Chow Tai Fook’s New Palace Museum Collection Turns Ancient Symbolism Into Modern Heirlooms

There’s something special about seeing ancient art come alive again. From designers bringing back old embroidery to jewellers reimagining imperial motifs, heritage design is back with Chow Tai Fook leading the way.

Chow Tai Fook’s new Palace Museum Collection connects centuries of craftsmanship, inspired by treasures from the Forbidden City. It’s more than luxury; it’s legacy you can wear.

Where Heritage Meets Modern Grace

Founded in 1929, Chow Tai Fook has long been synonymous with fine jewellery that blends artistry and meaning. But its ongoing collaboration with The Palace Museum—the guardian of China’s imperial heritage—marks something deeper: a conversation between past and present, between artefact and adornment.

Each design takes inspiration from artefacts in the Palace Museum, turning ancient motifs into modern works of beauty. The result is jewellery that blends timeless elegance with a modern touch—true modern heirlooms.

The Symbol of Blessings: Wanhua Ruyi

At the heart of the new collection lies the Wanhua Ruyi, a piece that channels centuries of auspicious symbolism. The ruyi motif—a curving, wish-granting sceptre—has long represented harmony, longevity, and good fortune in Chinese culture.

In Chow Tai Fook’s hands, this symbol becomes a stunning modern design, with diamonds set along fine golden filigree and enamel shades inspired by the vivid colours of the Forbidden City. Every curve and line reflects the balance between tradition and innovation, carrying blessings that feel both ancient and timeless.

Butterflies in Bloom: Fudie Zhichun

Then there’s Fudie Zhichun, a piece that feels like poetry in motion. Inspired by the Song Dynasty painting “Butterflies on Hawthorn Blossoms”, it captures the gentle flutter of wings and the freshness of spring. Made from lustrous Fei Cui (jadeite), its gold-lined wings shine softly in the light, while pearls and diamonds add a touch of morning dew, a reminder of beauty that lasts through time.

For Chow Tai Fook, these creations are more than ornaments. They are wearable stories that bring the whispers of ancient gardens into the rhythm of today’s world.

Legacy Reimagined

Each piece in the Palace Museum Collection tells a story of emperors, artisans, and Chinese creativity, made for a new generation that values history while living in the present. With thoughtful design and rich meaning, Chow Tai Fook turns cultural heritage into personal expression, creating jewellery that keeps the past alive in a modern way.