DIY Ukrainian jewelry. Ukrainian ethnic style in jewelry. How to organize a wedding in Ukrainian style

And today embroidery, which is decorated by hand, is rightfully considered a real source of energy and strength. Such blouses and shirts were worn by both women and men, wearing embroidered shirts on special occasions, holidays, and also at cheerful folk festivals. Today, embroidered shirt is not only an integral element of the national costume, but also a real trend of the fashion season.

An embroidered blouse or shirt in Ukrainian style is stylish, prestigious, fashionable and original. Today, when decorating it, at least one hundred original and folk embroidery techniques are used. By the way, embroidered shirt today is not necessarily a short blouse or shirt; it can take the form of a free-flowing Ukrainian-style dress, a tunic or midi, belted with a bright patterned sash.

The choice of embroidery today, just as in ancient times, is determined by the symbolism and relevance of the ornaments and patterns depicted on clothing. Geometric strict patterns are more typical for men's shirts. These are zigzag “doodles”, a symbol of a bracelet, embossed diamond-shaped lines and much more in a strict color combination, which is the personification of courage, masculinity and strength.

Women's patterns and ornaments amaze the imagination with the ornateness and filigree of fine work, complex weaving and fantasy. Colorful embroidery can be decorated with natural or floral motifs, openwork interlacing of vines, guns, and leaves. Colorful embroidery symbolizes youth, femininity, love, tenderness and chastity.

Dresses in Ukrainian style

Today, dresses in Ukrainian style are not only national clothes, but also independent stylish element a modern image of an active, sophisticated, business and elegant fashionista. Historically, Ukrainian dress was identified with tenderness and femininity. Today, dresses in Ukrainian style demonstrate genuine warmth, originality, as well as refined and extraordinary taste.

In order for the dress to truly reflect the ethnic culture of the Ukrainian people, to this day needlewomen use many various techniques for decorating clothes. Particularly popular when creating is the combination of light natural fabric as base element outfit, as well as contrasting embroidery. Among the most popular techniques are satin stitch and cross stitch embroidery, for special occasions and evening looks designers use embroidery with ribbons or beads. Such a dress in Ukrainian style can completely repeat National Costume people, and be a successful stylization of Ukrainian “folk”.

Among the variety of models, the main directions can be distinguished:

• Casual dresses in Ukrainian style. The difference between this outfit is the unique combination of simplicity of cut, femininity and light decoration in the form of embroidery only on the sleeve cuffs or collar.
  
• Dress in Ukrainian style for a cocktail or youth party. This may be a cut favored by active youth, repeating a simple tunic, but the presence of decor in the form of embroidery and accessories in the Ukrainian style is mandatory. This dress will highlight good taste.
  Stylish dress in Ukrainian style
• Evening, prom or Wedding Dress. The most exquisite cut, dear natural fabric and generous embroidery with satin stitch, satin ribbons or sparkling beads. This outfit will not go unnoticed, as it is a skillful and contrasting combination of modern style and national Ukrainian traditions.
  

Why, when choosing an original and extraordinary outfit, should the choice fall on a Ukrainian outfit? The answer is simple: at any event, be it a social event, youth party or a business dinner, Ukrainian motifs in a dress guarantee uniqueness and precious exclusivity to the look.

Shoes and hats

The national costume involves not only special clothing, but is also complemented by traditional shoes and hats. In Ukraine, as a rule, shoes were made from genuine leather. We all remember Gogol’s work “Evenings on a Farm near Dikanka”, where the charming Oksana asked Vakula to bring her red slippers. It's the red boots from soft skin with high tops were the dream of all Ukrainian beauties, but were available only to representatives of a rich family or nobility. Poor women, along with men, were content with wrinkles - boots made of leather, tied with ropes so that the top did not fall off while walking or working.

Head ones women's clothing, as a rule, were intended for married women and were supposed to completely cover the hair. The main ones were a kibalka, a scarf or a cap. But the young ones unmarried girls could openly demonstrate beauty, I decorate my head only with a wreath or bright satin ribbon. For men, a greater variety of hats was presented.

Accessories

Symbolic jewelry has always been a favorite accessory of Ukrainian women. It is difficult to imagine a full-fledged folk image without. Such decoration has long been considered not only a way to emphasize youth and tenderness. Even today, a wreath is a symbolic amulet, which is woven according to special rules, where each flower and ribbon of a special color symbolizes any personal qualities, desires or events. For example, young mothers decorated their heads with a wreath of roses; the traditional viburnum symbolized feminine beauty, chamomile - the innocence and purity of a girl’s soul. Traditionally, 12 flowers were woven together, symbolizing the character, thoughts and desires of the girl.

Integrity and harmony are determined by correctly selected accessories. Today, a wreath in the Ukrainian style has acquired new shapes and has become an integral element of a bright and stylish look. In addition to the wreath, Ukrainian female image Can't imagine without beads. Since ancient times, women of any age have worn beads, traditionally red, to celebrations. By the way, this decoration also had a secret magical meaning. It personified the sun, warmth, and also protected from evil, hatred, envy and temptation. Ukrainians called such beads “namist”, decorating themselves not only for holidays, but also for traditional family evening. Today, large red beads are stylish and modern decoration, complementing the charismatic Ukrainian image, introducing bright notes and coloring everyday life.

Today, the world's most famous fashion houses use Ukrainian motifs when creating their fashion collections.

A refined interpretation of folk elements, embodied in clothing, shoes and accessories, emphasizes the originality and originality of the image in a colorful ethnic style. Each element of Ukrainian costume is a whole embodiment of the era, a tribute to the traditions of our ancestors. Thanks to such a deep intellectual component, a special Ukrainian harmony is created.

Various decorations for modern woman are an integral part of her wardrobe. After all, they are the ones who make the beautiful half of humanity unique and charming.

We inherited the motifs of traditional jewelry from our ancestors. They invested deep sacred and protective meaning into these patterns. Even during the Trypillian culture, our ancestors wore jewelry and decorated their clothes with embroidery, appliqués, and painting.

Over the course of many centuries, clothing decorations have been changed and improved by folk craftsmen. At the end of the 19th and beginning of the 20th centuries, the most widespread traditional decorations: neck and chest items (necklace, salba, dukach, patserki, ducats, zgarda, gerdans, silyankas and others) as well as ear jewelry.

Breast decorations, which performed ritual and protective functions, protected a person from the evil eye and any disaster, were worn on the body. But what was worn over clothes served as a colorful addition to the traditional Ukrainian costume.

Women's jewelry in Ukrainian life became an obligatory part of the festive attire; it also had its own purpose and certain features. By the number of breast decorations, one could determine how wealthy their owner was.

Exposition in . Photo credit: IGotoWorld Photo Group.

Ukrainian peasant women, even poor ones, tried not to be inferior to each other in the number of different different decorations. Such jewelry was collected over several generations and passed down as a family heirloom. Sometimes a set of women's jewelry was worth more than a house or a pair of oxen.

Jewelry was bought at rural fairs and in shopping arcades major cities. Suppliers were mainly artisans, but some jewelry was brought from other countries.

Neck and chest decorations for clothing

Breast decorations occupied a special place in the attire of Ukrainian women. Removable jewelry, different in shape, color and material, harmoniously combined with each other and added unique sophistication to traditional Ukrainian clothing. The combination of different decorations was determined by local traditions. So:

• in Polesie they wore coral and amber beads;
• in Podolia, 5-10 threads of corals were supplemented with a thread of “troublemakers” (beads made of mother-of-pearl shells), a chain with coins and a small glass necklace;
• The Dnieper region preferred corrals, dukach with a bow or glass beads with coins, the neck was decorated with beaded “bows”;
• in Western Ukraine, traditional beads were supplemented with “written” patserkas and beaded “silyankas”.
• in the Hutsul region, special importance was given to the brass (mosyazhny) necklace - zgarda, rustle.

Necklace

The necklace was distributed throughout Ukraine and had many varieties. The greatest value was a necklace made of expensive natural materials: corals, amber, pearls, garnets; as well as glass, smalt. Topping the list was a coral necklace., it was called: good necklace, real necklace, real corals, wise necklace. Corals at that time were not a cheap decoration; peasants with little income could not always buy such a necklace.

1 photo: necklace. Coral, metal. Second half of the 19th century. 2 photos: b mustache with buttons. Coral, metal. Cherkasy region, 19th century. Photo source: honchar.org.ua.

The material for making such a necklace was the skeletons of coral polyps, mostly red. They were mined in the warm waters of the Mediterranean region and brought to Ukraine mainly from Venice.

Coral necklaces varied in size, quality, finish and color. The so-called unprocessed “prickly” necklace was considered cheaper - it consisted of small cylinders cut into tube shapes. Red corals, processed in the form of ovals or barrels, especially with large beads in the center, were highly valued. Often the largest central bead on each strand was set in silver. The number of threads of such a necklace often reached 25; such luxury testified to the woman’s wealth. Crosses, gold coins, and silver beads (reefs, buttons) were often added to the necklace.

Traditions of wearing a necklace

• During fasting or mourning, the red necklace was not worn; it was replaced with a cheaper glass one with a dull color.
• After 40 years, women generally did not wear a necklace, but this was not prohibited. Many people wore a necklace in old age, but mostly of a dark color and in small quantities.
• Bad omen was to break the necklace, this foreshadowed misfortune.
• People believed that whoever wears a coral necklace will not be affected by any spell.

The amber necklace was also very common in our country. Stones were mined in Volyn, in some places in the Middle Dnieper region, and in the Carpathian region. A string of amber sometimes reached below the middle of the chest and was most often worn in combination with coral. The owners of such a necklace believed that amber brought good health and improved complexion.

Written Patserki were considered one of the most expensive at that time. A blown necklace made of multi-colored Murano glass was brought from Venice. It consisted mainly of one thread. Round beads were hand-painted with colored enamels and inlaid with gold.

Photo 1: wedding necklace. Glass, inlay, gilding, silver coins, copper bells, brass clasps. Hutsul region, second half of the 19th century. Photo 2: necklace “written patzerki”. Glass, inlay, painting, gilding. Hutsul region, 19th century. Photo source: honchar.org.ua. From the monograph by Annie Vrochinskaya “Ukrainian folk women’s jewelry of the 19th - early 20th centuries.”

They also made more affordable patserki from cheap multi-colored glass. Often beads of different colors were strung on one thread, which gave the product brightness and uniqueness.

Necklace 1930-1950. Author of the photo: Irina Haluschak.

Screwtape- this is how mother of pearl was simply called in everyday life. According to popular beliefs, this decoration personified girlish innocence; it was worn “so that men would not trouble women.” In Ukraine, such a necklace was considered a curiosity, so it was quite expensive.

Salba- neck decoration, worn mainly in Bukovina. The basis was a fabric on which coins, mostly silver, were attached. The number of sewn coins often exceeded twelve rows. Such decorations are also an integral part of the national costumes of the Turkic peoples.

Clothing and jewelry (salba) from the fund. Photo source: twitter.com/Cherries_UP.

Dukach (Lichman)- the basis of such decoration were Austrian ducats or Russian rubles. The coin was hung from a metal bow decorated with stones. Also, instead of coins, metal images with images of the Mother of God and saints were used, which were often made in workshops at monasteries.

The dukach was always worn on top of a necklace in the most visible place. Women were very proud of this decoration; its presence testified to the property status of the hostess. Dukachs were passed down from generation to generation and, together with other jewelry, often made up the dowry of the future bride.

Corals with silver coins (Polish zlotys with Jadwiga 1932-1933).

Ducats are a type of necklace. Using a specially attached eyelet, coins were strung onto a colored wool thread, often combined with corals or beads, sometimes with silver crosses. They used silver or gold coins of royal mintage.

Zgarda- traditional Hutsul decoration of cult significance. Its basis is made of copper cast crosses, in the spaces between them there are tubes or spirals made of brass or copper. They were strung on a strap, lace or wire, from one to three threads. This decoration harmoniously combines paganism and Christianity - a metal cross and various religious ornaments. A large number of crosses on the zgarda indicated the prosperity of the family.

Scanned page from Oksana Kosmina’s book “Ukrainian People’s Assembly”, 2006.

• Necklace made of Venetian glass and amber, Carpathians.
• Women's chest decoration zgarda with crosses, Hutsul region.

Rustle- this jewelry was made and worn in the Hutsul region. The metal necklace consists of small round buboes (“rattles”), this ringing decoration is also called “Sorokovtsy”.

Beaded jewelry

Beadwork in Ukraine has a very long history. In our country, beads were known back in the days of Kievan Rus. For the first time, beads began to be made in the territory of Ancient Egypt. Artificial pearls made of opaque glass were called "busra" (plural "beads"). Beads came to Europe from Byzantium, and later from Venice. The period of greatest popularity of this decoration in Ukraine occurred at the end of the 18th and beginning of the 19th centuries. At that time, the main supplier of beads was the Czech Republic.

Beaded jewelry has become widespread in a significant part of the western regions of Ukraine and in some areas of the north and center.

Products made from cast colored beads perfectly complemented the outfit of Ukrainian peasant women. Such jewelry always looked elegant and delicate. They all differ in shape and color, as well as in execution technique. Beads were strung without a needle, only with thread; for this purpose, its tip was lubricated with wax to make it harder.

The most common were neck and chest decorations made of beads, these are gerdans and crises. Each of them had a certain ornament, color and local names. Very often the same decoration was called differently in different villages.

Decorations in the form of a narrow ribbon or a rounded lace collar were woven from colored beads on a hair or silk base.

Neck decorations made of beads were called “gerdans”, “gerdanki”, “edges”, “links”, “ladders”, “rows”, “navels”, etc.

In the photo is Gerdan. Pattern of the early 20th century, Snyatyn district, Ivano-Frankivsk region.

The names of clothing decorations come from the technique of stringing (strengthening) beads - “silyanki”, “silyovanki”, “silenki”. Interweaving of threads with beads among themselves - “braids”.

Reconstruction of an ancient “silyanka”, .

Krises are round beaded collars that covered the shoulders and chest of the young lady. Their width reached 20 cm or more. They mostly wore several collars of varying lengths and widths on holidays.

Ear jewelry

Ukrainian peasant women were very fond of a variety of earrings, this is one of oldest species traditional women's jewelry. At that time, girls' ears were pierced quite often. early age, often starting at age two. To do this, they used thin, sharp earrings that remained until the wound healed. Children wore mostly copper earrings, girls and respectable married women mostly silver, gilded or gold, everything depended on the property status of the family.

There are quite a lot of different folk beliefs associated with this decoration:

• people believed that wearing earrings helped relieve headaches;
• first wedding night the bride had to take off her earrings;
• during times of mourning or fasting, women wore modest hoop-shaped earrings;
• losing earrings was considered a bad sign; it foreshadowed misfortune.

At that time the range of earrings was quite diverse: chatterers, stomachs, forget-me-nots, snakes, knyshiks, teas, ducks, butterflies, berries, tops and others. Pendants - bolts, telipons - were often attached to earrings. In the Hutsul region, pear-shaped earrings were common.

Photo source: honchar.org.ua. Earrings in the photo:

• a) Poltava region, late 18th century.
• b) Cherkasy region, early 20th century.
• c) Earrings “balls with butterflies”. Cherkasy region, late 19th century.
• d) Cherkasy region, late 19th century.
• e) Chernihiv region, mid-18th century.
• e) Pendants for earrings. Chernihiv region, mid-18th century.

And yet the most popular were the so-called “months” and “crescents”, “inflated”, “donuts”. The shape was similar to a bent moon, suspended by the horns. They were flat and “blown”; the first ones were decorated with light engraving, often in the form of a branch with a flower framed in the form of small dots. Such earrings were worn mainly by married and elderly women.

Earrings from the private collection of S. Potapenko. Earrings from the late 19th - early 20th centuries, Chigirin region. Photo source: chigirinzapovidnyk.org.ua.

Where to see traditional Ukrainian jewelry

Works: all days except Tuesday. From 10:00 to 18:00.

Entrance: adults - 40 UAH. Students, pensioners - 20 UAH. Schoolchildren - 10 UAH.

Address: Lavrskaya street, 9, building 29.

Photo source: Kievtown.net.

• . The exhibitions of the center of folk culture highlight the beauty of folk life, the national and Christian ideals of Ukrainians.

Works: from Tuesday to Sunday. From 10:00 to 17:30.

Entrance: adults - 30 UAH. Students, pensioners and schoolchildren - 10 UAH.

Address: Lavrskaya street, 19.

Ukrainian jewelry, which was formed over many centuries, fortunately, has not lost its attractiveness. Modern fashionistas are increasingly using jewelry in the Ukrainian ethno style.

Today you can buy women’s jewelry with Ukrainian motifs, and even exact copies, in souvenir shops. Why not make the decoration yourself? You already know how our great-great-grandmothers made them.

A lot of words have been said about the beauty of the Ukrainian national costume. It is not for nothing that the national costume of Ukrainians is considered one of the most colorful and attractive in the whole world. Various decorations, just like men's ones, they were not just wardrobe items, but also reliable amulets. Today I will introduce you to the national jewelry of Ukrainians and the functions that they performed.

Various folk decorations can be divided into two types: those worn on the body and those worn over clothing. The first performed ritual and protective functions, protecting people from the evil eye and damage. But the accessories worn over clothing were eloquent evidence of the owner’s wealth.

Gerdan is a woven chest decoration in the form of two strips of beads, which are connected at the front by a medallion. They dressed over their heads. Interestingly, this jewelry was previously worn by both women and men. In the eastern part of the country, gerdans were unknown, but were widely used in Galicia. Gerdan was considered a powerful amulet; it could not be given to another person or given to someone else to wear. The designs on the gerdan were usually coordinated with the embroideries of a particular area on the shirts.

Braids or Sylyanki- These are even strips of beads that are tied at the back of the neck. These decorations got their name from the method of their manufacture - “sylyannya”, stringing beads onto a thread. Braids, 2-3 cm thick, were everyday decorations for Ukrainian women and served as a talisman. Depending on the ornament, braids could protect against the evil eye and damage, and attract good luck or vital energy. The Hutsuls sewed a beaded ribbon onto a red cloth - it was believed that this increased the protective power of the amulet.

One of holiday decorations were crises- collars up to 20 cm wide. They decorated the neck, while completely covering the women’s shoulders and chest. On the holiday, women could wear several collars of different colors, lengths and widths at once.

Zgardy were made of metal and consisted of several rows of strung crosses. They were attached to the back of the neck with the help of two discs - chaprags, on which solar symbols were depicted: a wheel with a pair of spokes or circles. Zgardas were one of the most powerful Ukrainian amulets, and were worn exclusively under clothing.

One of the most popular breast decorations in the Hutsul region were rustles- metal necklaces in the shape of small bells. Researchers believe that this is the oldest of all known national decorations.

The cheapest, and therefore the most accessible for the majority of the population, were. They were made of multi-colored glass. Large beads were decorated with gold and painted with colored paints.

The category of inexpensive jewelry can also include pearls— necklaces made of translucent glass. As a rule, many pearls of different colors and lengths were worn around the neck.

Coralie consisted of small cylindrical beads strung in several rows. The number of times (rows) could reach 30 pieces. When my father went to the fair toor chobots, then his daughters certainly begged him to bring several rows of corrals or patsyorkas. These were, perhaps, the only jewelry available to the common people.

Ducats- these are nothing more than coins strung on a thread. Could be intertwined with beads. These were one of the most expensive breast decorations, as they were made from real gold coins. The presence of this decoration emphasized the status of the owner. Only rich ladies wore ducats. They also formed the basis of the bride's dowry. They could be used to pay for certain goods, since the cost of such decoration could reach the annual salary of the average resident of the country.

Dukach or lichman occupied a central place in the entire complex of women's jewelry. The dukach consisted of two parts: a medallion with a hole and a bow that was tied around the neck. Dukach was not a talisman, however, it was a distinctive sign of wealthy people. This is one of the most expensive Ukrainian jewelry. The basis for the medallion was gold, gilded and silver coins of various denominations. Special attention They also paid attention to the bow: it could be of different colors, decorated with inserts of glass or precious stones.

As you have probably noticed, Ukrainian national jewelry is very beautiful and colorful. They can be combined with each other to in no particular order, just as our ancestors did. Breast decorations are not forgotten today, and many girls wear them not only at themed events, but also in everyday life. Thus, in stores you can often find gerdans, corals, patzorkas, and pearls. For obvious reasons, ducats and dukaches today are more like museum pieces than jewelry. If your mother or grandmother still has national necklaces, and you don’t know what to wear them with, then you need to go to any other city. The ethnic style of clothing is especially in demand today, which is what sparks interest in previously forgotten Ukrainian embroidered shirts and jewelry.

Our national costume is called one of the most attractive and colorful in the world. Beautiful and wise Ukrainian women knew how to dress elegantly and choose jewelry to match themselves. Modern designers and jewelers admire the products of the past and create stylized, authentic accessories based on them. Previously, it was believed that jewelry had a special meaning and protected housewives from the evil eye and evil spirits. Many of them have long been forgotten, and some can be seen in museums. These masterpieces are worth remembering!

Here are the 10 most famous and popular Ukrainian national jewelry:

1.Zgarda

This traditional neck ornament-amulet consisted of several rows of copper crosses, between which there were metal tubes, corals or spirals. All this was strung on a wire, strap or cord, and small disks with solar symbols were used as a clasp. The abundance of crosses on the zgarda was a sign of family wealth. It is worth saying that all women tried to acquire the most beautiful jewelry so as not to be inferior to the neighbors. Sometimes the contents of the boxes were worth more home or a pair of oxen.

2.Salba

This was the name given to a bib made of fabric, embroidered with local and “overseas” silver coins. Their number could exceed 12 rows. Salbs were adored in Bukovina.

3.Dukach

This decoration was a medal-shaped coin with a metal bow, which was worn over a necklace. The dukach was considered a valuable decoration and a source of pride. It was worn prominently and passed down from generation to generation. The first dukachs were awarded to the Cossacks for their service. And they gave them to their lovers and daughters.

4.Balamuts

Such necklaces made of mother-of-pearl beads were otherwise called “white troublemakers.” They personified beauty, innocence and were designed to protect girls from excessive male attention. Charms and medallions were often added to the beads. In Ukraine they were considered a curiosity.

5. Rustle

Metal beads made from miniature bells were the hallmark of the Hutsul region. They say this is one of the most ancient Ukrainian jewelry.

6.Gerdans

These oblong breast decorations made of two strips of multi-colored beads were worn by both men and women. Their ornament served as a protective symbol and differed depending on the area. Gerdan could not be given away or lent to other people.

7.Crises

This name hides the wide round beaded collars that covered the chest and shoulders. IN holidays women wore several multi-colored krises of different sizes at once.

8.Coral beads (corals)

This popular piece of jewelry made from many rows of small coral beads was also called the “wise necklace.” Corals differed in finish, size and quality. Large oval red beads bound in silver were especially prized. Girls from wealthy families wore up to 30 coral threads, which were a symbol of their wealth and health.

9.Pissed patzyorks

Blown beads made of painted cheap or expensive Murano glass. The drawing was applied manually using colored enamels. Sometimes these bright items were inlaid with gold.

10.Hryvnia

This short metal necklace resembles a crescent-shaped hoop. The hryvnia was made from gold, silver or inexpensive alloys. It gained popularity back in the 10th century and symbolized the status of its owner.

Conclusion

Ukrainian women also loved earrings. Little girls wore copper ones, while young girls and married ladies preferred silver or gold ones. It was believed that earrings help relieve headaches. Among the favorite shapes are crescents, months, bagels, as well as animal and plant patterns. And if you complement the look with embroidered shirt and a lush wreath... A sight for sore eyes!

Ukrainian women have always been bright and irresistible. Our national jewelry is an unsurpassed masterpiece of folk craftsmanship. Many of them have not lost their relevance and are waiting in the wings. This is a subject of our pride and sincere admiration. Do you have coral beads or a beaded necklace? We would try everything on the list! You need to love yourself and be sure to pamper yourself with beautiful jewelry. In our stores you will find many “precious surprises” and interesting collections. We will be glad to meet you!

Any outfit will sparkle in a completely new way if you add one small detail to it - a correctly selected and, importantly, original decoration. Silver and gold, stones and wood, fantasy and minimalism, neoclassicism and art nouveau...We selected 7 brands jewelry, among which, we are sure, you will find exactly the product that will become a highlight in your image. And, as always, they are all made in Ukraine!

kochut

The idea to create a jewelry brand kochut belongs to three brothers from Uzhgorod: Yuri, Roman and Igor. The brothers-jewelers began making their first products while still at school. Having seen these jewelry at least once, you will never confuse them with any other brand - each product is original and modern. We think that fantasy lovers will especially appreciate their rings, they look so magical. Jewelers make almost all their jewelry with their own hands, sometimes using modern technologies 3D modeling, and also use the rare Mokume Gane metal joining technique. And, by the way, it was they who came up with the idea of ​​​​creating the first jewelry in the world with gallium.

Lena Yastreb

Jewelry brand Lena Yastreb on the Ukrainian market for several years. His main directions are neoclassicism and animalism. The main motive is convenience, aesthetics and individuality. Interestingly, in addition to original decorations made of silver and gold for women and men, there is also a children's line. This year’s plans include working with new materials, such as plastic and wood, their combination with precious stones and metals, and developing limited editions and art objects. You can view the products and purchase them online on the website, and you can try on new items and exclusive jewelry, even something that is not yet on the website, in the concept store 11SilverSpace in the center of the capital on the street. Malaya Zhitomirskaya 9-B (you can also get a discount for checking in there).

Dari Jewelry

Dari Chernikova has been in the field of jewelry design for about 5 years, but the decision to found her own brand came 2 years ago. The main vector for the designer is simplicity, which, of course, is manifested in the style of her sophisticated products. Rings, earrings, pendants and bracelets look quite laconic, but at the same time they have life. For example, two “Sea” rings will never be identical: the enamel coating is mixed anew each time and consists of several colors, which after baking acquire a unique gradient. Or take the “The Universe” series of jewelry: the entire lunar surface is created by hand and looks very mesmerizing. Coming soon brand Dari Jewelry presents a small collection that will be a real surprise for spring. Jewelry can be found in the showrooms “The One”, “Apartment 31”, in the concept store “Window to the Courtyard”, in Lviv in the gallery “Shchos Tsikave”, deliveries are expected soon to “Cocoon space” in Odessa and “ MEL" in Kharkov.

Hovsepyan Designs

His experiments in jewelry making designer Arthur Hovsepyan started in 2012, and three years later launched his own brand Hovsepyan Designs , specializing mainly in the production of bracelets, earrings and rings. Arthur makes his unusual products himself using the traditional handmade method in a minimalist style. The material for them is mainly silver, although the master likes to experiment with alloys of metals such as copper and gold.

Maya

Brand Creator Maya— jewelry artist Maya Kotelnitskaya, graduate of the Lviv Academy of Arts. In her work, the designer combines boldness and complexity of ideas, paying attention to how jewelry works on the human body. Maya studies both the ancient jewelry traditions of the peoples of the world and the most sophisticated and vibrant period in history jewelry art- Art Nouveau. When working on her amazing jewelry, she prefers to experiment with stones and metals, as well as use non-standard materials such as wood, glass, porcelain and fragments of antiques.