About Us
Hi, we’re Kathleen and Eileen, two sisters making modern Chinese jewelry.
Growing up in Minneapolis, we have so many memories of our family and the local Chinese community cultivating and sharing cultural moments. From our mom’s homemade 包子 (baos) waiting for us after school, to annual Spring Festival celebrations, only now do we fully appreciate the love and deep connection to heritage that fueled these experiences.
As we moved away from home, the once ever-present traditional cooking, chatter, and holiday celebrations dampened, leaving us searching for new ways to stay in touch with our heritage. This yearning to connect back to our roots is what led us to create Ruyi Club.
Ruyi Club exists to make jewelry that melds tradition and modernity, helping us incorporate a little culture into our everyday self-expression. We’re here to amplify Chinese-American representation in fashion, creating meaningful designs that our community deserves.
It’s our sincere wish that wearing our pieces empowers you to express yourself with pride, to feel connected with your identity, and to embrace cultural moments in your every day.
With love,
Kathleen and Eileen
Our Name
The name "Ruyi Club" comes from the Chinese term “如意” (roo-yee). It’s a well wish for good fortune, a talisman for protection and power, and a ceremonial scepter that grants its holder a platform to speak. The multiple meanings behind "ruyi" perfectly capture why we created Ruyi Club - to connect, empower, and amplify our community and culture.
Our Designs
Honor the old and celebrate the new. Our designs tell the story of our Chinese heritage through a modern and playful second generation lens. We often feature cultural symbols of power, good fortune, peace, and virtue in our pieces with the intention of conferring these auspicious attributes to its wearers. Each collection deep-dives into a specific cultural theme as part of our quest to explore the richness of our culture with you.