Iconic Griegst Jewellery Under the Hammer

With their captivating curves, the “Spiral” bangles marked a new direction for the award-winning Danish artist and goldsmith Arje Griegst. At our Live Auction on 9 April, you have the opportunity to bid on two examples of this iconic design.

Arje Griegst: "Spiral" bangle of gilded silver. Estimate: DKK 10,000-15,000
Arje Griegst: "Spiral" bangle of gilded silver. Estimate: DKK 10,000-15,000

The “Spiral” bangles were originally crafted between 1973 and 1978 in gold and gilded silver and were exhibited in 1980 at the gallery Den Permanente (1934-80) in Copenhagen. The two bangles up for auction are made of gilded silver and will go under the hammer at our Live Auction of jewellery and designer handbags on Wednesday, 9 April, at 5 PM. 


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Live auction

Jewellery & bags

9 April at 5 PM


A Reinterpretation of Ancient Beauty

Griegst himself described the bangles as classicist and as a continuation of a thousand-year-old jewellery tradition. His direct inspiration came from a trip to Rome, where he saw ancient gold jewellery in a museum. The “Spiral” bangles undoubtedly bear similarities to Roman jewellery and reflect his fascination with Greek and Roman mythology—particularly the theme of transformation and metamorphosis. 

To create the “Spiral” bangles, Arje Griegst used the ancient lost-wax casting technique, “cire perdue,” and developed his own unique wax blend. By pulling and shaping the wax, he achieved the desired dynamic movement in the jewellery. The goal was to make the gold appear as if it had been captured mid-transformation. With their characteristic ridged lines and flowing curves, the bangles seem to wrap around the wrist—almost like golden locks of hair. 

Captured in Transformation

With his unique design language and sculptural approach, Arje Griegst blurred the boundaries between art and jewellery. His career spanned more than half a century and explored various themes and materials, including porcelain, glass, and silverware. 

Griegst began his career as an apprentice to Danish goldsmith Just Andersen before founding his own brand in Copenhagen in 1963. His baroque-inspired creations immediately set him apart from the minimalist style of his time. With a deep fascination for gold—especially its ability to reflect light and retain its brilliance—Griegst approached jewellery design as a sculptor, breathing life into objects, forms, and faces. 

Arje Griegst: An "Egekvinden" ring of 18k gold. Estimate: DKK 15,000-20,000. Here shown with a "Boho" ring by Charlotte Lynggaard.

Experience the Jewellery Before the Auction

You can explore all the jewellery up for auction at our preview exhibition from 5-8 April at Nørgaardsvej 3, 2800 Kongens Lyngby. During the exhibition, we also invite you to inspiring talks with goldsmith Torben Hardenberg and stylist Anja Camilla Alajdi. 

For yderligere information, kontakt venligst:

Daniel Foldschack Portrait

Daniel Foldschack

Daniel Foldschack

Head of Department / Jewellery & Fashion
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Eva Dybkjær

Eva Dybkjær

Specialist / Jewellery, Designer Handbags & Fashion / København
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Emma Marie Huus-Thomsen

Emma Marie Huus-Thomsen

Specialist / Designer Handbags & Fashion / København
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Kristine Toftgaard Tanderup

Kristine Toftgaard Tanderup

Specialist / Jewellery, Designer Handbags & Fashion / Aarhus
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Rikke Palmø

Rikke Palmø

Specialist / Jewellery, Designer Handbags & Fashion / Aarhus