Key Takeaways:
• Yuliya Kutovaya Jewelry launched the Lagan Osmium collection, featuring the world’s rarest and densest metal, crystalline osmium.
• The collection blends traditional Uzbek “”Islimi”” patterns and the symbol of the lagan plate with innovative jewelry materials.
• The jewelry features a modular design where the central osmium element can be removed, and will be showcased at the GemGenève exhibition in Switzerland.
Jewelry designer Yuliya Kutovaya presents the new Lagan Osmium collection, created in collaboration with Osmium Institute. The collection embodies a contemporary design approach, merging tradition with innovation.
At the core of the concept lies the aesthetic of traditional Eastern culture combined with the uniqueness of osmium as an innovative jewelry material.
“The idea for the collection originated from the image of the Uzbek lagan — a round, decorated serving plate traditionally placed at the center of the table, around which guests gather. In my imagination, I sought to unite this symbol of Eastern hospitality with a material that represents something truly unique and captivating. Osmium became a metaphor for the central element around which form and ornament are built,” says Yuliya Kutovaya.
Crystalline osmium is an innovative platinum group metal — the rarest and densest precious metal in the world. It is highly resistant to external influences, and its natural structure does not require cutting.
The Lagan Osmium pieces are adorned with the refined vegetal “Islimi” pattern — a traditional Eastern ornament commonly found in wood carving. The tactile relief of the jewelry conveys the sensation of natural surfaces, while the contemporary interpretation of the ornament reflects Uzbekistan’s artistic heritage.
The design allows for transformation: the central osmium element can be easily removed.
The collection already has its own story. Last year, Yuliya Kutovaya presented her design at the Osmium Visionary Contest in Germany and subsequently continued her creative collaboration with the Osmium Institute. The collection will be showcased in May at the international exhibition GemGenève in Switzerland.
About the Company
Yuliya Kutovaya Jewelry specializes in demi-couture jewelry. The showroom and production are based in Tashkent. The brand is distinguished by its unique style and design. The collections feature gold, natural gemstones, and pearls, all handcrafted.
Founder Yuliya Kutovaya is a winner of international jewelry design competitions, including the Swarovski Gemstones, Junwex, and Charming East 2023 competitions. Since 2025, the brand ambassador has been the Uzbek model Vazira John.
