We at Guldviva are mainly inspired by our Åland surroundings. Sometimes it is the nature around us that awakens our creativity, but sometimes it is also our Ålandic history that drives our creativity forward.
Bomarsund is a big part of Åland history. After the Finnish War ended in 1809, both Finland and Åland became part of the Russian superpower, and Russia saw the location of the Åland island as an ideal outpost for future military purposes. Russia planned a staggering construction for its fortification on Åland - the Bomarsund Fortress, with huge ambitions for defense, stronghold and military reinforcement. However, the construction was never fully completed.
In 1854, a major battle broke out between Russia and France/United Kingdom, with the half-finished fortress in Bomarsund, collapsed after only a few days as a result of the fighting in the Baltic Sea. As a result of the turmoil, Åland was demilitarized in 1856.
We can still see the ruins of Bomarsund, sunk into the ground in the fortress's home municipality of Sund, located on the eastern side of Åland. Solid blocks of stone in the middle of our countryside, which almost seem strange that together they were once a continuous, extensive settlement, constructed with a view to great military success.
This event, was the basis for the creation of our ring BOMARSUND. We created a fortress in silver and gold, which reflected this essential past that defines our Åland today.
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