HELENE QUAN SUSTAINABLE JEWELLERY AT THE OSCARS
A Conversation Between Jewellery and a Remarkable Woman
Dressed entirely by sustainable brands, donning the Helene Quan Galaxy Ring, Yang takes a selfie with the crowd.
President of the Motion Picture Academy of Arts and Sciences, Janet Yang,, wears the Galaxy Ring from Helene Quan on the Oscars 2024 red carpet.
With a Mother of Pearl universe surrounding a twinkling gemstone, the Galaxy Ring is a portal into our innermost dreams. It’s a daily reminder that you’re a part of something so much bigger but that you also hold the wonder of the universe in your hands. What better choice could there be for the Oscars, an accolade that marks the pinnacle of dreams coming true?
This year, Helene had the distinct privilege of our piece being worn by Janet Yang, President of the Motion Picture Academy of Arts and Sciences, on the Oscar red carpet. Yang’s impressive career spans decades and continents, bridging the Asian and American film markets with a passion for storytelling. As a producer, she has been behind influential films like The Joy Luck Club and Shanghai Calling, championing diverse voices and narratives in Hollywood.
Janet Yang’s contributions to the film industry are monumental. She has been a trailblazer, not only as a producer but also as an advocate for greater representation and inclusion within the cinematic arts. Her leadership at the Academy underscores her dedication to nurturing the next generation of filmmakers and ensuring that diverse stories are told on the global stage. Her passion for film is matched by her commitment to sustainable and ethical practices, making her an inspiring figure who connects deeply with Helene’s ethos.
Helene pieces were handpicked by Yang and worn throughout the awards season because she resonated with our story. The Galaxy Ring from our Galaxy Collection was chosen for Oscar night and the 14th Governors Awards, where Yang opened the show.
Yang wears the Helene Quan Galaxy Ring at the 14th Governors Awards.
Yang also wore Helene Quan for the Oscars Nominees Luncheon, opting for the Helene Quan Rainbow Heart Chandelier Earrings which reflected the multi-coloured details of her Kaftan Studio dress.
Yang wears the Helene Quan Rainbow Heart Chandelier Earrings at the 96th Oscars Nominees Luncheon.
Beyond awards season, Yang has donned our designs at the 12th annual LACMA Art+Film Gala, selecting our Spring in Rome Earrings with blue sapphires. For every event, Yang was dressed head-to-toe by conscious brands, proving that luxury can be sustainable.
The blue sapphires introduced a measured note of colour, while the earrings’ architectural lines gave quiet definition to the look. It was an expression of modern red-carpet dressing in which beauty, longevity and responsibility belonged to the same whole.
There is always a decision before the image. Over several years, Janet Yang and her team selected Helene Quan pieces from among those offered by many jewellery brands. She wore them at the Academy Awards and other significant occasions, including the night she delivered her opening remarks. The jewellery was close to her. The moment was hers.
Yang did not need jewellery to establish her presence. She was already a leader in cinema; the authority was already there. The purpose of the pieces was not to compete with that authority, but to catch the light, hold it for a moment, and return the eye to the woman speaking—and to what she had come to say.
What stayed with us was not simply that the pieces had been chosen, but what they had accompanied: a woman speaking from the centre of her field, and others listening. It was an honour, and the beginning of a longer conversation with remarkable women. This is what we mean by Keep shining on: not brilliance for its own sake, but light with a purpose—the kind that cuts through darkness and makes the way visible to someone else.
(1)12th LACMA Art+Film Gala, 2023 - Helene Quan Spring in Rome Earrings
(2)15th Governors Awards, 2024 - Helene Quan Rainbow Heart Chandelier Earrings
(3)14th Governors Awards, 2024 - Helene Quan Galaxy Blue Sapphire Ring
(4)96th Academy Awards, 2024 - Helene Quan Galaxy Blue Sapphire Ring
(5)96th Oscars Nominees Luncheon, 2024 - Helene Quan Rainbow Heart Chandelier Earrings