Close-up of an ornate opal, diamond, and emerald jewelry piece positioned tightly between two models' faces.

Model Houjing Cui holding layered gemstone and pearl necklaces framed above her face against a bright white background.

Model with winged eyeliner holding a diamond bracelet with a central emerald between her fingertips against a plain white background

Model Houjing Cui wearing a black top and ornate gold necklace against a white background for Modern Weekly China

Model wearing a diamond statement necklace and ring with winged star motifs against a white background for Modern Weekly China

Model wearing an elaborate diamond and emerald necklace behind ribbed glass for Modern Weekly China

Modern Weekly China Beyond the sight 2025

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Modern Weekly China presents Beyond the sight, a high-jewelry editorial featuring model Houjing Cui. Photographed by Antoine and Charlie, the series utilizes clean, high-key studio lighting to emphasize the craftsmanship of ornate diamond, emerald, and gemstone statement pieces. The project leans into a polished aesthetic, characterized by precise winged eye makeup and sleek hair styling. Fashion editor Laetitia Paul orchestrates the tactile, layered jewelry arrangements, while hair stylist Yuji Okuda and makeup artist Lauren Bos provide technical support for the graphic, symmetrical portraits. The work incorporates elements of natural light and glass refraction techniques to create visual depth against a minimalist white backdrop.