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Lapponia Silver Rings

Vintage Lapponia Sterling Silver Modernist Ring
Vintage Lapponia Sterling Silver Modernist Ring

Vintage Lapponia Sterling Silver Modernist Ring

By Lapponia

Located in Philadelphia, PA

A fine signed Finnish Modernist ring. By Lapponia. In sterling silver. With a textured front and thick, tapering shank.

Category

Vintage 1980s Finnish Modernist Band Rings

Materials

Sterling Silver

Lapponia Sterling Silver Abstract Ring by Björn Weckström
Lapponia Sterling Silver Abstract Ring by Björn Weckström

Lapponia Sterling Silver Abstract Ring by Björn Weckström

By Björn Weckström for Lapponia

Located in Miami Beach, FL

Silver ring by Björn Weckström, Lapponia, Finland Fully hallmarked: 925 : Sterling silver W : Lapponia Jewelry logo (tall spiked crown shape) Crown in heart (national mark Finland, 9...

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Vintage 1970s Finnish More Rings

Materials

Silver, Sterling Silver

Björn Weckström Sterling Silver Midcentury Modern Brutalist Ring
Björn Weckström Sterling Silver Midcentury Modern Brutalist Ring

Björn Weckström Sterling Silver Midcentury Modern Brutalist Ring

By Björn Weckström for Lapponia

Located in Philadelphia, PA

Fineness: Marked 925 for sterling silver fineness. Marks: Marked with the Lapponia factory mark / 925 / Weckström / Finland / Lapponia.

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Mid-20th Century Finnish Modernist Cocktail Rings

Materials

Sterling Silver

Lapponia Bracelet and Ring by Björn Weckström
Lapponia Bracelet and Ring by Björn Weckström

Lapponia Bracelet and Ring by Björn Weckström

By Bjorn Weckstrom

Located in Long Island City, NY

It is highly collectible. $850. His silver pieces, like this ring, are inspired by the frozen lakes and snowy landscapes of Finland in winter.

Category

20th Century Finnish Scandinavian Modern Collectible Jewelry

Materials

Silver, Bronze

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Scandinavian Modern Paal Havgaard Brutalist Silver Ring for Lapponia
Scandinavian Modern Paal Havgaard Brutalist Silver Ring for Lapponia

Scandinavian Modern Paal Havgaard Brutalist Silver Ring for Lapponia

By Lapponia, Poul Havgaard

Located in Oslo, NO

Scandinavian Modern midcentury Poul Havgaard unique Brutalist silver ring for Lapponia Finland. Large silver ring with a rocky and brutal decoration in massive silver.

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Vintage 1970s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Collectible Jewelry

Materials

Silver

Bjorn Weckstrom Ring Yarra's Helmut
Bjorn Weckstrom Ring Yarra's Helmut

Bjorn Weckstrom Ring Yarra's Helmut

By Björn Weckström for Lapponia

Located in Chicago, IL

This is a very interesting sculptural ring by Bjorn Weckstrom for Lapponia. *Measuring: Total height of ring 1.5/8th x 7/8ths"w x 7/8ths"d
*Ring Size 6.5

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Vintage 1970s Finnish Dome Rings

Materials

Sterling Silver

Vintage Modernist "Carina" Silver Ring by Björn Weckström, Lapponia, 1970
Vintage Modernist "Carina" Silver Ring by Björn Weckström, Lapponia, 1970

Vintage Modernist "Carina" Silver Ring by Björn Weckström, Lapponia, 1970

By Björn Weckström for Lapponia

Located in Stockholm, SE

Striking silver ring by Björn Weckström, model called “Carina”. Generous silver folds, looks and feels great on the finger.

Category

Vintage 1970s Finnish Modernist Cocktail Rings

Materials

Silver

Björn Weckström, Lapponia, Finland, Silver Ring with Blue Stone
Björn Weckström, Lapponia, Finland, Silver Ring with Blue Stone

Björn Weckström, Lapponia, Finland, Silver Ring with Blue Stone

By Björn Weckström for Lapponia

Located in bronshoj, DK

Björn Weckström, Lapponia, Finland. Silver ring with blue stone. Vintage modernist ring in sterling silver, handmade. 1960 s.

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Vintage 1960s Finnish Modernist Fashion Rings

“Sagitta” Ring by Björn Weckström, Lapponia, 1974
“Sagitta” Ring by Björn Weckström, Lapponia, 1974

“Sagitta” Ring by Björn Weckström, Lapponia, 1974

By Björn Weckström for Lapponia

Located in Stockholm, SE

Cool “Sagitta” ring by Björn Weckström, made from silver in an organic, space inspired design. The structured surface reflects the light in different ways, creating an enigmatic effect.

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Vintage 1970s Finnish Modernist Cocktail Rings

Materials

Silver

“Jaara’s Dream” Ring by Björn Weckström for Lapponia, Finland, 1973
“Jaara’s Dream” Ring by Björn Weckström for Lapponia, Finland, 1973

“Jaara’s Dream” Ring by Björn Weckström for Lapponia, Finland, 1973

By Björn Weckström for Lapponia

Located in Stockholm, SE

Silver “Jaara’s Dream” ring by Björn Weckström. Striking, oversized design, with a human emerging from the frosty, folded surface. Suggestive, with a underlying story. Ring size: 17...

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Vintage 1970s Swedish Modernist Fashion Rings

Materials

Silver

Silver Ring by Björn Weckström for Lapponia, Finland, 1982
Silver Ring by Björn Weckström for Lapponia, Finland, 1982

Silver Ring by Björn Weckström for Lapponia, Finland, 1982

Located in Stockholm, SE

Cool silver ring by Björn Weckström in an interesting, enigmatic design. Brushed surface.

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Vintage 1980s Finnish Modernist Band Rings

Materials

Silver

Silver Ring by Björn Weckström for Lapponia, Finland, 1977
Silver Ring by Björn Weckström for Lapponia, Finland, 1977

Silver Ring by Björn Weckström for Lapponia, Finland, 1977

Located in Stockholm, SE

Silver ring by Björn Weckström, model called “Pluto”. Discreet, yet expressive with its organic design. Brushed surface.

Category

Vintage 1970s Finnish Modernist Band Rings

Materials

Silver

Silver and Granite Ring by Björn Weckström for Lapponia, Finland, 1986
Silver and Granite Ring by Björn Weckström for Lapponia, Finland, 1986

Silver and Granite Ring by Björn Weckström for Lapponia, Finland, 1986

By Bjorn Weckstrom

Located in Stockholm, SE

Cool silver ring by Björn Weckström, with a large, angular granite stone. Grainy, blasted silver surface.

Category

Vintage 1980s Finnish Modernist Band Rings

Materials

Silver

Björn Weckström, Finland, Sterling Silver Vintage Handade Modernist Ring
Björn Weckström, Finland, Sterling Silver Vintage Handade Modernist Ring

Björn Weckström, Finland, Sterling Silver Vintage Handade Modernist Ring

By Björn Weckström for Lapponia

Located in bronshoj, DK

Björn Weckström, Lapponia, Finland. Vintage modernist ring in sterling silver, handmade. 1960 s.

Category

Vintage 1960s Finnish Modern Cocktail Rings

Materials

Sterling Silver

Lapponia Sterling Silver "The Man In Cosmos" Ring by Björn Weckström
Lapponia Sterling Silver "The Man In Cosmos" Ring by Björn Weckström

Lapponia Sterling Silver "The Man In Cosmos" Ring by Björn Weckström

By Bjorn Weckstrom, Lapponia

Located in Stockholm, SE

Rare ”The Man In Cosmos” ring in sterling silver from the ”Space Silver” series by Björn Weckström for Lapponia, Finland.

Category

Vintage 1970s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Collectible Jewelry

Materials

Sterling Silver

Bjorn Weckstrom Lapponia Sterling Silver & Resin Sculptural Ring
Bjorn Weckstrom Lapponia Sterling Silver & Resin Sculptural Ring

Bjorn Weckstrom Lapponia Sterling Silver & Resin Sculptural Ring

By Björn Weckström for Lapponia

Located in North Miami, FL

This amazing work of art in sculpture form by Bjorn Weckstrom for Lapponia is hallmarked 925 Finland Sterling Silver.

Category

Vintage 1960s Finnish Modernist Cocktail Rings

Materials

Sterling Silver

Vintagering "Man in Cosmos". Lapponia 1977
Vintagering "Man in Cosmos". Lapponia 1977

Vintagering "Man in Cosmos". Lapponia 1977

By Björn Weckström for Lapponia

Located in Stockholm, SE

Man in cosmos, one of Finnish Björn Weckströms designs for Lapponia. So typical 1970s using silver and acrylic to design a ring full of fantasy and dreams.

Category

Vintage 1970s Finnish Cocktail Rings

Materials

Silver

Lapponia Sterling Silver "Jaara's Dream" Ring by Björn Weckström
Lapponia Sterling Silver "Jaara's Dream" Ring by Björn Weckström

Lapponia Sterling Silver "Jaara's Dream" Ring by Björn Weckström

By Bjorn Weckstrom, Lapponia

Located in Stockholm, SE

”Jarra's Dream” ring in sterling silver from the “Space Silver” series by Björn Weckström for Lapponia, Finland.

Category

Vintage 1970s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Collectible Jewelry

Materials

Sterling Silver

Sterling Silver Björn Weckström Lapponia Finland 1989 Ring
Sterling Silver Björn Weckström Lapponia Finland 1989 Ring

Sterling Silver Björn Weckström Lapponia Finland 1989 Ring

By Björn Weckström for Lapponia

Located in Skanninge, SE

Space age modernist Finnish design by Björn Weckström for Lapponia 1989. With Finnish silver marks " 925 LAPPONIA M8". Very nice vintage condition. Outside measurements 2cm x 2.1cm x...

Category

Vintage 1980s Finnish Modernist More Rings

Materials

Sterling Silver

Björn Weckström 1969, Sterling Silver Ring for Lapponia Finland
Björn Weckström 1969, Sterling Silver Ring for Lapponia Finland

Björn Weckström 1969, Sterling Silver Ring for Lapponia Finland

By Björn Weckström for Lapponia

Located in Skanninge, SE

Finnish modernist ring in sterling silver. From the “Space Age” series by Björn Weckström for Lapponia.

Category

Vintage 1960s Finnish Modernist More Rings

Materials

Sterling Silver

Sterling Silver Ring Ikaros by Björn Weckström for Lapponia, Finland 1971
Sterling Silver Ring Ikaros by Björn Weckström for Lapponia, Finland 1971

Sterling Silver Ring Ikaros by Björn Weckström for Lapponia, Finland 1971

By Bjorn Weckstrom, Lapponia

Located in Stockholm, SE

This unique ring is from the futuristic "Space Silver" series designed by Björn Weckström for Lapponia, Finland in 1971.

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Vintage 1970s Finnish Mid-Century Modern Collectible Jewelry

Materials

Silver

Sculptural ring by Bjorn Weckstrom
Sculptural ring by Bjorn Weckstrom

Sculptural ring by Bjorn Weckstrom

By Björn Weckström for Lapponia

Located in Mt. Kisco, NY

Sculptural ring designed by Bjorn Weckstrom for Lapponia Jewelry.

Category

Finnish More Rings

Materials

Sterling Silver

Lapponia Sterling Silver Björn Weckström Ring, Finland 1977 Cocktail Ring
Lapponia Sterling Silver Björn Weckström Ring, Finland 1977 Cocktail Ring

Lapponia Sterling Silver Björn Weckström Ring, Finland 1977 Cocktail Ring

By Björn Weckström for Lapponia

Located in Skanninge, SE

Space age modernist Finnish design by Björn Weckström for Lapponia 1977. With Finnish silver marks " 925 LAPPONIA Z7". Very nice vintage condition. Outside measurements 2.3cm x 2.8cm...

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Vintage 1970s Finnish Modernist More Rings

Materials

Sterling Silver

Rare Silver and Acrylic Ring Björn Weckström Lapponia Petrified Lake Ring, 1973
Rare Silver and Acrylic Ring Björn Weckström Lapponia Petrified Lake Ring, 1973

Rare Silver and Acrylic Ring Björn Weckström Lapponia Petrified Lake Ring, 1973

By Björn Weckström for Lapponia

Located in Orimattila, FI

Sterling Silver and Acrylic Ring Björn Weckström Lapponia Petrified Lake Ring "Rare" Original Vintage Ring by Bjorn Weckstrom Finland c.1973 Sterling Silver 925s with Acrylic The ...

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Vintage 1970s Finnish Modern Cocktail Rings

Materials

Sterling Silver

Bjorn Weckstrom for Lapponia ‘At the Gate of Eternity’ Modernist Silver Ring
Bjorn Weckstrom for Lapponia ‘At the Gate of Eternity’ Modernist Silver Ring

Bjorn Weckstrom for Lapponia ‘At the Gate of Eternity’ Modernist Silver Ring

By Björn Weckström for Lapponia

Located in Dusseldorf, NRW

Björn Weckström for Lapponia ‘At the Gate of Eternity’ Modernist Silver Ring Sterling silver Ring head 3.9 by 3.7 cm Ring size: Ø 17.5 mm = EU 55.1 / US 7.25 / ASIA 14.5 Marks: ‘[com...

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20th Century Finnish Modernist Cocktail Rings

Materials

Sterling Silver

Sterling Silver Modernist "Ikaros" Ring Björn Weckström Lapponia, Finland, 1969
Sterling Silver Modernist "Ikaros" Ring Björn Weckström Lapponia, Finland, 1969

Sterling Silver Modernist "Ikaros" Ring Björn Weckström Lapponia, Finland, 1969

By Bjorn Weckstrom

Located in Glasgow, GB

Item: - A superb Finnish sterling silver modernist "Ikaros" ring from the futuristic "Space Silver" series made by jewellery designer Björn Weckström for Lapponia, Finland.

Category

Vintage 1960s Finnish Modernist Fashion Rings

Materials

Silver, Sterling Silver

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Located in Miami, FL

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Located in Litchfield, CT

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By Georg Jensen

Located in Toronto, ON

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By Hans Hansen

Located in Palm Springs, CA

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Vintage 1960s Danish Modernist Cocktail Rings

Materials

Crystal, 14k Gold

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By Björn Weckström for Lapponia

Located in Berlin, DE

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20th Century Link Bracelets

Materials

14k Gold, Yellow Gold

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By Elsa Peretti for Tiffany & Co.

Located in Torrance, CA

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Pearl, Cultured Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Gilt Metal

French Retro 18K Yellow Gold ‘Spring’ Ring
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French Retro 18K Yellow Gold ‘Spring’ Ring

Located in London, GB

A heavy 18 karat (18K) yellow gold ring designed as a bold, three-dimensional, coiled spring in the Retro style. Stamped with the eagle mark for 18 karat gold and French manufacture....

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Modernist Georg Jensen Sterling Silver Ring No. 126 by Henning Koppel

By Georg Jensen

Located in Philadelphia, PA

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Sterling Silver

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Located in Montreal, QC

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Located in Toronto, ON

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Located in Philadelphia, PA

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By Björn Weckström for Lapponia

Located in New York, NY

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Lapponia Silver Rings For Sale on 1stDibs

Browse a vast assortment of lapponia silver rings for sale on 1stDibs. All of the items for sale were constructed with extraordinary care, often using Silver and Sterling Silver. Our collection of these items for sale includes 30 vintage editions and 2 modern creations to choose from as well. Our collection is diverse and broad-ranging, and pieces in stock date back to the 20th Century while others were produced as recently as the 21st Century. The designs in our inventory of lapponia silver rings bearing Modern hallmarks are very popular. Björn Weckström for Lapponia, Lapponia of Finland and Bjorn Weckstrom each produced beautiful examples of these items that are worth considering. Any of these pieces can lend versatility to your look, but Quartz versions, from our inventory of 2, are particularly popular. If you’re browsing the variety of lapponia silver rings for sale, you’ll find that many are available today for women, but there are still pieces to choose from for men.

How Much are Lapponia Silver Rings?

Prices for lapponia silver rings start at $200 and top out at $1,323 with these rings, on average, selling for $452.

Finding the Right Rings for You

Antique and vintage rings have long held a special place in the hearts of fine jewelry lovers all over the world.

No matter their origin or specific characteristics, rings are timeless, versatile accessories. They’ve carried deep meaning since at least the Middle Ages, when diamond rings symbolized strength and other kinds of rings were worn to signify romantic feelings or to denote an affiliation with a religious order. Rings have also forever been emblematic of eternity.

Over time, rings have frequently taken the form of serpents, which have long been associated with eternal life, health and renewal. Italian luxury jewelry house Bulgari has become famous for its widely loved Serpenti motif, for example, and its Serpenti ring, like the other accessories in the collection, began as an homage to jewelry of the Roman and Hellenistic eras. The serpent is now a popular motif in fine jewelry. Jewelry devotees have long pined for rings adorned with reptiles, thanks to antique Victorian rings — well, specifically, Queen Victoria’s illustrious engagement ring, which took the form of a gold snake set with rubies, diamonds and an emerald (her birthstone). Designs for Victorian-era engagement rings often featured repoussé work and chasing, in which patterns are hammered into the metal.

Engagement rings, which are reliably intimidating to shop for, are still widely recognized as symbols of love and commitment. On 1stDibs, a range of buying guides can be found for those in the market for antique engagement ringsvintage engagement rings or Art Deco engagement rings

The most collectible antique engagement rings and vintage engagement rings are those from the Victorian, Edwardian and Art Deco eras. Named for the monarchies of the four King Georges, who in succession ruled England starting in 1714 (plus King William’s reign), antique Georgian rings, be they engagement rings or otherwise, are also coveted by collectors. Pearls, along with colored gemstones like garnets, rubies and sapphires, were widely used in Georgian jewelry. The late-1700s paste jewelry was a predecessor to what we now call fashion or costume jewelry

The Art Nouveau movement (1880–1910) brought with it rings inspired by the natural world. Antique Art Nouveau rings might feature depictions of winged insects and fauna as well as women, who were simultaneously eroticized and romanticized, frequently with long flowing hair. Art Deco jewelry, on the other hand, which originated during the 1920s and ’30s, is by and large “white jewelry.” White metals, primarily platinum, were favored over yellow gold in the design of antique Art Deco rings and other accessories as well as geometric motifs, with women drawn to the era’s dazzling cocktail rings in particular.

Whether you’re hunting down a chunky classic for a Prohibition-themed cocktail party or seeking a clean contemporary design to complement your casual ensemble, find an exquisite collection of antique, new and vintage rings on 1stDibs.