In 1972, Mr. Paulus Lee (李建生) founded SunSang Ivory Factory in Hong Kong. Relying on fashionable product designs and exquisite carving techniques, SunSang expanded its operations, opening stores in Japan, Europe, the United States, and other places across the globe.
In the mid-1970s, industry shifts took place due to restrictions on the import and export of ivory products, affecting both the ivory industry and the livelihoods of thousands of workers. Faced with this critical juncture, in 1976, Mr. Lee transferred his ivory carving techniques to the production of gemstone and 18K gold jewelry to found SunSang Accessories Co. Ltd. Since then, SunSang products have found success in international markets including Europe, America, Japan, and the Middle East.