HELGA MOGENSEN JEWELLERY

Brass Bird Necklace

The rugged landscapes of the Finnish city Ivalo lends itself to such activities as canoeing, hiking and fishing. 

One of the city’s most unique pastimes is gold panning that takes place in the Ivalojoki River.  Finland is also home to featured jewelry designer Helga Mogensen.

JANNA SYVÄNOJA

Necklace with Recycled Paper and Steel Wire

Situated along the coast of Lake Oulujärvi is the Finnish town Kajaani. 

Renowned for being the birthplace of writer Elias Lönrot, Kajaani is also known for its “old wooden houses”, and “the ruins of the Kajaani Castle.” 

Finland is also home to featured jewelry designer Janna Syvänoja.

PETRI KYMLANDER

18K Gold Dumortierite Pendant
with Diamonds

Espoo, Finland is a city highlighting activities to satisfy the adventure seeker, the nature lover, and the history buff. 

The Serena Water Park offers fun in the sun with water slides and swimming pools while the Marketta Park is Finland’s “largest permanent garden.”

Lastly, the Gallen Kallela Museum is the quintessential setting for the bookish type.  Finland is also the birthplace of featured jewelry designer Petri Kymlander.

INNI PÄRNÄNEN

Burnt Paper, Candle Wax, Iron
and Cotton Thread Ring

Turku--Finland’s oldest city--is not only the site for one of the city’s most beloved structures, the Turku Cathedral, it is also Finland’s official Christmas City.  

Turku holds numerous yuletide events celebrating the season.  Finland is also home to featured jewelry designer Inni Pärnänen.

MARJA SUNA

Sterling Silver and Glass Sisterhood
Pendant Necklace

Kajaani is a centuries-old town, located on the coast of Lake Oulujarvi, in Finland.  Among the prominent attractions of the town are the Kaajani Church that is made entirely of wood, and the ruins of the 17^th century Kajaani Castle.  Finland is also home to Marja Suna.

KIRSTI DOUKAS

Sterling Silver and Porcelain
Blooming Earrings

The town of Ivalo, located in Finland, harbors a wealth of activities to take part in including a canoe ride down Ivalojoki River, fishing, mountain hiking and even panning for gold.  Finland is also home to featured jewelry designer Kirsti Doukas.

TERHI TOLVANEN

Brace yourself for the breathtaking scenery within Finland’s Karelia Lake Country.  The region consists of  60,000 lakes; Europe’s second largest waterfall, Kivatch Waterfall; and virgin tundra woods.

Finland is also the birthplace of featured jewelry designer Terhi Tolvanen.

PEKKA HIRVONEN

The 15th century Olavinlinna Castle in Finland is situated on a small island that overlooks Lake Saimaa.

Its varied architectural details points towards a past that includes construction by Swedish builders, and a subsequent occupancy by Russians. Finland is also home to featured jewelry designer Pekka Hirvonen.

BJÖRN WECKSTRÖM | LAPPONIA JEWELRY OY

Today we visit Finland's Oulu University Botanical Garden located at Linnanmaa Campus' north end.

The garden provides the school's biology department with living specimens for research and educational purposes, while also serving as a lovely recreation area. Finland is also the birthplace of featured jewelry designer Björn Weckström.