Finnish Drop Necklaces

Tapio Wirkkala has designed an unusual Modernist pendant called the Hopeakuu or Silver Moon. It was manufactured by Nils Westerback, Helsinki, Finland. This is the largest version ma...

Tapio Wirkkala has designed an unusual Modernist pendant called the Hopeakuu or Silver Moon. It was manufactured by Nils Westerback, Helsinki, Finland. This is the largest version ma...

Necklace designed by Enwurf Björn Weckström. (1935-) Very unique piece of brutalism art, created in Helsinki Finland by the sculptor and goldsmith Björn Weckström, back in the 1970....

Dated 1971, 14k, by Bjorn Weckstrom, Finland. Sculpture-to-go, this stylish yellow gold necklace designed by Bjorn Weckstrom for Lapponia is an exceptional example of the Finnish Post-Modern idiom expressed as Art Jewelry. The flowing brutalist forms and citrine and rock crystal stones are visually exciting. Excellent condition. Remark: "Modernist jewelry makes a fashion statement that is matchless." SIZE: 17 1/2 inches long, pendant measures 2 1/2 inches high by 7/8 inches wide WEIGHT: 30.4 grams STONES: Citrine rock crystal...

Large scale bronze pendant necklace created by Jorma Laine of Finland. Pendant measures 5" in length by 1 5/8" and suspends from a 30" original bronze cha...

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...

Silver pendant by Nanny Still, from her cool “Titaani” series. Pendant in the shape of a thorn, silver balls at the top with the signature colored backdrop.

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...

Very cool kinetic silver pendant by Elis Kauppi, made up from three sections. Each section is a cushion design, perforated with holes. Playful and elegant. Also looks good worn on a ...

Expressive silver pendant by Elis Kauppi, with a pointy turquoise stone. A great design in a small format, easily becomes a jewelry favorite!

Round, slightly concave silver pendant by Liisa Vitali. Organic surface that has been blackened to highlight the ridges and valleys of the pattern. In the center is a design of perfo...

A fine and impressive vintage Finnish pearl and 14 karat yellow, 14 karat white gold necklace by Lapponia; part of our diverse vintage jewelry collections. This fine and impressive ...