Title: Glamour of Pearl and Jade
Type: Fashion Drama
Episodes: 82 episodes
Starring: Sam Liu, Chris Tang, Joyce Tong, Maggie Lau, Miki Shiao, Bosco Wong, Charmaine Sheh, Gary Wong, Sonia Mak, Michael Guan, Derrick Wong, David Chiang, Yue Hua, Daniel Lui, Honglie Chen
Subtitles: Chinese
First Broadcast: October 20, 2008 - February 8, 2009
Time: Every Monday to Friday 21:30-22:30
Introduction:
"Glamour of Pearl and Jade" mainly tells the story of three sisters-in-law who married into wealthy families: Maggie Lau,黎姿, and Joyce Tong. The eldest sister Maggie Lau is career-oriented and works hard; the second sister 黎姿 has a more simple personality and values love above all; the third sister Joyce Tong is ambitious and assertive. The three sisters marry three wealthy individuals. Due to business competition among their husbands, the three sisters also fall out with each other at one point. The producer of the drama, Chi Kei-yi, stated that unlike traditional long TVB dramas, "Glamour of Pearl and Jade" does not involve family grudges like "who is whose illegitimate child," nor does it have "fighting and killing." Instead, it focuses more on human conflicts and touches people emotionally. Additionally, the drama provides a detailed depiction of the upper class, which is another major highlight.
The story revolves around three newly-born sisters with different personalities -- Ya Yan, Ya Tong, and Ya Si. They are noble and elegant, with royal blood flowing through their veins, and every gesture exudes the grace of young ladies from distinguished families. On the path of life, they meet the city's young talents. They know how to enjoy life, whether it be savoring red wine, smoking cigars, sailing out to sea, or racing yachts on the waves. They meet, fall in love, and part ways with them, getting caught up in the world of commercial warfare. Together, they grow, reflect, awaken, and experience the ups and downs of life. Life is like a diamond; its nobility doesn't lie in fame and power but in sincerity and loyalty. Only then can life be like a diamond, eternal and unchanging, radiating undying brilliance.