Holly's journey began in Beijing, where she worked as an interpreter in the local pearl markets. After relocating to the United States, Holly relied on entrepreneurial grit to build her brand from the ground up. Starting in 2005, Holly operated a traveling pop-up shop that toured over 50 hospitals across the West Coast. Today, while her flagship gallery sits alongside global icons like Hermès and Prada, Holly remains deeply connected to her roots, continuing to host fundraiser trunk shows that benefit the hospitals where her business first began.

Holly’s artistry focuses on applying a modern twist to traditional pearls. Her designs frequently pair high-quality saltwater and freshwater varieties with precious and semi-precious gemstones, sterling silver, and gold.