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C. Claylab Handmade by Chen Yuan in Wuning C. Claylab Handmade by Chen Yuan in Wuning C. Claylab Handmade by Chen Yuan in Wuning

Aesthetics of the East


Soft Elegance, Purposeful Space, and a Delicate Accent

C.CLAYLAB

C.CLAYLAB, founded by artist Chen Yuan in Jiangxi, China, is a jewelry brand that channels the essence of nature and the passage of time through ceramics. Chen Yuan’s work, exhibited at the Design Museum in London and the Imperial Kiln Museum in Jingdezhen, explores time’s impermanence, finding inspiration in nature’s rhythms—like the fleeting dance of light and shadow. At C.CLAYLAB,  we transform the humble clay into pieces that reflect Chinese aesthetics and a deep bond with the earth, using meticulous craftsmanship to honor life’s transience and timeless artistry. As Chen Yuan says, “I hope ceramic jewelry can be a switch to connect with nature in urban life—clay is always grounding.”

Gilded Jade

The Gilded Jade series grew from time spent in Xinjiang—where wind leaves slow, deliberate traces across the sand. That encounter with unshaped space and elemental rhythm became a quiet starting point. Each line seeks not to define, but to follow.

Shadow Celadon

Shadow Celadon takes its name from a quiet porcelain tradition. In the Song Dynasty, glazes blending pale blue and white began to appear—subtle, balanced, and cool in tone. The term comes from Qing scholar Xu Zhiheng: “Thin white porcelain, carved so the patterns reflect a soft blue.”

Some call it sky blue, for the way it recalls Jiangnan after rain.

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Shadow Celadon Minimalist Necklace - Wandering Breeze Collection

$108.00

Shadow Celadon Wave Stud Earrings - Wandering Breeze Collection

$98.00

White Porcelain Gilded Stud Earrings - Wandering Breeze Collection

$98.00

Shadow Celadon Tassel Earrings - Wandering Breeze Collection

$128.00

Shadow Celadon Ripple Earrings - Wandering Breeze Collection

$138.00

White Porcelain Gilded Ripple Earrings - Wandering Breeze Collection

$168.00

Shadow Celadon Earrings - Wandering Breeze Collection

$208.00
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The Birth of Ceramic Jewelry | Glazing

The Birth of Ceramic Jewelry | Glazing
Glaze is the clothing of clay. After three rounds of polishing, the earring blank is evenly coated with glaze. Once c...

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If you haven't tried ceramic earrings yet

If you haven't tried ceramic earrings yet
our classic "Little Bean" style is a great choice. Especially in the shadow-blue glaze, it's versatile and never cla...

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Mountains, Waters, and Birdsong

Mountains, Waters, and Birdsong
In the days gone by, our studio has gathered fragments of nature. We live among mountains and waters, crafting porce...

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Crafted by Masters

Every piece is handmade by experienced artisans in Jingdezhen and beyond, blending tradition with contemporary aesthetics.

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Enjoy reliable international shipping with careful packaging, ensuring your piece arrives safely, wherever you are.

Made Just for You

Select studios support bespoke commissions — from colors to forms — making your piece truly personal.

Trusted Support

Our team is here to assist with care guidance, replacements, or any concerns — so your treasures last a lifetime.

What's behind, not revealed...

Into the gate of Heart of Asia

Chinese craftsmanship gave birth to the aesthetic language that shaped all of East Asia. From ceramics and silk to lacquer and ink, it developed a way of seeing—one that values atmosphere over precision, rhythm over symmetry, and the quiet suggestion of form over direct representation.

The Philosophy


In the Chinese pursuit of yi jing—a poetic balance of space, light, and material—beauty lives not in precision, but in suggestion. Much like Monet’s dissolving light, artisans let the world soften at its edges, allowing the unseen to shape what is felt.

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Not making, but expressing.