The island of Tjörn in the archipelago off the west coast of Sweden is famous for its natural beauty, and Silver Wijk adds a gilded touch to the landscape. In a converted barn, the silversmith and entrepreneur Emelie Wijk Lundberg has created a space for craftsmanship, selling handcrafted jewellery and interior design shaped by nature and personal stories.

Wijk Lundberg was born into a family of artists and craftsmen. The day after graduating from her art and design studies, she started her own jewellery company at just 22 years old. “I grew up surrounded by drawing, ceramics and metal. My grandmother was an art teacher and one of the Gothenburg Colourists, and my family were my mentors – I wouldn’t be where I am today without them,” she says.

Silver Wijk: Nature’s beauty – forged in silver and gold

The company was founded in 2002, and its main shop and forge have existed since 2007. The summer boutique in Björholmens Marina opened in 2024. The latest move is an increased focus on the online shop to make the pieces accessible all year round, beyond its usual local reach.

While most inspiration comes from nature, with collections named Dragonfly, Drops, Bumblebee, Orchid, Tulip and Anemone, custom orders push the range into new and unexpected areas. “Custom made jewellery is an exciting challenge every time. It’s about finding my personal expression in a new field that fits the vision of the client. It’s an opportunity to evolve my craft every time,” says Wijk Lundberg.

Silver Wijk: Nature’s beauty – forged in silver and gold

Every piece of jewellery begins in the forge and is produced in small series, always using recycled silver, gold and stones. All design and most production takes place in Sweden while some parts are handled by handpicked manufacturers in Thailand or Italy, to enable a fairer price point made by the most skilled craftsmen in the world.

Next year’s 25th anniversary is approaching, and Silver Wijk is aiming to level up with a careful balance between local events and a greater borderless reach. “I want to create a small destination, both online and physical: a place people turn to for quality and genuine craftsmanship, and a destination where people can stop, have a coffee and discover premium quality jewellery and interior design – no matter the time of the year,” Wijk Lundberg concludes.

Founder Emelie Wijk Lundberg. | Silver Wijk: Nature’s beauty – forged in silver and gold

Founder Emelie Wijk Lundberg.

Web: www.silverwijk.se
Instagram: @silverwijk

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