Worldwise: Jewelry Designer Cindy Chao's Favorite Thing

Both of the dangling and architectural pieces are designed by Cindy Chao - The Art Jewel, a company Chao founded 15 years ago with private showrooms in Taipei and Hong Kong Chao's designs have been featured at international auction houses such as Christie's and Sotheby's; art fairs including Masterpiece London, Biennale des Antiquaires, and The European Fine Art Fair; and museums such as the Smithsonian National Museum of Natural History, which inducted her "Royal Butterfly Brooch" into its collection in 2010 A sapphire-and-diamond butterfly brooch designed by Chao realized CHF903,000-five times its presale estimate-at a Christie's auction in Geneva in November 2012.

As an artist and an avid traveler, Chao draws inspiration from many places "Michelangelo's ability to reduce the unnecessary to bring to life the true essence of the form has factored into my approach," Chao says The 45-year-old jewelry designer shares with Penta a few of her favorite things.

My favorite neighborhood in the world is there are so many beautiful neighborhoods, but I really like London's Mayfair and Eaton Square. . Source