Aarikka Finland | Wooden black white pendant necklace

About the Piece
Vintage wooden pendant necklace by Aarikka, made in Finland.

The pendant has a clear geometric form: a flat black wooden oval with a round opening and a pale wooden bead placed inside the cut out space. The contrast is simple and strong. Dark wood, light wood and a thin metal frame create a clean graphic composition.

The pendant is light in appearance, but visually strong enough to sit well with plain clothing, linen, wool, black, white or natural tones.

Maker and Origin
Manufacturer: Aarikka
Country: Finland
Material: Wood and metal
Type: Pendant necklace

Form and Design
The main pendant is an oval wooden disc, framed with metal and suspended from a fine metal wire necklace. The pale wooden ball moves within the open centre area, adding a small sculptural detail to the otherwise flat form.

The shape has a calm modernist look. The oval is soft, the inner circle gives air to the composition, and the wooden bead adds a warm human touch.

Colour and Material
The pendant combines deep black stained wood with a natural pale wooden bead. The black surface is not completely flat in colour: fine wood grain remains visible, giving the pendant texture and depth. The pale bead has a soft cream beige tone, with subtle natural grain.

The metal frame and wire have a muted silver tone. They outline the pendant without making the piece look too bright.

Dimensions
Pendant diameter: 4 cm

Condition
Very good vintage condition. Light signs of age and previous use may be present, consistent with vintage wooden jewellery.

Why It Stands Out
A stylish Aarikka pendant with a strong black and pale wood contrast. The design is minimal, but the moving bead and open centre make it more interesting than a simple flat pendant.

A good piece for collectors of Aarikka jewellery, Finnish wooden design, Scandinavian vintage jewellery or graphic modernist accessories.