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It’s Time - Pocket Watch, part of Heidi Vornan's master works

For my master goldsmith’s project, I aimed to create something exceptional, something truly unique. I saw this as an opportunity to do something crazy, something I wouldn't normally do. I also wan...

Taidon tie -exhibition 12.11. – 1.12.2024 Lahti Museum of Visual Arts Malva Kellarigalleria

Heidi Vornan has designed and crafted two pieces as part of her master goldsmith work: the It’s Time pocket watch, inspired by Hugo Simberg, and the art deco-style Crucified diamond cross. These...

Con Amore 5.6.–29.9.2024 The new master goldsmiths introduce themselves!

Mastery has been a dream for many who have now achieved the title of master. It is a goal that embodies the traditions of the profession, the history of one’s own business, or personal ambition...

Crucified necklace - Part of Heidi Vornan's master works

Cross as a pattern and symbol has always intrigued me. I think it fits perfectly in my dark, gothic and edgy style of design. For me the cross is foremost an antique torturing tool symbolizing the ...

THE HUGO COLLECTION

Heidi Vornan’s jewelry collection Hugo is homage to the beloved Finnish symbolist painter Hugo Simberg who’s seen as a national treasure in Finland.  Simberg, a turn of the century artist, is espec...

Death, Mourning and Jewelry

What is the idea of all these skulls and bones in Heidi Vornan's jewelry? The gloomy and dark esthetics of her jewelry bear a deeper meaning and can be described as memento mori jewelry.  The lat...

Black diamonds

Heidi Vornan is known for using black diamonds in her designs. 'Black diamonds are perfect for my luxurious and gloomy goth style. They give the right edginess. White diamonds are never that provoc...

WELCOME TO THE WORLD OF HUGO

Heidi Vornan is launching her new fine jewellery collection “HUGO”. Hugo is inspired by the artwork of a great Finnish symbolist, painter and graphic designer Hugo Simberg. “I’ve always been intri...

Alma Pihl

Alma Pihl 1912   One of my jewellery idols is the amazing Alma Pihl. She was one of the best known female workmasters at Fabergé. A Moscow born jewellery designer with Finnish roots. She was mos...

The Most Beautiful Ring of the Year 2021 competition

I’m thrilled that my Ice Queen -ring was selected as one of the finalists in the The Most Beautiful Ring of the Year 2021 competition. This year marks the 14th anniversary of this competition in Fi...