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RENAISSANCE LIFE

SWEDEN, Sweden SWEDEN, Sweden

Carpe diem...

The Story

Renaissance Life was born out of a passion to turn my grandmother Maj's stories in to reality. Growing up, Maj told me fascinating stories about life, values, and Swedish truths. She once showed me a wooden object and said, “This wooden jewellery box your great-great-grandfather made by hand more than 130 years ago…” I admired the piece she held in her hand with amazement. It looked like an old Renaissance book, with delicate gold corners and an inscription on the back of the lid saying “Year 1854”.

Through the half open lid, I could glimpse beautiful brooches, gold pendants and pearl necklaces - all with a special memory and a story to tell. Even though nobody realised it back then, the first fragments of Renaissance Life took shape. More than 20 years later, still at University in Gothenburg, I had an idea and launched Renaissance Life. Renaissance Life makes symbolic pieces with love that are all named after a different year. Each has a story to tell in the same way my grandmother Maj’s jewellery did. The meanings behind the collections are taken from Swedish sayings, the past, present and the future, together with dreams, time and illusion. Renaissance launches two new collections each year reflecting on our life on earth and our own possibilities. My vision is to create a brand that people love and are excited about. I would like to make unique pieces that are much more than just beautiful accessories, but jewellery that creates a feeling for the day. I want to travel back in time and find the spirit that the jewellery was initially made for - to create strength, good memories, and make impact.

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Designer interview

“My clothes are my canvas and my jewelry is my art,” says Linnéa Götstav, the designer behind Renaissance Life. Sweet and sentimental, Renaissance Life jewelry is inspired by Linnéa’s family...
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On the blog

  • Piece I Love - February 22nd

    Handpicked by Kate   I love all of the jewelry Renaissance Life creates, but this modern take on the classic locket is definitely my favorite. The...
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  • Designer Wish Lists

    There is no getting away from the festive period. Yes you can try to run away but the sound of Queen’s ‘Thank God it’s Christmas’ is sure to...
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  • Gifts that mean more

    It’s a perennial problem at this time of year, you want to show your loved ones just how much you care but how do you do it? What do you get that both...
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  • Top Eight this week - October 18th

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  • Piece I Love - October 17th

    Handpicked by Poppy One of the main reasons I love Renaissance Life's pieces so much is the thought and meaning gone into them. Inspired by a traditional...
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  • Family ties

    There is no stronger bond than that of family are we right? We have all heard of the expression ‘ blood is thicker than water’ as we love and protect...
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  • London Jewellery Week

    If you have noticed that your office is emptier, the tubes less packed and friends uncharacteristically quiet this week, chances are it’s due to London...
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