“The Art of Stone —
a Legacy of Generations”
Valentyna Zhytnyk
— is a jewelry designer, gemologist, and artist whose work emerges at the intersection of precise knowledge and intuitive sensitivity to beauty.
She works with natural gemstones as living matter — with care and respect, revealing their character and inner strength.
Each of her creations is more than an ornament; it is a personal symbol, a story captured in the form and light of stone.
Her signature style unites fine jewelry craftsmanship, artistic vision, and a profound understanding of the nature of materials.
Areas of Expertise
“My brand embodies feminine strength. L’Impératrice is created for women who dare to stand out
— the heroines of our time.”
My journey…
began with movement and discipline — with ballet, fashion, and the stage, which taught me to perceive form, balance, and the energy of the body.
An international modeling career opened the world to me and offered experience with aesthetics at the highest level — from New York to Asia.
Alongside this, I pursued education in journalism, international law, and gemology.
Studying at the Gemological Institute of America became a turning point: it was there that knowledge of gemstones transformed into both a profession and a calling.
Working with a leading jewelry house and later founding my own brand became a natural continuation of this path.
This is how my jewelry collections and art projects with natural gemstones were born — as a dialogue between culture, material, and personal history.
For me, jewelry art is neither a trend nor adornment for the sake of adornment.
It is a language through which stones can speak.
Media
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“Zgarda” as a Cultural Code: Interview with Valentyna Zhytnyk about Her Jewelry Piece in the House of Ukraine Museum, the Role of Education, and Ukraine’s Cultural Diplomacy in the WorldRead
