What does handmade jewelry mean?
For us at GULDVIVA, we see ourselves first and foremost as a jewelry company - With the main focus on quality materials such as 925 sterling silver and 18K gold, we create unique and handmade jewelry, inspired by our Åland nature.
Jewelry with soul
Each piece of jewelry begins its journey as precious metal on the goldsmith's bench. Through craft techniques such as forging, filing and soldering, wire and sheet metal are transformed into unique and timeless jewelry, created with soul and care. When needed, we also use casting to recreate the details in particularly unique forms - either in our own workshop or together with local partners.
What makes our jewelry special is the finish, that perfect polish that gives the jewelry its luster and well-worked expression! We pay great attention to every detail - because that's where the genuine craftsmanship really shows.
Although we make our jewellery by hand, we source certain components, such as chains, from specialized manufacturers - always with the same high quality standards.
100% recycled
We are also proud to work in 100% recycled real gold and silver, purchased directly from our own customers. We think it is a matter of course to take responsibility for both people and the environment - today many call it circular economy, for us it has always been part of our DNA.
Sustainable design
Durability and quality go hand in hand. When you choose a piece of jewelry from us, you should feel confident that the design is timeless, the materials carefully selected and that there is always the possibility to take care of and repair what is needed.
Every piece of Guldviva jewelry is made by hand in our own workshop in Sjökvarteret, Mariehamn, Åland. This guarantees high-quality, professional and solid workmanship. All jewelry is made throughout in precious metal, they are never filled with other materials or hollow. All our jewelry is always made of nickel-free 925 sterling silver or 18K gold.
Silver and gold are materials that last forever, but jewelry you wear often will still show signs of frequent use. That's why we offer free professional polishing of all Guldviva jewelry!
Guarantee
Your Guldviva jewelry is designed and manufactured to last a long time and to be passed on to future generations. That's why we guarantee all our jewelry and repair any damage caused by production defects free of charge. Damage caused by wear and tear or accidents will be repaired, but at normal labor costs.
Slow jewellery
In a world obsessed with speed, where trends fly by at breakneck speed, Guldviva stands for something different. We believe in Slow Jewellery - jewelry created with care and consideration, meant to be loved and worn for generations. Read below about our jewelry philosophy!
Resisting the rush: We take our time to create jewelry with care and precision, without being rushed by the fast-paced world around us.
Sustainability in focus: We use materials with low environmental impact and create high quality jewelry that lasts a long time.
Timeless design: Our jewelry is not driven by trends, but by timeless elegance and beauty.
Personality and history: Each piece of jewelry carries a unique story and is characterized by craftsmanship.
The use of high-quality, carefully selected materials is also a hallmark of theSlow Jewellery concept. Within Slow Jewellery, materials with as low an environmental impact as possible should be chosen, such as recycled metal. Another important ingredient is the design of the jewellery, which should be timeless. As mentioned, these pieces of jewellery are intended to be worn for a long time and should therefore remain stylish despite the rapidly changing trends we see today.
There are many other important factors within Slow Jewellery are worth mentioning, such as avoiding mass production of jewellery, maintaining ethical and good working conditions within the company, and ensuring fair and accurate pricing. All of these elements are part of Guldviva's core values—creating jewelry that you can wear, ÄLSKA (LOVE) that will be important to you for a long time!