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- Mikhail V. Luzhnikov
- MIREA – Russian Technological University
- Tatyana L. Makarova
- MIREA – Russian Technological University
- Flora symbols in modern Russian jewellery
- Luzhnikov M. V., Makarova T. L. Flora symbols in modern Russian jewellery. Technologies & Quality. 2026. No 2(72). P. 62–69. (In Russ.) https://doi.org/ 10.34216/2587-6147-2026-2-72-62-69.
- DOI:
https://doi.org/10.34216/2587-6147-2026-2-72-62-69
- УДК:
671.12:7.045
- EDN:
PLWOOU
- Publish date:
2026-04-27
- Annotation:
This article examines the field of jewelry design. It explores current trends in the use of floral symbols in jewelry design in modern Russia. Through an analysis of iconic material, the authors identified the most frequently used floral symbols in contemporary Russian jewelry designs. It is noted that there are many variations in the use of flora symbols in products, with fictional plants being particularly popular.The article examines jewelry designs by well-knowned brands that incorporate botanical symbolism. Conclusions are drawn about the characteristics of these designs. It was found that the majority of jewelry designs featuring botanical symbols utilize the symbols “Flower”, “Leaf” and “Fruit”. It has been determined that a number of solutions by modern designers are eclectic in meaning (as well as form, pattern and color). The results of this study can be applied by contemporary specialists to develop qualitatively new designs and implement similar projects in Russia.
- Keywords:
symbol, jewelry symbol, decoration symbol, flora, “Flower” symbol, “Leaf” symbol, “Fruit” symbol, plant motifs, plant symbolism, jewellery, contemporary art
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- Author's info:
Mikhail V. Luzhnikov, MIREA – Russian Technological University, Moscow, Russia, luzhnikov.m@yandex.ru; https://orcid.org/0009-0006-0254-1400
- Co-author's info:
Tatyana L. Makarova, MIREA – Russian Technological University, Moscow, Russia, artasymbol11@gmail.com; https://orcid.org/0000-0002-5251-3225
