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Hostess Blog - November 2008
This idea came about when a great friend of mine Cindy Ng of Origami Bijou told me her first book on origami which just came out! Since we both started our business with limited budgets, Cindy and I discovered we are quite resourceful, very creative and produce results when we have our thrifty-thinking-hats on. Despite some people thinking we are “cheap”, I insist that we are able to make beautiful things out of nothing, learn something valuable and have oodles fun!
This is when Cindy’s origami book comes in handy, with 20 origami models and 96 pages of origami paper, you’ll be the host to the most creative and entertaining party! Girligami is packed with the coolest ideas for both adults and kids. Ask her why she has all these crazy ideas, she will tell you it’s because when she can’t afford a pair of Manolo, she just imagines she can fold one of her own instead!
Girligami is now available in stores (as of the end of October). If you love this look and have a jewelry budget, Cindy also produces the most adorable HANDMADE gold and silver origami earrings and necklaces.

modish - August 2008

It's 8.8.08, an incredibly fortuitous day in Chinese numerology, the start of the Olympics in Beijing and surely a day where many weddings will be taking place all over the world. I thought it a good idea to spread that good fortune around to this blog a little by featuring a traditional symbol of luck: origami! Origami actually started in China as Chinese paper folding and was later introduced to Japan where it became what we know as origami today. The origami I'm talking about though is not the precious paper trinket kind (although I love those...) This origami is strong enough to last through the ages, chic enough to wear everyday yet just as precious (and hopefully as lucky!) as its paper predecessor: Origami Bijou. Origami Bijou features jewelry that's made using the traditional paper folding technique, but instead uses sheets of fine silver and 24K gold. The results are stylish and delicate, sure to start some conversations, and will last for many years to come! Head over to Origami Bijou to check out all the amazing designs, and find your perfect good luck charm. Happy 8.8.08!

iheartluxe.com - August 2008

Origami is a beautiful art; taking ordinary pieces of paper and creating something to treasure. Jewelry designer and now author Cindy Ng, transforms delicate sheets of fine silver and gold into unique, gorgeous, and intricate necklaces and earrings. We particularly fell in luxe with her latest handmade Lotus Necklace. ($520 USD) Be sure to browse through the online store and we're sure you'll find the perfect piece that suits you. We also highly recommend her new book Girligami ($20 USD) also available on her website.

Kaboose.com - July 2008

Origami Bijou Modern Alphabet Necklaces / These adorable necklaces carry along the Mommy & Me trend that is popping up everywhere. Created from a sheet of 99.9% fine silver, the origami pendants and charms are folded in the same tradition as paper. Each necklace also comes in a box that will keep it protected and safe.

Both you and your daughter can wear the first initial of your last name around your neck, which will definitely excite your daughter, as she will feel bonded with you.

Fashions-addict.com - May 2008

Direction Origami Bijou, à la rencontre de Cindy Ng. A 21 ans, cette créatrice hongkongaise a commencé par réaliser des pliages en origami qu’elle vendait aux boutiques des musées à travers le monde.
So, let’s go to Origami Bijou to meet Cindy Ng. When she was 21 years old, this young Hong Kong designer created origami kits and sold them to museum shops all over the world

sweet.se - April 2008

Fint runt halsen: Tjusiga silversmycken av Cindy Ng

Wow. Jag säger det igen – wow. Skapade från ett enda ark av silver enligt samma tradition som pappers origami är det här gänget med halsband bland de tjusigare jag stött på.

Designern heter Cindy Ng och smyckena tillverkas för hand. Imponerande var ordet. Jag känner mig inspirerad. Nu är det jag som ska rota fram lite papper och vika mig något fräsigt.

Fashionably Geek - April 2008

All this little origami items look pretty cool, but there are two major problems with it. Being made of paper it is not very durable and you have to know how to fold it properly. It is fine for those with the patience, for the rest of us we can just get these Origami Necklaces. Each one is hand folded from a single sheet of silver so that these really are true origami pieces.

Compradiccion.com - April 2008

El origami es el arte japonés de la papiroflexia, consistente en crear a partir de una hoja de papel todo tipo de figuras más o menos imaginativas. Cindy Ng, una diseñadora asentada en San Francisco, ha decidido sustituir el papel por láminas de plata y crear su nueva línea de joyería, toda una obra de paciencia y creatividad.

Desde la típica grulla de la felicidad y la larga vida hasta molinillos de viento, pasando por estrellas o galletas de la fortuna, podemos optar por cualquiera de estas pequeñas piezas por precios que oscilan entre los 40 y los 52 euros. Elegante y original por un precio asequible.

Trendhunter.com - April 2008

With the current fascination with origami art in design, from origami TV remote control to turning your gum into origami art, this collection of Origami Necklaces is definitely a hip addition to your accessories.

Each piece is created from a single sheet of fine silver by artist Cindy Ng and folded in the same tradition as paper origami.

The collection is handmade in California and necklace designs include, crane, wishing star, sailing boat, fortune cookie and other symbols. It is also available for earrings

aroundphilly.com - February 2008
If most of your attempts at origami have ended with a garbage full of crumpled paper, Cindy Ng's indestructible origami crane necklace may be the accessory you’ve been waiting for. Considered a symbol of longevity, this precious metal crane is sure to last a lot longer than your attention span while reading Origami For Dummies. Among the first products in the designer’s new jewelry line, Origami Bijou is born of thin sheets of silver, expertly manipulated into aviary elegance.

my7475 - curious things and curious people- January 2008

Xpress Magazine - Australia - January 2008
San Franciscan designer, Cindy Ng, has skillfully transformed origami into wearable jewellry. Sold under the label Origami Bijou, Cindy's pieces are delicate and small, just like real origami. Every one of Cindy's creations have traditional symbolism - the turtles for wisdom, the crane for longevity and the spinning windmill which can turn your luck towards good health, wealth and a romantic lover.

Sprig.com / Newsweek - January 2008
Exquisite Jewelry From Our Favorite Eco-Designers
Why it's Good: Almost every piece is one-of-a-kind and handmade with care. Each designer masters a particular style that stands alone. One of these pieces is bound to sing out to you and suit the unique individual that you are.
Why it's Green: These selected jewelers keep a footprint that's as small and delicate as their materials. Vintage watch faces, recycled gold, salvaged belt buckles, sustainable crystals wrapped in organic silk—every piece is constructed with care and waste-free integrity.
Origami Bijou: An origami necklace shaped like a windmill symbolizes a return to good luck ($60; pictured hanging from right planter). Designer Cindy Ng wastes not a sliver of silver; she uses every last scrap.

NWSource / The Seattle Times - December 2007
Origami artist Cindy Ng, who built her business, Finger Magic, on whimsical, three-dimensional forms made out of paper, has now upgraded from paper to fine metals with her new line, Origami Bijou. With deft and delicate fingers, Ng transforms thin sheets of silver into everything from frogs and bunnies to fortune cookies and castles.

World Market - Korea - October 2007

Accessories Magazine - October 2007
Magic Touch by Sarah Ladd
The elegant, intricate art of origami now comes in necklace form. Designer Cindy Ng of Finger Magic combines ancient origami designs with modern pearls to create delicate yet durable jewelry. Each design conveys a distinct, powerful meaning; the Peace Crane represents good fortune and longevity, for example, and is handmade using a fine sheet of silver with folding properties.

Oakland Magazine - September 2007
The art of folding 2-D sheets of paper into 3-D shapes has helped Cindy Ng refine her thinking, given her confidence and presented her with a viable business niche. “People can become intimidated when they hear the name ‘origami’,” she has noticed. But follow the instructions on the kits she creates, or invite her to give a demo at a kid’s party, and origami becomes something even a klutz can do.

Notcot - August 2007
I used to love making tiny origami - it kind of blows my mind that over at finger magic they are actually folding these out of mini sheets of silver!

Daily Candy - July 2007
Obsession. While it usually makes you think of coming home to find your bunny in a pressure cooker, it can be a good thing. Case in point? Cindy Ng. The Hayward, California, designer took her love for origami one step further and created a collection of folded silver jewelry called Origami Bijou (we also like the name a lot).