NORDISKA MUSEET

Nordiska Museum

To begin with, in a Nordic fairytale spirit, I propose a visit to the Swedish countryside at the Nordyska Museet. This weekend is enchanting as a beautiful lunar eclipse will illuminate our dreams.

First of all, in the Swedish autumn mist, one sees a castle.

Then comes a treasure trove, where 1000 jewels await the visitors, under Gustaf's guard.

Because the rings, earrings, bracelets, necklaces, from the oldest to the most recent, remind us of all the magic and symbolism that surrounds jewelry.

So, the Nordiska Museum It opens its doors to introduce us to Swedish culture and the history of Nordic jewelry.
Here is a look at this collection.

Let’s start with this necklace dating from 1581 and once belonging to the Swedish nobility. More specifically, it is the necklace of Gustaf Banër, whose motto is: «act with honesty and speak without fear». Passed down through the family from generation to generation, it was acquired by the museum in 2008.

Since the earliest times, rings have played an important role. They are the symbol of power and protection.

Also, until the mid-19th century, bracelets were worn in pairs. The gold one is studded with hard stones and bears the arms of two families, the Satke and Oxehufwud. As these bracelets date from the early 17th century.

Also the «Girandoles», which were very popular in the mid-18th century. The Rococo period adorned the stones with a fine layer of silver to make them even more brilliant. And often the designation «Swedish diamonds» was used to refer to rock crystal. The trace of Swedish diamonds can be found in various inventories.
from the 18th century.

When English fashion, with the famous Wedgwood porcelain, inspires a Swedish fashion trend.

Even more surprising are the steel jewelry. In fact, they are very popular with collectors. Because these jewelry pieces from the 18th and 19th centuries became valuable at a time when the Royal Prussian Iron was very popular.

If the Nordic mists inspire you, perhaps you will be able to hear the song of the Nibelungs and find a lost treasure.

Nordiska Museum
Djurgardsvägen 6-16 Stockholm Sweden

www.nordiskamuseet.se

My thanks to Lisa Ringsby

Photo credit: Nordiska Museet
Elisabeth Eriksson/Frida Lönnberg/Thomas Adolfsson/Jessica Karlson/
Mata Landing