistic animation of nature.
One highlight is a modular diamond necklace comprising over 200 precision-crafted elements. Ergonomically refined to perfectly conform to the neckline, it ensures both elegance and comfort. The detachable design allows versatile styling for different occasions, demonstrating the brand’s practical originality.
Each piece in the HARMONY collection represents thousands of hours of labor by master artisans. One couture necklace alone requires over 2,500 hours of craftsmanship. Thousands of gradient sapphires are hand-selected and set using an original layered mounting technique, precisely recreating the lotus’s natural rhythm. Zhifu’s patented “Prism Shine Mounting” eliminates visible metal bases, enabling each diamond facet to fully capture light, producing rainbow fire even under soft lighting — a pinnacle of balance between form, lightness, and brilliance, and a true fusion of Eastern aesthetics and modern craftsmanship.
Cultural Symbols Reimagined: Original Expression Across Collections
Beyond HARMONY, the show unveiled several couture collections expressing traditional Chinese culture through modern design:
YULAN: Inspired by early spring magnolias, interpreted through minimalist lines to evoke subtle Oriental grace.
QINGTING: Merging the agility of dragonflies with the strength of bamboo, symbolizing ambition and upward growth.
MIFENG: Drawing from bees gathering nectar, representing love, wisdom, and the sweetness of everyday life.
XIANHE: Reconstructing traditional crane medallion patterns, expressing enduring blessings and auspiciousness.
LONGGUI: Fusing the mythical dragon-tortoise for a symbol of strength in balance.
HOME: Featuring a newly added couture brooch, expressing nostalgia and protection through clean modern lines.
While each collection reflects different cultural symbols, they all share Zhifu’s signature original design language and meticulous craftsmanship, breathing new life into millennia-old traditions through contemporary jewelry.
An Aesthetic Feast, A Cultural Mission
The “Harmony in Bloom” 2026 High Jewelry Showcase is more than a visual and cultural celebration — it is Zhifu’s commitment to its founding mission: to bring Eastern aesthetics to the world through original jewelry design. From its roots in Gulangyu in 1871, Zhifu has remained true to its core value: Sowing Blessings for Generations (Yongxu ZHIFU).
In the future, ZHIFU will continue to root itself in classical culture and draw inspiration from Eastern aesthetics, constantly reshaping the world's perception of Chinese jewelry. Committed to creating original masterpieces that blend Eastern heritage with global taste, ZHIFU strives to bring the brilliance of Eastern aesthetics to the world stage with even greater radiance.
