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Björn Weckström Lapponia 14 Karat Gold Cufflinks "Pirunpyörät"

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Björn Weckström "Pirunpyörät" Designed by Björn Weckström for Lapponia - 14Karat gold Cufflinks. Manufactured in 1972 Weight 17g The diameter of the upper part is 20mm. Good condition, no engravings. Rare Weckström's early production from 1972 Lapponia cufflinks in 14K gold. I have several Lapponian Jewelry designed by Björn Weckström for sale, see group photo. See picture. See also my other items there for more Björn Weckström jewelry. Björn Weckström. In 1963 Björn Weckström started co-operation with jewelry manufacturer Kruunu-Koru Oy (later Lapponia Jewelry) and its owner Pekka Anttila. Weckström became company’s designer and art director. In 1965 Weckström took part in the International Jewelry Contest in Rio de Janeiro, where his yellowgold and tourmaline necklace “Flowering wall” won the Grand Prix. Through this distinguished award, the company received worldwide recognition, launching Lapponia’s international success. His designs have been in continuous production with Lapponia ever since. Probably the best-known piece of Weckström’s jewelry is necklace Planetoid Valleys which Princess Leia (Carrie Fisher) wore in George Lucas’ film Star Wars in 1977. Necklace was designed for Lapponia in 1969. Björn Weckström was the first designer who radically combined silver and acrylic in jewelry. Especially silver-acrylic ring Petrified lake achieved international attention when Yoko Ono was filmed wearing it on the Dick Cavett Show in 1975 More than 60 exhibitions in Europe, USA, Australia and Asia in 1963–2022
  • Creator:
  • Metal:
    Gold
  • Weight:
    17 g
  • Dimensions:
    Diameter: 0.79 in (20 mm)
  • Style:
    Modernist
  • Place of Origin:
    Finland
  • Period:
    1970-1979
  • Date of Manufacture:
    1972
  • Condition:
    Wear consistent with age and use.
  • Seller Location:
    Orimattila, FI
  • Reference Number:
    1stDibs: LU2119216593912

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