The Korean Accessory Guide

Introduced by Ji Young Kang – from A to Z

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“Welcome to Korean handmade elegance. Here, you’ll discover accessories designed with care, loved by brides, celebrities, and women everywhere.”

about JIYOUNG KANG

“I’ve spent years in the world of handcrafted Korean accessories, leading two brands—RingPocket and LuteWorks—while working with designers and stylists in Korea and abroad. Along the way, I’ve seen why these pieces are so loved by Korean celebrities, brides, and women . Now, I’m sharing Korea’s most loved handmade accessories with you, from A to Z.”
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Born in 1982, Ji Young (Julia) Kang grew up across England, India, Singapore, and China—absorbing how different cultures wear and value jewelry. These diverse experiences gave her the ability to recognize common threads across cultures: meaning, heritage, and the joy of adornment. Bringing that perspective together with Korean craftsmanship and introducing it to new markets has become her greatest passion. Today, she curates Korean handmade accessories with a distinctly global point of view.

The Real Secret of Cheongdam-dong: Beauty Belongs to Everyone

Lately, I’ve shared stories about how my curated designs have been a trusted staple among the top wedding stylists in Cheongdam-dong for years. It paints a picture of a very exclusive, high-end world.

Looking at that world, it’s easy to assume that the jewelry creating that “natural glow” for celebrity brides must come with an equally high-end price tag. But today, I want to share the most important aspect of my work—the secret that makes Jiyoung Kang Studio different.

The reason Korea’s top wedding stylists are eager to book these designs. They know it perfectly enhances the bride’s own natural glow.

These pieces are surprisingly affordable. And I want to tell you exactly why that matters.

Deconstructing the Myth of Luxury

There is a persistent myth that to achieve a radiant, high-fashion look, you need an unlimited budget.

The top stylists I work with know this isn’t true. When they are styling a bride for the most important day of her life, they don’t care about the price tag on the earring. They care about the result.

They have trusted my designs for years not because they are expensive, but because the quality of the Bohemian crystal acts as the perfect mirror for the bride’s natural beauty. The crystal doesn’t know how much money you have; it only knows how to reflect light.

HandPICKED Designs by Atelier Ku in Chungdamdong @atelierku_official

Why I Choose Accessibility

As I’ve mentioned before, my role is not a manufacturer; I am a connector. My passion is delivering finished visions into your hands.

If I only curated pieces that were accessible to the top 1%, I wouldn’t be connecting—I would be gatekeeping.

My mission is to prove that that instant, natural glow shouldn’t be reserved only for big budget weddings in Gangnam. It should be available for your Tuesday morning meeting, your weekend coffee date, or just because you need a lift.

Democratizing the Glow

Emphasizing affordability isn’t about cutting corners. It’s about respect for you, the wearer.

It is my firm belief that you shouldn’t have to sacrifice quality to stay within your budget, and you shouldn’t have to spend a fortune to feel radiant.

My promise to you is to keep bridging that gap: delivering the exact same quality trusted by the masters of Cheongdam-dong, at a price point that welcomes everyone into the light.

Warmly,

Jiyoung Kang

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