Björn Weckström for Lapponia “Aztec”, 1977

Scandinavian design at her best! This magnificent modernist articulated necklace made of silver, partly bronzed. Designed by one of the most prominent Swedish silversmith : Inga-Britt "Ibe" Dahlquist (1924-1996). Works by Ibe Dahlquist Exhibited : "Nutidssmycken", Nationalmuseum Stockholm 1959 "The International Exhibition of Modern Jewellery", Goldsmiths Hall London 1961 "Form fantasi", Liljevalchs konsthall, Stockholm 1964 Ibe Dahlquist (1924–1996) was a pioneering Swedish silversmith celebrated for her modernist, nature-inspired jewelry. After studying at Konstfack, Sweden's School of Arts, Crafts, and Design, she opened a workshop in Visby with Olov Barve...

Sigurd Persson (Sweden 1914-2003) : Rare bracelet from the "7x7" collection, an exclusive collection of 7 bracelets designed by Sigurd Persson for the Nordiska Kompaniet department ...

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...

14 Karat Gold Eero Rislakki Stone Necklace 1960 Made in Finland. 585 Gold, Maker NW, Helsinki Eino Westerback. The jewelry is in great condition, almost ...