Artisan hands crafting gold jewellery
Our story

Crafted with intention, worn with meaning

East Star Trading was founded on a single belief — that fine jewellery should feel like a second skin, not a statement.

Jewellery artisan at work

Where East meets gold

East Star Trading was born from a lifelong fascination with the ancient goldsmithing traditions of East Asia — techniques passed down through generations of artisans who understood that true luxury lies in restraint.

Every piece in our collection begins as a sketch, evolves through wax carving, and is finished entirely by hand. We work exclusively in 18k gold, chosen for its warmth, durability, and the way it catches light at dusk.

We are a small atelier. We make fewer pieces so that each one receives the attention it deserves.

How we make it

The handcraft process

01

Sketch & design

Each piece begins as a hand-drawn sketch, exploring proportion, weight, and how the piece will move on the body.

02

Wax carving

Our artisans carve the design in jeweller's wax — a centuries-old technique that allows for organic, flowing forms impossible to achieve by machine.

03

Lost-wax casting

The wax model is encased in plaster and burned away, leaving a perfect cavity. Molten 18k gold is poured in and allowed to cool slowly.

04

Hand finishing

Each casting is filed, polished, and inspected by hand. Stone setting, engraving, and final surface work are all done by a single artisan from start to finish.

What we stand for

Our values

Slow craft

We never rush production. A piece leaves our atelier only when it is exactly right.

18k gold, always

We use only 18k gold — never plated, never filled. It is the standard we hold ourselves to.

Responsible sourcing

Our gold is sourced from certified refiners committed to ethical and environmental standards.

Made to last

We design for decades, not seasons. Every piece is built to be repaired, resized, and passed on.

Explore the collection

Each piece is available in limited quantities.