About

Welcome to the Casion Jewelry portfolio website.

Casion is a word that means a simple item that is unexpectedly impressive. That is exactly what I strive for in my jewelry.

I’m influenced by a gem’s color, texture, shape and shine as well as the balance I sense in each piece I create. I hope when one of my pieces speaks to you as it does to me, that you embrace and truly enjoy it. When there is a request for a commissioned piece, I take into account the personality and vibe of the client. Each person is unique and that’s what I hope to deliver.

As a marketing communications professional who is constantly immersed in the development of visual graphics and designs for brochures, websites, logos, and more, I leveraged my visual skills and focused on creating unique, eye-catching and innovative jewelry designs. So when I finally found time during my career for personal expression, I poured myself into designing jewelry. The results…a simple item that is unexpectedly impressive, hence “Casion”.

Casion Jewelry is based in Bothell, Washington, just outside of Seattle.

Fay Lim, founder and designer

On February 27, 2021, with the rise of attacks on Asian American Pacific Islanders (AAPI), I asked myself what I can do to help create awareness and stop the violence. As a small local jewelry maker, I reflected on the origami cranes that I incorporated in my jewelry: Washi Origami Crane earrings. Armed with the few skills I possess, I decided to spearhead and launch a fundraising campaign - "Cranes for Peace" to end AAPI hate. The campaign launched in May 2021 during Asian American Heritage Month.

The tradition of 1,000 cranes represents granting a special wish, happiness, good fortune, long life and often used to symbolize peace. By using art to convey peace and raise funds to support the work at Stop AAPI Hate, I felt this was exactly how I can help.

Stop AAPI Hate is a collaboration of the Asian Pacific Policy & Planning Council, Chinese for Affirmative Action, and the Asian American Studies Department at San Francisco State University which launched a reporting center on March 19, 2020. The center tracks and reports incidents of hate, violence, harassment, and discrimination against APPI across the United States. It also provides translation services, advocacy, and more.

In partnership with the Schack Art Center in Everett, WA; Bellevue Arts Museum in Bellevue, WA, Cascadia Art Museum in Edmonds, WA; and ShoreLake Arts Gallery in Lake Forest Park, WA; a portion of each purchase of origami crane earrings were donated to the non-profit organization, Stop AAPI Hate. A total of $3,000 was raised and donated to Stop AAPI Hate to support their work.