Home Shop Products tagged "Björn Weckström" Showing 1-45 of 56 results 1 2 → Take a look at our Björn Weckström designs at Copenhagensilver.com. We have a large selection to choose from and offer fast delivery and full return. ACTIVITIES Own galleries: Helsinki 1958- , Stockholm 1989-1998 Member of the Finnish Sculptor's Association and ORNAMO Lectures in Europe, the USA and Far-East Free artist 1956- Designer for Lapponia Jewelry Oy 1963- PRIZES 2nd and 3rd prize in a cutlery design contest arranged by Hackman & Sorsakoski 1959
BJÖRN WECKSTRÖM, A PENDANT, "O2X", silver, Lapponia 1977. Bukowskis
Björn Weckström for Lapponia Jewelry & Watches - 62 For Sale at 1stDibs | vintage lapponia jewelry, björn weckström lapponia, bjorn weckstrom lapponia Home Creators Björn Weckström for Lapponia Jewelry & Watches Björn Weckström for Lapponia Jewelry Category Jewelry & Watches 62 Necklaces 20 Rings 14 Brooches 11 Bracelets 7 Earrings 5 Cufflinks 4 Jewelry artist and sculptor Björn Weckström is the internationally best-known Finnish jewelry designer. Together with Pekka Anttila, founder of Lapponia, he developed the brand's unique, sculpturesque design language. In the early 1960s, he created a series of gold jewelry inspired by gold nuggets from Finnish Lapland. Jewelry artist and sculptor Björn Weckström is the internationally best-known Finnish jewelry designer. Together with Pekka Anttila, founder of Lapponia, he developed the brand's unique, scupturesque design language. Artist Professor Björn Weckström's career started with jewelry. Björn Weckström's first creations made of genuine Lappish gold were unique pieces. Their international breakthrough came in 1965, when the golden Flowering Wall necklace, designed by Björn Weckström, won the international jewelry design competition held to mark the 400th anniversary of the city of Rio de Janeiro.
Lapponia by Björn Weckström Sterling Silver Bracelet For Sale at 1stdibs
About. Sculptor, jewelry designer, artist. "During my career I have been using many different materials starting with gold and silver both of which came naturally from my goldsmith education. then bronze and marble came into picture because I wanted to work in bigger scale. Glass and acrylic have as well interested me due to the transparency of. Björn Ragnar Weckström (born February 8, 1935) is a Finnish sculptor and jewelry designer. [1] He graduated from Helsinki Goldsmith's school in 1956. Since the very beginning of his career, Weckström has been a highly ambitious designer and artist. By the late 70s, Weckström's sculptural twist on art jewellery for Lapponia had gained an international following. No small thanks to his storied 'Planetoid Valleys' necklace, worn by one of the most iconic figures in pop culture - Carrie Fisher's Princess Leia in Star Wars (1977). This year, for the film's 40th anniversary, Lapponia. Artworks. Björn Weckström, born in Helsinki, Finland on February 8, 1935, is a goldsmith, sculptor and jewelry maker. Inspired by the nature and landscape of his native Finland, Weckström's jewelry and sculpture is characterized by its highly geometric, abstracted shapes and form, usually composed of rich, yellow gold and semi-precious stones.
Lapponia Finnland Gold Turmalin Ring ° Design Björn Weckström
Björn Weckström, the designer behind Lapponia, received an interesting phone call in spring 1976. George Lucas's secretary placed the call to inquire about commissioning silver jewelry pieces for a new movie that Lucas currently had in production - the title of the movie was never revealed during the call. Including a necklace, cuff and ring of abstract design accented by colorless, green and blue resin, signed Lapponia, BW, necklace length 33 in., cuff measures 6 1/4 in., ring size 6
The symbiosis of aquamarine and gold in "Fiaba" (Italian for myth) alludes to the shadow world of myth and mystique. Several unusual models supplement the high quality watch collection, which now completes the Lapponia jewelry collection. For example Björn Weckström's "Golden Time" gold watch's spectrolite dial is hidden under a dynamic surface. Lapponia and Star Wars. The best-known pieces in the Art by Kalevala collection, Planetoid Valleys and Darina's bracelet designed for Lapponia by Björn Weckström in the late 1960s, are also the most renowned pieces of Finnish jewelry internationally. The became world-famous in 1977 after featuring in the Star Wars movie by George Lucas.
Ring Lapponia Björn Weckström Quebec Gold 750 Diamant Zoisi
Finnish born Björn Weckström is a recognized jewelry artist and sculptor who began his unique designs in the early 1960's. He was the forerunner in designing sculpture-like jewelry for Lapponia Jewelry, drawing his inspiration from abstract shapes and the frozen winter landscapes of Finnish Lapland. Weckström's main mi Prices for Björn Weckström for Lapponia rings can differ depending upon gemstone, time period and other attributes. On 1stDibs, the price for these items starts at £342 and tops out at £1,539, while pieces like these, on average, can sell for £1,222. View More.
