Coffee, Gems & Stories 一杯咖啡，聊聊宝石与珠宝

这个秋天的家長咖啡聚會，我们邀请到 Philip & Sophia Atelier 创始人及珠宝设计师 Nan Liu (刘楠)，和大家来一场轻松又有趣的宝石下午茶——不需要任何珠宝知识，带着好奇心来就好。Nan 拥有化学博士及计算机科学硕士背景，也曾是一名资深数据科学家。离开科技行业后，她开始投入珠宝设计，将自己对哲学、心理学、自然与人的思考，转化成可以被佩戴的作品。

Nan 会带来不同的天然宝石与珠宝作品，让大家可以近距离观察、触摸和交流，一起聊聊：

• 宝石究竟是怎么形成的？不同宝石有什么特别之处？

• 颜色、净度、切工、产地——欣赏珠宝时到底应该看什么？

• 为什么有些宝石和珠宝具有收藏价值？

• 珠宝可以作为投资吗？我们应该如何理性看待它的价值？

• 买珠宝时，怎样找到真正适合自己的作品？

• 一件珠宝从灵感到设计，背后经历了怎样的过程？

Nan 也会分享她从科技行业走向珠宝设计的故事，以及 Philip & Sophia Atelier 的设计理念 Wearable Contemplation——让珠宝不仅是一件装饰，也成为一种感受、思考，以及与自己连接的方式。

现场也会有很多时间让大家喝咖啡、看宝石、试戴珠宝、聊天交流。有喜欢的作品也欢迎现场选购。

特别感谢 Nan 的支持：本次活动现场珠宝销售所得的一部分将捐赠给 The Joy Culture Foundation，支持 TJCF 持续为社区提供教育、文化与家庭连接的空间。

For this autumn Parent Coffee Meet, we have invited Nan Liu, founder and jewelry designer of Philip & Sophia Atelier, for a relaxed and fun gemstone afternoon tea—no prior jewelry knowledge needed, just bring your curiosity! Nan holds a Ph.D. in Chemistry and a Master’s in Computer Science, and previously worked as a senior data scientist. After leaving the tech industry, she pivoted to jewelry design, transforming her reflections on philosophy, psychology, nature, and humanity into wearable pieces.

Nan will bring a selection of natural gemstones and jewelry creations for everyone to observe, touch, and discuss up close. Together, we’ll chat about:

• How are gemstones formed? What makes different gemstones unique?

• Color, clarity, cut, origin—what should you actually look for when appreciating jewelry?

• Why do certain gemstones and jewelry hold collectible value?

• Can jewelry be an investment? How should we view its value rationally?

• When buying jewelry, how do you find pieces that truly suit you?

• From inspiration to final design, what is the process behind a piece of jewelry?

Nan will also share her journey from tech to jewelry design, as well as Philip & Sophia Atelier’s design philosophy, Wearable Contemplation—making jewelry not just an ornament, but a way to feel, reflect, and connect with oneself.

There will be plenty of time to enjoy coffee, view the gemstones, try on jewelry, and mingle. If you find pieces you love, you are welcome to purchase them on-site.

Special thanks to Nan for her support: A portion of the proceeds from on-site jewelry sales will be donated to The Joy Culture Foundation to support TJCF’s continued mission of providing space for education, culture, and family connection in our community.