Hello friends! I’m beyond excited/ nervous to finally share @goodlucky.nyc with you. My heart is racing and my palms are sweating as I’m trying to gather my 834290 thoughts into this little post. For the last 2.5 years I have been working on transforming my visions and dreams into reality. And man, it’s taken a whole village and a half to make this happen (still in the process of making it happen!). For those of you who don’t know me, my name is Teresa Ting, and I’ve created my own fine jewelry brand coming 2026!
As a long time jewelry consumer, i found myself time and time again searching for meaningful jewelry pieces that truly connected with, and reflected my Chinese roots. To my disappointment, I was unable to find the designs I had envisioned. Pieces that could last a lifetime worth passing down just like the heirlooms I inherited from my mom and my late grandmother. As a long time lover of the old school vintage Chinese aesthetics (maybe from the thousands of hours of Chinese period pieces dramas ive spent watching with my parents as a kid lol), I reimagined symbolic cultural symbols like the “福” (Fu) calendars my parents used to get from Chinese supermarkets, to mythical creatures like the Dragon, in more designs that marry tradition and modernity, blending Eastern styles with Western aesthetics such as Art Deco. As a girl from Queens, I’m proud to say that all pieces are handcrafted here in the heart of NYC! 🗽
Thank you for taking the time to read this and to be a part of this journey (sorry, there’s no turning back now). I can’t wait to share more of my vision with you, and all the passion that went/goes behind this creation process! For those of you who have been with me from the START when this was only a casual convo alll the way to the individuals I’ve met along the way, you are truly treasured! I take to heart every little bit of support, encouragement, advice, pat on the back, shoulder to cry on, check-in, and reassurance offered to me. And for simply allowing space for me to fully express, and truly be. I thank you dearly. ❤️
GOODLUCKYTHINGSCOMING2026!!! 🧧
Love,
Teresa #GoodLucky #finejewelry #modernheirlooms
The older I get and the more I learn about myself, I realize that the way I understand the world is through movement. I have always been a kinesthetic learner. Things just make the most sense when I’m able to feel it in my body first. Anybody else like this? 🤸🏻♀️
Just a little action reel I put together that never made it onto here 😆⚔️
What started as a journey to chase the northern lights became far beyond what I imagined..
“ljósið innra með þér” (the light is inside you)
I recently did a “scary” thing and took a trip to Iceland for 10 days by myself. My first solo trip. 🇮🇸
The Aurora Borealis is an evanescent phenomenon, and you’ll need all the right ingredients to see it. Clear skies, darkness, ample solar activity, and LOTS of hope. 🤞
I was lucky to catch it on a very unexpected night after days of bad weather. Its beauty made me feel quite unworthy of its presence if I’m being honest. I had no idea that it moved like that! That it would dance around like a gentle green flame across the sky. And it REALLY was GREEN.
I was beaming with so much excitement that evening that I didn’t even want to sleep.
The moment I had been waiting for! I FINALLY “got” what I came for!!
But…now what? I was afraid what was to come after the “high” wore off.
What will I chase now??
Another night another light?
Yes of course!!
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But then what?
I wanted this to be a reminder to myself that what we chase externally - even something like a natural phenomenon should never define our value. I will always remember what came out of this experience for me. It wasn’t just the astonishing sight of the northern lights but the chance I jumped on when I had a gut instinct that night. It was about trusting myself. And trusting that I could “figure it out”when I wanted to travel solo to a foreign country. That I could find my way wherever I was. Intimidation was just my own fear protecting me from experiencing a greater, freer version of myself.
Every significant moment whether a joyous opportunity or a disappointing lesson, guides us a step closer to illuminating parts of ourselves that already exist. Because what we seek is already within.
Annnd I think I’ve definitely found a little more of TT from this adventure.
More pics, thoughts & vids to come ✌️
Happy Lunar New Year! 🧧🐎
With the year of the Fire Horse inviting us to step forward with courage and momentum, I’m so excited to introduce the first piece from my collection
✨ Your Luck Begins With You ✨
Drumroll please…
#1: Fu 福 Signet Ring
Fu (福) means good fortune, luck, and blessing in Chinese.
Growing up, I remember seeing the Fu symbol everywhere from the kitschy calendars my parents would bring home from our local Chinese supermarkets, to neighbors’ doors, and of course, red envelopes 🧧
It’s one of the most beloved characters in Chinese culture, and I wanted to reimagine it with a more modern lens while keeping the nostalgia I associate with it.
The diamond shape was inspired by the Fu posters I’d see plastered across doors and shop windows. I was drawn to the idea of dimension - both visually and metaphorically. So I designed a triple bezel to frame the character. An echo. A ripple - if you will. Just like the way I think about luck ;)
This ring is made from 14k solid yellow gold, meaning it won’t tarnish, and is here to sustain your many adventures, collect stories, and carry your luck forward!
Every piece is made here in the heart of NYC, and thoughtfully handcrafted using responsibly sourced gold aligned with globally recognized ethical standards.
Coming April 2026! 🌷
May the year of the horse bring you Good Lucky!
Love,
Teresa
Follow along to see more from this collection!
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And now you’re FINALLY getting ready for your first launch.. eeeek!
This week I will be revealing my first jewelry piece from my 8 piece collection, “Your Luck Begins with You”.
..3 years in the making because the first 2 were like pulling teeth and last year I really hustled. What you see here is all the “fun” stuff I had been excited to do for so long. But this process has taught me the virtue of patience & consistency especially in the face of new challenges thrown at me every other week. Despite the many obstacles I had to overcome, I very much enjoy learning every role under all the various hats 🧢 I get to wear. So now here we are! Shout out to every amazing individual involved!! 🙏
Good luck things are coming! 🧧🐎
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Episode 1: What is ‘luck’?
I recently had the good fortune 🧧 of interviewing some of my favorite people, and I’m very excited to bring to you the first episode of a series that I call ✨The Things We Hold✨
What started as just an idea to kick off the @goodlucky.nyc launch turned into genuine conversations that invited deeper understandings around identity, heritage, belief, and purpose.
Each and every individual I interviewed had played a significant role in a special project near and dear to my heart (that I can’t wait to share 🎬😆). So I really wanted to feature them in this series!
I hope this video and message finds you well. Perhaps it may serve as a little reminder that luck is whatever you make of it. Whether you believe it’s waiting for you around the corner or it’s something meant for you to create, your luck begins with YOU ❤️
Thank you for watching and reading this :)
Love,
Teresa
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Growing up as a Chinese diaspora kid & raised by immigrant parents I was lucky to have been immersed in the rich Chinese culture along with picking up my first language Mandarin, at an early age. Even though I went to school in a diverse neighborhood in Queens, I still wrestled to keep my cultural identity home. I was embarrassed to speak Chinese outside of my household, and was frustrated when I discovered that my parents had taught me an accented English when I finally attended Kindergarten.
As an adult, I came to realize that there was actually nothing wrong with “broken” English. The only thing that was broken was the integral part of me that carried my various beliefs and identities: the parts that made me ‘Chinese’ and the parts that made me feel ‘American’. I didn’t understand that one could embody EVERYTHING, at the same time!
Now, I find accents incredibly beautiful. To me, it’s a courageous way to display the culture you carry all while reflecting the willingness to learn and adapt to a culture outside your own. I created @goodlucky.nyc to do exactly that! Just in the form of modern heirloom adornments that allow you to express your own cultural identity, or even perhaps the courage to explore one outside of it. Coming soon!!! :)
Over a year ago, I was going through a break up that really tested my sense of boundaries and self-respect. Upon reflection I became very angry and disappointed at myself for letting my self-worth be determined by the ‘happiness’ of the other. I was essentially a ‘people pleaser’. And as someone who’s been an advocate for trusting their gut feelings and intuition, I felt that I really let myself down.
Over time I could feel my wound slowly healing but I would catch myself picking at it every time it would itch. It felt so good in the fleeting moment but time after time I realized the half healing open wound started to fester, and eventually it became even bigger than it was..
At that point I had to be brutally honest with myself. I was painfully tired of deceiving myself from the truth. The truth of wanting to find true love. And nothing less. There I said it. A real partnership built on vulnerability, respect, admiration, and an unwavering desire to grow together. The kind of love you choose everyday because you chose it. I realized I couldn’t possibly deserve love if I couldn’t even admit this to myself. Patterns are created and built upon by past experiences but that doesn’t mean they can’t be broken or rewired. It’s unfortunate that society somehow shames us for wanting love, romance, and authentic connections. Because quite frankly, I think we all deserve it. I’m pretty sure that’s what we’re here to experience in our short time on earth. We just have to open up and be willing to let ourselves through first.
Months went by and near the end of my healing journey was when this song found me. I took it as a sign of reassurance that I was exactly where I needed to be, ✨aligned✨ with my truth. And then there you were. The you who accepts me for my honesty and my quirks and flaws. The you who is willing to grow together, and heal the parts we didn’t even know about, until we let each other in. The you who accepts me for wanting love because you wanted it too. I’m so glad I found you. I love you.
Clips were from my solo trip in November 2024 🇮🇸✌️ (I’m slow)
Learned how to relieve myself in real wilderness 💩Thanks for letting Nari and I join you guys on your trip this year mom & dad. Love you both so much @daystojournal@ryanhalasz ❤️
