Iconic jewellery in space. Research on Modernist Nordic jewellery

Abstract

• Sarah Rothwell Curator of Modern & Contemporary Design, at the National Museums Scotland, Edinburgh has a special interest in Modernist Nordic jewellery, among other things. Her research included looking into the necklace and bracelet worn by Princess Leia in the 1977 film Star Wars: Episode IV – A New Hope, that was acquired by Lucas Films from Björn Weckström, the Finnish designer behind Lapponia Jewelry.