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Lee Kangwon

Eternal Jewels marks the 20th anniversary of the World Jewellery Museum in Seoul, offering a richly poetic journey through the eyes of its founder, Lee Kangwon. A collector, poet and former diplomat’s wife, Lee shares untold stories behind extraordinary pieces gathered across four continents – each one a bridge between cultures, histories and spiritual traditions. Rooted in Korean aesthetics and meditations on beauty, the book reflects her unique vision and lifelong dedication to cultural exchange. As one of the world’s leading voices in the field of jewellery, Lee brings together art, memory and meaning in this luminous celebration of human connection.

Lee Kangwon stands among the world’s foremost authorities in the field of jewellery. As the wife of a former diplomat, she has lived across four continents, visited more than 100 countries, and made her home in cities including Brasilia, Bonn, Addis Ababa, Washington DC, Bogota and Buenos Aires. In 2004, she founded the World Jewellery Museum in Seoul, which houses one of the world’s most comprehensive jewellery collections. In 2016, she was awarded the Korean Presidential Citation and the Seoul Culture Award for her outstanding contributions to promoting international cultural exchange.