Detail. Brooch-transformer ‘Autumn kiss’. Tompak, gold, agate, amethyst. Mixed technique. 2003. Work by Russian jeweler Vladimir Dmitrievich Khakhalkin
Russian jeweler Vladimir Dmitrievich Khakhalkin
Born in 1946 in Sverdlovsk (Yekaterinburg now), V.D. Khakhalkin is a talented Russian jeweler who has international recognition. Khakhalkin graduated from the Art College of S.P. Diaghilev in 1960, and the Sverdlovsk Art and Vocational School in 1963, specializing in jewelry. Immediately after graduation, since 1963 he worked as a jeweler at the Sverdlovsk plant “Russian gems”. Already in 1964 he created jewelry that was approved for mass production.
Working in 1972 – 1977 as the head artist of the Machine-Building Plant, Vladimir got acquainted with various technologies of metal processing. Traditionally, the artist uses gems and unconventional materials: decorative glass, slag, mirrors, etc. As for metals, he gives preference to the base, and likes to use brass alloy.
He received lots of awards and prizes of the international memorial fund of Karl Faberge: orders of Mikhail Perkhin, Franz Birbaum, and Karl Faberge. Among his titles – “the court jeweler”, “Honorary Jeweler”, and “Master” and “Honorable Jeweler”. Also, he is the owner of the Gold Badge “Jewelry House – Russia”, medals and two cups of Russia.
His works are in collections of museums and private collections in Russia, the Czech Republic, Germany, Sweden, the United States, and other countries.
The phenomenon of time – Brooch ‘Oligarch’, Hairpin ‘Bankrupt. Metal, gilding, silvering, quartz, carnelian‘Ice’ Necklace. Silver, gilding, automotive glassThe Golden Fleece. Brooch. Brass, smoky quartz, zircon, gildingVladimir Khakhalkin
Works by Russian jeweler Vladimir Dmitrievich Khakhalkin
Birch juice necklace and earrings. Brass, nickel, gilding, zircons, erklez. Casting, forging, chasing. 2004Christmas Evening, necklace. Metal, gilding, morion, rauchtopaz, moss agate, glass. Casting, forging, bending, solderingFireplace – Hryvnia-decoration. Melchior, nickel, copper, carnelian. Mixed technique. 1983Frosty Baptizing. Metal, silver, circon, mirror, mixed media. 2009Heat. Brooch 1980. Gilding, fire opal, zirconiumHryvnia Laminaria. 1984. Melchior, gold, ophite, noble coilI had a dream of rain. Brooch-pendantIndian summer bracelet. 1983. Melchior, copper, brass, turquoise, lapis lazuliJewelry panel ‘Mountain Sonata’. Nickel, silver, zircon. Mixed technique. 2002Lagoon brooch. 2001. Melchior, bronze, shell, glassLagoon, earrings. 2001. Melchior, bronze, shell, glassLife, Tears and love necklace. Brass, gilding, nickel, Tourmaline quartz, zircons. Mixed technique. 2004Nesmeyana (folk character, never laughing princess). Nickel, silver, aquamarine, zircon, blue spinelPanel ‘Secrets of the bottom of the sea’. Metal, silvering, gilding, moss agate. Casting, forging, chasing, soldering. 2006Pendant brooch ‘Autumn kiss’. Tompak, gold, agate, amethyst. 2003Roots of life, silver necklace. Melchior, silvering, quartz, zircons, mixed technique. 2009‘Summer dreams’ necklace and earrings. Silver, nickel silver, nickel‘The Last Hero’ totem. Nickel, silver, morion, corundum, sapphire, blue spinel, zircon, black phianite, alpanite, emeraldThe mirror of one’s heart. Earrings. Metal, gilding, rauchtopaz. Casting, forging, soldering. 2006Winter cherry necklace. 1996. Melchior, silver, cornelianRoots of life, Suspension. Metal, silver, moss agate, zircon. 2009Secrets of the seabed, a set. Metal, silvering, gilding, moss agate, mother of pearl. Casting, forging, chasing, soldering. 2006The last hero, totem. Nickel, silver, morion, corundum, sapphire, blue spinel, citron, black fianit, alkane, emerald, casting slag of the 18th century. 2005Gold-headed chime, or ‘Orthodox alarm bell’ necklace, earrings. Metal, gilding, rauch-topaz, cubic zirconia‘Vladimir Central’ (famous prison in Russia) set of necklaces and earrings. Metal, gilding, zircons, decorative glass
