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Super Rare Björn Weckström "Corona" Silver and Acrylic Necklace, Lapponia 1977

$7,787.93
£5,797.61
€6,500
CA$10,667.52
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Björn Weckström, "Corona", a sterling silver and acrylic necklace. Lapponia 1977. Length 37 cm. Width 31 mm. Total weight 92.6 g. 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 1963–2016 Björn Weckström is said to be one of the most charismatic and cosmopolitan personalities of the Finnish art world. Nowadays Björn Weckström lives in Espoo, Finland, but travels to Italy several times a year. He has an atelier both in Finland and in Italy. Bazar publishers has published Weckström’s autobiography Mitt liv som Björn in 2018. Insignificant wear.
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  • Weight:
    92.6 g
  • Dimensions:
    Width: 1.23 in (31 mm)Length: 14.57 in (370 mm)
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  • Date of Manufacture:
    1977
  • Condition:
    Wear consistent with age and use.
  • Seller Location:
    Orimattila, FI
  • Reference Number:
    1stDibs: LU2119215576032

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