Ever wondered what happens to all the abalone shells thrown out by Hong Kong's restaurants? Some of them end up here, reimagined as beautiful pendants, rings, bracelets and handbags. Australian–Hong Kong designer Jeanine Hsu uses shells, reclaimed wood, brass and natural gemstones in her unusual but very wearable creations. Prices start at about HK$1200.
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