Aarikka Finland | Large wooden necklace

Bold vintage necklace by Aarikka Finland, circa 1990s. The design combines long coral orange wooden beads with small polished metal spacers, giving the piece a clear rhythm and a strong graphic look.

The necklace has the direct, playful language often associated with Aarikka jewellery: rounded wood, simple geometry, confident colour and a practical textile cord closure. The orange tone brings warmth, while the metal elements add shine and weight.

Design and Materials

Aarikka built much of its identity around wooden jewellery, especially pieces where colour and shape do most of the work. Here the long cylindrical beads create a sculptural line around the neck, with a denser group of metal rings placed at the front.

The necklace has a noticeable weight, around 140 grams, which gives it presence when worn. It works well with plain linen, wool, black clothing, summer dresses or other simple outfits where the necklace can stand visually on its own.

Details

Maker: Aarikka

Origin: Finland

Period: circa 1990s

Materials: painted wood, metal, textile cord

Length: 58 cm

Weight: approx. 140 g

Closure: cord and wooden bead fastening

Colour: coral orange with metal accents

Condition

Good vintage condition.

The wooden and metal beads are in very good condition. There are visible signs of age on the cord, consistent with use and time.

For Wearing and Collecting

This Aarikka necklace is a strong piece of Finnish vintage jewellery, with a colour that feels warm, summery and easy to notice. Its scale, weight and mix of wood and metal make it suitable both as a collectable Aarikka item and as a statement necklace for regular wear.