Finnish jewelry

Traditional Finnish jewelry made in bronze. Mostly there are Kalevala Koru

Kalevala Koru jewelry borrows on beliefs from antiquity. In ancient times, animals were endowed with powers that people lacked – the gods were thought to speak through animals. Birds in particular were considered a messenger of the gods, so the bird motif was widely used in ancient jewelry. The earliest origins of bird jewelry are difficult to trace, but in Finnish jewelry traditions, the bird has always symbolized health, wealth and success. Because waterfowl were a symbol of fertility…

Finnish Kalevala Koru viking pendant

Finnic woman jewellry

AARIKKA of Finland Kinetic brown wood pendant necklace. About: Kaija Aarikka was a textile designer who started her company in 1959 after the buttons she created for a dress she made (because she couldn't find any she liked for it) became wildly popular. From there, she branched into jewelry, which was the main line, although today the company creates a variety of items.

Finnish Silver Necklace Pendant Kalevala Koru Daughter of the Moon

{ d e s c r i p t i o n } A Vintage Modernist Finnish sterling silver collar by Pekka Piekainen, made in Finland Material: 925, PO (PlatinOro, Pekka Piekainen company), G9(2007) Pekka Piekainen as the only Finnish jewelry designer hired by Tiffany. Size: About 13.5 x 11.5 cm Excellent condition { shipping } I always ship within 3-5 business days after payment is received. I offer shipping internationally from Finland and with good quality packaging. Free shipping worldwide with every order…

1971 Liisa Vitali Ladybird 925 ring trapped carnelian sphere, Scandinavian silver 70s Finnish Finland hallmark, 1970s Nestor Westerback band. An utterly fabulous ring by renowned Finnish designer and maker, Liisa Vitali. It is part of her Leppäkerttu or Ladybird series, featuring a sphere of

Stunning sterling silver bracelet by Matti J. Hyvarinen for Sirokoru, Finland 1971. The bracelet has sculptural cast panels with dramatic textured finish that recalls the Nordic landscape, which inspires Hyvarinen. The 8 links with the sculptural surface have the ridges polished. It has a tongue clasp and a figure of 8 safety catch. This is a classic piece of modernist Finnish jewelry. Hallmarked: MJH ( Matti J. Hyvarinen), 925H (silver purity), Turku city mark, S7 ( = 1971) and some Dutch…

Chao & Eero Finnish Jewelry – Touch of Finland

Finland

kaija aarikka

I think it's the calm textures that caught my eye in each of these...Simple, beautiful textures. These belonged to Dodie Rosenkrans, a major philanthopist and patron of the arts, and are at auction at Sotheby's next week. Really, these are just a few relatively small (though not inexpensive) things from her grand, opulent, multifaceted estate: an Chinese amphora, a set of George I pine chairs from the 1720s, and an African vessel. I think these would work quite nicely in my environment!

finnish reindeer jewelry

{ d e s c r i p t i o n } Rare/Modernist / Brutalist Finnish Sterling silver ring , made by Finnish Jewelry designer Martti Viikinniemi in 1968, Made in Finland Design year: 1968 Material: Sterling Silver Marks: MV( makers mark), Crown in heart ( Finland ), 813H ( Sterling Silver ), Boat (Turku city mark) P7( Made in 1968) Size: about 3 cm x 2.1 cm Finger dieameter 1.8cm Great vintage condition, ready to wear. { shipping } I always ship within 3-5 business days after payment is received. I…

i thought i would delve into some design history today, for a change, mostly because i want to learn & teach myself about these things. so much of the awesome creativity i share on the blog is likely…

Ancient Scandinavian style bracelet by Kalevala koru, Finland

Just after Christmas I was out in Hamilton, ON visiting some dear friends, and before arriving I had a few minutes to spare and thought I’d quickly pop into the Bibles for Missions thrift sto…

This silver bangle is designed and made by goldsmith Veikko Reinikka in Helsinki. It is marked with Finnish national hallmarks, VR, crown in a heart, 916H, boat and I7. The bangle can be open and the measure around the wrist is 18 cm. The width on the lock position is 34.9 mm The total weight is 52.3 grams. The bangle is in circulated near mint condition without any kind of flaws.