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We look for natural materials with individual character.
We create jewelry shaped by different cultures, natural materials and human hands — pieces made to carry personal meaning into everyday life.
Influenced by different places, traditions and ways of seeing beauty.
Selected for character, texture and natural variation.
Proportion, balance and meaning guide each composition.
Assembled and inspected by hand, with attention to detail.
Natural materials. Thoughtful hands.
We look for natural materials with individual character.
Color, texture and proportion guide the selection of each piece.
Shape and finish bring the character of the material into focus.
Pieces are assembled with attention to balance, comfort and connection.
A final check brings human attention to the details before packing.
Lynn, the founder of L&X, was born in Italy and began her career as a handcrafted jewelry designer. Looking for new ideas, she travelled through the Netherlands, Germany, France, Portugal, China, parts of Africa and the Middle East, exploring how different cultures and craft traditions could bring new perspectives to her work.
In Yangshuo, its limestone peaks, flowing rivers and unhurried rhythm resonated with what she wanted jewelry to express: calm, confidence, protection and focus. Drawn to the landscape and local culture, Lynn chose to stay and opened a small workshop. It was here, in 2002, that L&X began.
What began with Lynn’s personal vision gradually became a long-term collaboration, shaped through materials, hands-on work and perspectives from different cultures.
Lynn opens a small jewelry workshop in Yangshuo, where L&X takes shape.
The workshop grows through long-term collaboration, hands-on making and different cultural perspectives.
Twenty-four years later, the team continues to bring material, meaning and thoughtful form together.
From an early workshop team to a long-term shared practice.



The workshop continued to grow beyond its early team. Over time, Lynn brought together six long-term designers: one from Italy, two from the Netherlands, one from New Zealand and two from China with backgrounds in intangible cultural heritage research.
Each perspective adds something different to the way L&X considers material, symbolism and form. Together, the team develops jewelry that feels culturally informed, balanced and personal.
THE PRACTICE, TODAY
Today, L&X brings together perspectives from Italy, the Netherlands, New Zealand and China. Our Chinese team members also bring knowledge of traditional culture and intangible cultural heritage, helping us approach symbolism with greater depth and respect.
Today, L&X continues to design and finish jewelry in Yangshuo, carrying forward the same attention to materials, proportion and personal meaning.


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We help you find a better fit.
Practical advice to help keep your piece in good condition.
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24 years of design, materials and craft — made personal through the piece you choose.