Brooches
Turtledoves
The story of a family who waited many years for the birth of their first child.
This brooch became their heirloom — a cherished symbol of hope and love. What you see here is the artist’s personal recreation; the original remains with the family.
What did the artist hope to convey through this work? A human heart, delicately formed by two birds, nestled closely in a quiet embrace. They coo softly, almost imperceptibly, about the coming of new life — a message not heard, but perhaps read in the finest feathers of the doves.
On the reverse side lies a different story — one of endurance and struggle. Rose branches with thorns fill the inner space like arteries, pulsing with the lifeblood of existence, reminding us that every precious moment is born through both tenderness and trial.
Gold, hot enamel
Moscow, 2015
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Pendants
Swallows
"The nature around us is many-sided and beautiful. It can be a flower, a tree, a green shoot or a tiny bug, sometimes invisible to the human eye. I always contemplate this world with great interest in the hope of reflecting at least a fraction of its perfection in my works," says Ilgiz Fazulzyanov.
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The master often compares his works to a notebook with many notes and sketches from life. For example, the Swallow pendant tells a story that happened in Turkey: despite the southern heat of August, it suddenly started pouring rain, and these charming birds began flying out of the rock, which had many nests. This very moment is accurately captured in the jewelry masterpiece.