Ukrainian jewelry house KOCHUT has received international recognition at one of the industry's key platforms, Milano Jewelry Week. According to the brand's press service, transmitted to Wave RBC.UA, the 'Bird and Flowers' ring, crafted from gold and diamonds, was honored with an award in the 'Creativity' category. For Ukrainian jewelry art, this is yet another indicator that original work from the country competes on equal terms with global houses at international exhibitions.
Award for Creativity
Curators of the selection committee chose six pieces by the brand for display, but it was the 'Bird and Flowers' ring that won recognition from the jury. The piece depicts a small bird perched on a branch among flowers—a composition where a natural detail becomes the main subject. According to KOCHUT representatives, attention to such details has long been a hallmark of the house: the brand's jewelry clearly reflects the forms of leaves, flowers, tree bark, and other natural elements.
Event Context: Milano Jewelry Week
This year, Milano Jewelry Week gathered over 400 exhibitors from about 60 countries. The program encompassed dozens of events—from exclusive exhibitions of high and vintage jewelry in historical palazzos to open lectures and panel discussions held at Sotheby's. KOCHUT represented Ukraine within the Artistar Jewels contemporary jewelry exposition and became one of more than 200 international participants. In addition to the award-winning ring, the exposition included the 'Bird and Flowers' pendant, the 'Peonies' ring and earrings made of gold with topaz, and the 'Forest Veil' pendant crafted from white gold and diamonds.
Natural Aesthetics as a Brand Signature
The image of a bird has previously brought domestic recognition to KOCHUT: earlier, another ring by the brand—'Bird on a Branch'—entered the Treasury of the National Museum of the History of Ukraine. Thus, the Milan award continues a tradition where natural themes serve not as mere decoration, but as the foundation of the house's signature language.
New Release in Milan — A Thimble
A special novelty in the KOCHUT exposition was an unusual piece of jewelry—a white gold and diamond thimble, which was publicly unveiled for the very first time at Milano Jewelry Week. The brand plans to hold a full-scale presentation of the new item later. 'It is a great honor for us to represent Ukraine by doing what we do best. It is especially valuable to receive international recognition specifically for creativity, as our jewelry is always rooted in an original idea,' the house emphasized, adding that participation in the exhibition is an opportunity to show the world not only jewelry, but also culture, traditions, and craftsmanship.
The Brand's Journey: From 2013 to Global Markets
KOCHUT was founded in 2013 by brothers Yuriy, Ihor, and Roman Kochut. Over 13 years, the brand has become recognizable in Ukraine and expanded into the markets of the USA, the European Union, and other regions. Its jewelry is worn by Ukrainian and global celebrities, including singer Nadia Dorofeeva, ONUKA frontwoman Nata Zhyzhchenko, and French performer Zaz. In 2025, Hollywood actor Orlando Bloom appeared on a BBC broadcast wearing a bracelet created by KOCHUT in collaboration with the UNBROKEN rehabilitation center to support Ukrainian defenders.
