Jinbi Park

I grew up by the sea in Busan, South Korea, where the rhythm of the waves was part of everyday life. The ocean has always been a constant presence — vast, alive, and full of mystery. Later, living in Japan, another island country surrounded by water, deepened that connection. The sea was never far away, and it continued to shape how I see the world.

When I began scuba diving, the relationship became even more intimate. Beneath the surface, I discovered intricate coral structures, the quiet movement of marine life, and the ever-changing dance of light underwater. These experiences stirred something in me — a deep respect for the fragile beauty of the ocean and an endless curiosity for its forms and colors.

My jewelry grows out of these moments. Each piece I create draws on the textures, patterns, and emotions I encounter underwater — transformed through imagination into contemporary designs. Scuba diving reminds me to slow down, to observe closely, and to find harmony in natural shapes.

For me, creating jewelry is another way of diving: exploring the unseen, translating feeling into form, and sharing a small reflection of the ocean’s endless inspiration.

My jewelry is inspired by nature’s organic structures — especially those of the ocean, such as coral reefs.

When I scuba dive, I draw inspiration from the ocean’s beauty. With global warming, pollution, and overfishing, reefs are dying all over the world. So it is my passion to create art with reef-like motifs to share that beauty with others, some of whom will never see a living reef.

I only use recycled metal and ethically, sustainably-mined gemstones as my work reflects the natural instead of taking away from it.