A family business founded in 1954, aarikka designs and manufactures jewelry and decorative items. Each product is a unique item handmade in Finland using Finnish materials. What started out of a necessity for better buttons and accessories for founder Kaija Aarikka, has blossomed into a full grown, successful business specializing in jewelry and unique sculptures. Inspired by round shapes from the get-go, aarikka still enlists spheres and orbs as a major part of their design inspiration.

Finnish design has a long history and is know for simplicity, functionality, and craftsmanship. It's trademark designs emerged in the early 20th century, and gained international attention through pioneers like Alvar Aalto in architecture and furniture, as well as companies such as Iittala, Artek, and Marimekko. Their work emphasized clean lines, natural materials, and a harmonious balance between beauty and practicality. Everything must have a purpose. Iconic products like the Aalto vase, Artek’s Stool 60, and Marimekko’s bold textile patterns established Finland as a leader in modernist design. Over the next century, Finnish design became synonymous with high quality, technical skill, and timeless aesthetics—qualities that have earned it global recognition, particularly during the postwar years when Nordic design was celebrated worldwide, and still is. Today, Finnish products continue to enjoy international respect, not only for their aesthetic value but also for their reputation of reliability, thoughtful construction, and cultural authenticity.