New York City
Man Luo, FGA
- Period Jewelry
- Fine Gemstones
- Contemporary Design
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Period Jewelry
Man Luo’s study of jewelry history began at the Rhode Island School of Design, where she explored global jewelry traditions from prehistory to the present. Drawing on the collections of the RISD Museum, she developed an approach to jewelry history grounded in material culture. Her undergraduate research focused primarily on art jewelry and contemporary craft.
While pursuing her MA in Fine and Decorative Art and Design at Sotheby’s Institute of Art, Luo concentrated on jewelry history, exploring subjects including Carlo Giuliano’s engagement with the Pre-Raphaelite movement, the influence of British colonialism in Asia on Victorian and later pearl jewelry, and Nordic design and silver jewelry. Her master’s dissertation examined the influence of Hollywood’s Golden Age on the global jewelry industry.
Today, Luo works with historical jewelry on a daily basis, with particular expertise in Western jewelry dating from approximately 1880 to 1960.
Fine Gemstones
Man Luo obtained her FGA and DGA qualifications in 2015 and completed a specialized program in jadeite at the China University of Geosciences.
She works with diamonds and colored gemstones on a daily basis and advises both emerging and established collectors on their collections. Luo has experience sourcing gemstones from around the globe.
Contemporary Design
Trained in Jewelry and Metalsmithing at the Rhode Island School of Design, Man Luo approaches contemporary jewelry design with a respect for its history, a working knowledge of traditional craftsmanship, and an openness to new materials.
Luo collaborates with brands and private collectors on jewelry design and creative direction. Her work has been featured in mainstream publications including Vogue, Harper’s Bazaar and Marie Claire.
Luo maintains an active bench practice.
Get in Touch
Let’s Connect.
For inquiries, collaborations, or simply to connect.
New York City newfriend@manluo.world