Michelle Ong
Michelle Ong is a Hong Kong jeweller, philanthropist and businesswoman. She is the co-founder and creative director of jewellery house Carnet.[1]
Biography[]
Ong was born in Hong Kong to parents who were both medical doctors. She studied sociology at the University of Toronto before returning to Hong Kong. A friend asked her to learn jewellery design and she later went into business with Israeli gem dealer Avi Nagar. The pair launched Carnet, a luxury jewellery brand, in 1985.[2][3]
Ong has been active in a number of Hong Kong charities, including Hong Kong Philharmonic Society. In 2009 she founded her own charity, named First Initiative Foundation, to focus on the needs of young people.[2]
Personal life[]
Ong is married to David Cheung, heir to the Garden Bakery businesses. The couple have three children.[2]
References[]
- ^ "Michelle Ong: bold designs that "don't have to shout"". The Economist. 2019-11-19. ISSN 0013-0613. Retrieved 2021-04-28.
- ^ a b c "Michelle Ong, world-renowned jewellery designer and charity worker". South China Morning Post. 2013-10-08. Retrieved 2021-04-28.
- ^ "Michelle Ong | The Jewellery Editor". www.thejewelleryeditor.com. Retrieved 2021-04-28.
- Living people
- University of Toronto alumni
- Jewellery designers