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Englebert Jewellery and Swedish Ceramics Unite in Photo Series

other · 2026-07-18

Englebert, a Swedish jewellery house founded in Stockholm in 1920, has collaborated with photographer Sophie Kirk and set designer Paul Jackson on a photo series pairing its gold pieces with Swedish studio ceramics. The series juxtaposes Englebert's minimalist 18-carat gold collections—Legacy Knot, Loop, and Drop Link—with ceramics and bronzes from the brand's private collection, including a 1930s Argenta vase, a Tapio Wirkkala bronze, and a Friberg vase. Oscar and Giovanna Engelbert emphasized the shared silhouettes between the objects, stating that the series captures a unified language of form. The project continues Englebert's long-standing support of Swedish design, echoing its origins in the same decade as Wilhelm Kåge's work at Gustavsberg. The brand previously featured vintage Kåge ceramics in its Beverly Hills showroom. The series uses four color palettes—moss green, beige, black, and white—to highlight the interplay between gold and ceramics. The story was covered by Wallpaper*, with text by Hannah Silver.

Key facts

  • Englebert was founded in Stockholm in 1920.
  • The brand is known for minimalist 18-carat gold jewellery.
  • Collections include Legacy Knot, Loop, and Drop Link.
  • The photo series was shot by Sophie Kirk with set design by Paul Jackson.
  • Englebert's private collection includes Swedish and Scandinavian studio ceramics and bronzes.
  • Featured pieces include a 1930s Argenta vase, a Tapio Wirkkala bronze, and a Friberg vase.
  • Oscar and Giovanna Engelbert curated the series to highlight shared silhouettes.
  • Englebert previously included vintage Kåge ceramics in its Beverly Hills showroom.

Entities

Artists

  • Oscar Engelbert
  • Giovanna Engelbert
  • Sophie Kirk
  • Paul Jackson
  • Tapio Wirkkala
  • Wilhelm Kåge

Institutions

  • Englebert
  • Gustavsberg
  • Wallpaper*

Locations

  • Stockholm
  • Sweden
  • Beverly Hills
  • United States

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