Pekka Kiviluoto

Goldsmiths 1987 - 2015

Each goldsmith of the year has their own individual idiom and method of working. The jewellery and items were created using various methods: handcrafting, drilling, sawing, forging, casting. For many, modern 3D-technology has opened doors to unlimited possibilities for new design. Over the decades, goldsmiths and silversmiths have shaped many unique pieces of luxury jewellery, but have also worked with mass production.

Goldsmith of the Year 2016

The smiths are connected by their passion, quality and an uncompromising attitude towards their work. They don't cut corners; instead, they will labour over even the smallest detail. A journey through the Brilliant! exhibition will uncover experimentation, the search for novel ideas, respect for traditions and international success stories. The smiths' works have been given as gifts to members of royal families and to popular figures who have divided popular opinion, such as the Shah of Iran and Diana, Princess of Wales. Throughout the decades, the jewellery has featured in well-respected, international exhibitions and in private collections.

1980 1990 2000 2010

1999 Kirsti Doukas 1998 Toivo Valkama 1997 Pekka Kiviluoto 1996 Alpo Tammi 1995 Juha Janger 1994 Jukka Ailio 1993 Morris Lindblom 1992 Markku Laulaja 1991 Markku Mäki 1990 Raimo Nieminen

Master goldsmith and lapidary Pekka Kiviluoto has worked to create unique precious stone jewellery for decades. His skilled hands work with precious metals and jewels to form some of the most beautiful shapes imaginable.

Pekka has worked as a jeweller at A.Tillander Oy in Helsinki. He worked as a gemcutter and creator of unique pieces of jewellery at Tauno Paronen. He was also of great help to many young smiths, teaching and guiding them in the practicalities of traditional working methods. Pekka Kiviluoto was involved in introducing Carl Fabergé’s range of jewellery and other items to Finnish exhibitions.