Kultasepät Narsakka: Crafting custom jewellery across generations

By Molly McPharlin | Photos: Kultasepät Narsakka

Since 1947, Narsakka has been a labour of love for a whole family. After learning his craft from Finnish master goldsmiths, Helge Narsakka established his own workshop, beginning a legacy of exquisite gold and diamond jewellery that has continued for four generations. Today, the Narsakka workshop is located in the charming city of Hämeenlinna, where the family continues to design and create fine jewellery. The Narsakka boutique is a destination for anyone wishing to discover a broad and varied collection of gold and precious stone jewellery.

Passed down through the family, Helge trained his three sons, Osmo, Timo and Kai, in the goldsmith profession. Two of them spent time in Sweden exploring the world of diamond jewellery. In Sweden, Osmo developed into a highly skilled diamond setter and designer. After returning to Finland, he passed his knowledge to his son, Thomas. “Today, the fourth generation of our family are already working in the business,” says Thomas Narsakka, CEO of the company and a goldsmith himself.

Photo: Joel Narsakka

The importance of a highly specialised craft

“One of our greatest strengths is the diversity of our design team,” says Thomas. “We have several designers, each with a distinctive point of view. We can create almost any piece of jewellery to order – from bold, one-of-a-kind statement pieces to small and deeply personal memorial jewels. To us, every piece and every story behind it are equally important.”

Narsakka particularly values patience, concentration, precision, perseverance and a genuine desire to keep developing one’s skills. “A good goldsmith is willing to learn new techniques while also respecting traditional craftsmanship, precious materials and the beauty of fine gemstones,” says Thomas.

Kultasepät Narsakka: Crafting custom jewellery across generations

Personalised jewellery design

Narsakka primarily specialises in diamond jewellery. Its Festive Diamond Collection brings together striking jewellery design, with engagement and wedding rings at its heart – symbols of love and commitment between two people. “Our collection spans a wide range of styles, from timeless classics and contemporary designs to pieces inspired by Finnish nature,” reveals Thomas.

At the moment, one of the company’s best-loved designs is Auréa, named as Finland’s Most Beautiful Ring in 2025. It was designed by a member of the fourth generation, Elias Narsakka, Thomas’ son. “This makes the achievement especially meaningful to us.” Designed around the competition’s theme of light, the ring is styled to look fluid and continuous, like a warm ray of light wrapping around your finger.

Customers are also enchanted by the idea of a shared theme connecting a couple’s rings, even when the rings are not identical. “Collections such as our new NOX line and the popular Routa collection offer coordinated yet individual designs for both partners. It’s important to us that our jewellery can bring together two people’s stories and symbolise their unique bond,”ays Thomas.

Kultasepät Narsakka: Crafting custom jewellery across generations

Ethical and sustainable

The natural diamonds that Narsakka uses in its collections mainly come from De Beers in South Africa. “We use carefully selected, conflict-free diamonds that meet the requirements of the Kimberley Process – the global initiative created in 2003 to stop the trade of conflict diamonds,” says Thomas. “We work with trusted diamond suppliers who have partnered with our family for many years and who select stones to meet our exacting quality standards.” Alongside natural diamonds, laboratory-grown diamonds are also used. These are created in controlled conditions that replicate natural processes and have the same chemical, physical and optical properties as natural diamonds. “This allows the customer to choose the option that best reflects their preferences and values.”

All gold jewellery manufactured by Narsakka is made from 100 per cent recycled gold. “Gold is one of the most highly valued precious metals,” says Thomas. “Its warm colour, beautiful lustre and exceptional workability have fascinated people for thousands of years.” Gold can be melted, refined and shaped repeatedly without losing its quality. This allows an already valuable material to remains in circulation while reducing the need for newly mined gold. “Old jewellery inherited from a mother or grandmother can also be redesigned for a new wearer; the material takes on a new form, while the story it carries can continue from one generation to the next.”

Kultasepät Narsakka: Crafting custom jewellery across generations

The timelessness of Finnish design

Narsakka’s flagship showroom welcomes customers in a personal and unhurried setting. “Our aim is to help each person find a piece of jewellery that feels completely right for them and that can celebrate one of life’s meaningful moments,” says the CEO.

In the future, Narsakka plans to expand its partnerships throughout the Nordic region and to make its jewellery increasingly available to international customers. Thomas adds; “I believe Nordic, and particularly Finnish, jewellery design has a great deal to offer. It’s wonderful to see that Finnish jewellery created decades ago still attracts collectors and enthusiasts around the world. This speaks to the timelessness and distinctive character of our design tradition.”

Kultasepät Narsakka: Crafting custom jewellery across generations