Sybarite Jewellery is a British luxury jewellery brand founded in London in 2012[1] by Margarita and Alyona Prykhodko.

Sybarite Jewellery UK Limited
Company typePrivately held company
IndustryJewellery design
Founded2012
FounderMargarita Prykhodko (formerly Prysiazhniuk) & Alyona Prykhodko
HeadquartersKensington, London
Area served
Worldwide
ProductsHaute Jewellery, Fine Jewellery
Websitesybaritejewellery.com

The company is best known for kinetic jewellery, often featuring moving and mechanical elements combined with traditional jewellery-making techniques.[2] To create the designs, Sybarite uses gemstones combined with Gold and Platinum. Margarita Prykhodko (formerly Prysiazhniuk) personally develops the designs.

Founding

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In 2012 Sybarite Jewellery was founded when Margarita Prykhdko designed the first mechanic Dancing Rings with movements, the Dancing Doll Ring.[3] Using her training as an architect and engineer, Margarita combined Haute jewellery techniques with Kinetic art. Sybarite pieces were recognised by publications such as Tatler[4] and Harpers Bazaar.[3]

Recent history

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In 2016 Sybarite Jewellery presented their 'Waltz of The Flowers', 'Ballerina and the Tin Soldier’ collections at Baselworld in Switzerland.[5][6]

Sybarite hosts private events for VIP guests at venues including the Serpentine Gallery,[7] The Orangery at Kensington Palace[8] and The Arts Club.[9] Sybarite has also been showcased within Promenade Porto Cervo.[10]

In 2021 Sybarite Jewellery's founder and designer Margarita Pryhkodko was invited to take part in the jury panel of the ‘Jewellery Masterpiece Awards’,[11] which honours excellence and artistry in the jewellery world.

In 2022 Margarita joined the Tvorchestvo Society of Painters,[12] in Odesa. Margarita's paintings were included as part of the National Union of Artists of Ukraine.

Collections

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Sybarite offers a selection of one-of-a-kind pieces focusing on movement and intricate kinetic mechanisms, which were first implemented in the spinning rings, known as the Dancing Rings.[3] Based on the developed kinetic mechanism, the following collections were created:

  • Dancing Doll Collection[3]
  • Marry-Go-Round Ring[13]
  • Ballerina & the Steadfast Tin Soldier Collection[13]
  • Waltz of The Flowers Collection[13]
  • Four Seasons Collection[3]

The brand also offers a 12-pieces limited edition collections:

  • Fairies Earrings[14]
  • Briar Rose Collection
  • Prima Ballerina Collection[15]
  • Curiosities Collection[9]

Notable patrons

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Sybarite Jewellery has notable patrons, including significant figures such as Rihanna[16] and Elena Perminova.[8]

Awards

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  • 2021 – Fairies Kinetic Earrings - Gold A’Design Award[14] in Jewellery, Eye-wear, and Watch Design Category by the International Design Academy.
  • 2021 – Dancing Ballerina Kinetic Cocktail Ring – Silver A’Design Award[15] in Jewellery, Eye-wear, and Watch Design Category by the International Design Academy.
  • 2022 – Safety Pin Ring – Gold A’Design Award[17] in Jewellery, Eye-wear, and Watch Design Category by the International Design Academy.

Jury memberships

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  • 2021 – Margarita Prykhodko was invited to take part in the inaugural jury of the Jewellery Masterpiece Awards,[11] hosted by Tatyana Pfaifer.
  • 2022 – Margarita Prykhodko was invited to take part in the inaugural jury of the Jewellery Masterpiece Awards[18]

References

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  1. ^ "SYBARITE JEWELLERY UK LIMITED overview – Find and update company information – GOV.UK". find-and-update.company-information.service.gov.uk. Retrieved 9 November 2021.
  2. ^ "Sybarite fine jewellery: the luxury British brand that is full of fun surprises". www.thejewelleryeditor.com. 15 July 2014. Retrieved 10 November 2021.
  3. ^ a b c d e UK, Harper's BAZAAR (7 May 2014). "Introducing Sybarite". Harper's BAZAAR. Retrieved 10 November 2021.
  4. ^ "Sybarite lunch". Tatler. 22 May 2014. Retrieved 10 November 2021.
  5. ^ "BASELWORLD 2016 Day 7 Highlights". Solitaire Magazine. 23 March 2016. Retrieved 10 November 2021.
  6. ^ "Russian notes at Baselworld 2016". ORLOFF RUSSIAN MAGAZINE. 24 March 2016. Retrieved 10 November 2021.
  7. ^ "Sybarite Jewellery Dinner with Fiona Leahy Design". True Staging. Retrieved 10 November 2021.
  8. ^ a b "Dining at Kensington Palace with Sybarite". La Petite Anglaise. 25 November 2014. Retrieved 10 November 2021.
  9. ^ a b "SYBARITE BREAKFAST THE ARTS CLUB MAYFAIR LONDON, GEMOLOGUE". Gemologue. 27 May 2014. Retrieved 10 November 2021.
  10. ^ amministratore. "Porto Cervo Sybarite e i suoi gioielli". portofinoluxury.it (in Italian). Retrieved 10 November 2021.
  11. ^ a b DeMarco, Anthony. "'Jewelry Masterpiece Awards' To Present $100,000 To Jewelry Designers And Journalists". Forbes. Retrieved 10 November 2021.
  12. ^ "Присяжнюк Маргарита – Художники П-Х – Фотоальбомы – Общество художников-живописцев "Творчество"". tvorchestvo.at.ua. Retrieved 3 March 2022.
  13. ^ a b c "OF FAIRIES & TALES". Solitaire Magazine. 28 August 2016. Retrieved 10 November 2021.
  14. ^ a b Competition, A' Design Award &. "Fairies Kinetic Earrings by Margarita Prykhodko". competition.adesignaward.com. Retrieved 10 November 2021.
  15. ^ a b Competition, A' Design Award &. "Dancing Ballerina Kinetic Cocktail Ring by Margarita Prykhodko". competition.adesignaward.com. Retrieved 10 November 2021.
  16. ^ Sheena (4 December 2014). "Rihanna In DKNY x Cara Delevigne Hooded Jumpsuit". Haus of Rihanna. Retrieved 10 November 2021.
  17. ^ Competition, A' Design Award &. "Safety Pin Ring by Margarita Prykhodko". competition.adesignaward.com. Retrieved 1 September 2022.
  18. ^ "A' Design Award and Competition – Jury Members". competition.adesignaward.com. Retrieved 1 September 2022.