Finnish Collectible Jewelry

Much sought after vintage 'organic' modern sterling silver bracelet. Fully hallmarked by Lapponia, Finland. Designed during the 1960s by Bjorn Weckstrom. Reminiscent in style to Matt...

Original Björn Weckström pendant necklace. The link type chain, typical of Weckström's chain designs, is sterling silver and 43 cm long. It makes the pendant sit close to the neck, as if a unique drop of water was resting between your clavicles. The pendant (diameter 4cm) is made of acrylic with an air bubble protecting a tiny gold nugget inside. It is part of the Nugget series, inspired by gold nuggets from Lapland. The uneven and matt aspect of the rough gold nuggets are used as a central design feature of this series that seeks to recognise the role of Nature as its own jewellery maker. Björn Weckström is a Finnish designer and sculptor (born 1935). Formed at the Helsinki Goldsmith School, he started designing with a typical Scandinavian Minimalist approach, but soon found his own particular style. He mainly uses of acrylic, gold, silver and semi precious stones. Often asymmetrical, mixing rough and matt surfaces with shiny ones, his creations have a bio organic feel. Taking inspiration from nature, both from mineral phenomenon and living creatures, he infuses his designs with a particular touch that can give them an almost alien look. His most famous piece was probably the Planetoid...

Original ring by Björn Weckström. The shank is made of sterling silver and would best fit a ring size 7,5 / 8. However, due to the design of the ring, it would be comfortable worn by anyone, on any finger (except maybe the smallest). The head is composed of a big acrylic ball with air bubbles floating between the hands of a human-like silver-made figure. It has yellow and green details inside the head. Björn Weckström is a Finnish designer and sculptor (born 1935). Formed at the Helsinki Goldsmith School, he started designing with a typical Scandinavian Minimalist approach, but soon found his own particular style. He mainly uses of acrylic, gold, silver and semi precious stones. Often asymmetrical, mixing rough and matt surfaces with shiny ones, his creations have a bio organic feel. Taking inspiration from nature, both from mineral phenomenon and living creatures, he infuses his designs with a particular touch that can give them an almost alien look. His most famous piece was probably the Planetoid...

Modernist Hopeakuu (Silver Moon) Sterling Silver Pendant, designed by Tapio Wirkkala for N. Westerback Jewelers, Finland, circa 1970s. Measurements: 3.5" H x 2.5" W x .125" D. It has...

Sculptural vintage necklace by Pentti Sarpaneva, from Finland circa 1965. This distinct piece is iconic of the designer, featuring brutalist and architectural elements. The articulated pendant and chain are cast in bronze. Slip on chain with no clasp...

Much sought after vintage 'organic' modern sterling silver bracelet. Fully hallmarked by Lapponia, Finland. Designed during the 1970s by Bjorn Weckstrom....

Much sought after vintage 'organic' modern sterling silver bracelet. Fully hallmarked by Lapponia, Finland. Designed during the 1970s by Bjorn Wec...

Gold brooch made by Nilo Westerback in 1970. Weight is 11.3g of 14k gold. Nilo Westerback is a jewelry store in Helsinki. This brooch was designed by someone but unfortunately the ...

Sterling silver pendant with a faceted (most likely) smokey quartz stone. Fully signed, .925, Finland with Kupitaan Kulta anvil hallmark. This modernist gem possibly resembles a hamm...

Textured silver cufflinks designed by Finnish sculptor, Bjorn Weckstrom for Finland’s renowned silversmith workshop, Lapponia. Part of the ‘ Planetoid Valleys’ series which made Lapp...

Tapio Wirkkala "Puilikuu" earings Finland, circa 1972 (early example and not a reproduction) Sterling silver, metal Produced by N Westerback, Finland Impressed with "NW", s...

Rare ”The Man In Cosmos” ring in sterling silver from the ”Space Silver” series by Björn Weckström for Lapponia, Finland. Stamped with crown, 925, heart an...