Bjorn Weckstrom Jewelry

Sculptural necklace designed by Bjorn Weckstrom (b 1935-). An extraordinary and extremely rare sculptural necklace, created by Bjorn Weckstrom, back in the 1967. This prototype piece for the "Kukkiva Muuri" (Flowering Wall) was designed in his Finland studio between the 1965 and 1967, specifically for the Rio de Janeiro Competition. It was carefully assembled and crafted in solid yellow gold of 18 karats, finished with highly textured patterns. This wearable sculpture, display a composition created by the sporadic placements of 14 natural green Brazilian tourmalines that are are mounted in bezels and hang freely from gold wires. They have a combined weight of 24 carats and are transparent. Has a total weight of 65.4 grams and has a lenght of 17.6 inches (44.70 Cm). The main decorative drop piece have a measures of 80 mm by 44 mm (3.15 x 1.74 inches) Stamped, with the maker's mark, the Helsinki Finland gold assay control hallmark, the designer's initials and signed "B W .750 O-7". Bjorn Weckstrom, born in 1935 and at the age of 16 studied at the goldsmiths school where he graduated in 1956. he proceeded to open his first workshop in Helsinki and began producing jewelry, inspired by the nature and featuring the use of rough cut gems. his participation in the international exhibition of modern jewelry, an exhibition formulated by Graham Hughes and the Victoria and Albert Museum in 1961, catapulted his career. He joined Pekka Antilla as a designer in 1963 and eventually in 1974, was made a partner in what is now called Lapponia. His career continued to blossom and in 1965, after winning the Rio de Janeiro competition, with his design for the flowering wall necklace he became an internationally known jeweler. Exhibitions: Rio de Janeiro 1965. Gran Prix...

Circa 1970s, 18k, by Bjorn Weckstrom, Finland. Modern art to-go, this striking bracelet by Bjorn Weckstrom is wearable contemporary Art. The dimensional Brutalist form with varied s...

This bracelet is part of the Space Silver Collection. It is made out of sterling silver and acrylic and inside the acrylic there is a blue coloured man, reaching out his left arm towards a bubble. The bracelet shows typical Björn Weckström design characteristics with the combination of silver and acrylic, a combination of materials that Björn Weckström was one of the first to use. Do you know that it was Björn Weckström's necklace Planetary Valleys made in 1969 that Princess Leia wore in the first Star Wars...

Bjorn Weckstrom 18K yellow gold modernist bracelet. This handmade bracelet by one of Finland's grand master jewelers. This bracelet...

This sterling silver ring is called in Swedish "Jaaras dröm" (eng. the dream of Jaara) and it features a man, as it looks like, that is trying to hold on to an undulating landscape o...

14k gold Brooch name, Drift wood. Lapponia 1984. Ajopuut is name in Finland. Gold brooch 14k gold. 585 Measurements 40 x 33 mm. Weight 18.8 g. See also other Weckström jewelry for sa...

Björn Weckström Rare Weckström's early production from 1970 Lapponia cufflinks in 14K gold. Manufactured in 1970 585 Gold Top dimensions 18 x 17mm. ...

1980's Bjorn Weckstrom for Lapponia Finnish modernist ring of 18K satin gold with solitaire diamond set in platinum bezel. Ring is a finger siz...

Very cool silver bracelet by Björn Weckström, model called "Darina's". Organic design with a subtly structured surface. Feels great on the wrist.

Bjorn Weckstrom sterling silver and acrylic "Big Drop" necklace from the Space Series for Lapponia, Finland. The pendant measures 3.5" by 1.75" and suspends from a 23.5" chain. Signe...

An 18k gold and diamond ring by Bjorn Weckstrom for Lapponia of Finland. Ring was designed in 1970 and entitled Gold Turrets. Signed 750, Lapponia. Overall weight is 3.7 grams. ...

Stunning, bold silver necklace by Björn Weckström. A rare design with a robust chain and large pendant with a small human figure peeking up from ...