ANKA Design (Ann-Kristin Dahl)

ANKA Design is a Norwegian jewellery brand associated with goldsmith Ann-Kristin Dahl. Retailer Viking Island identifies her as the designer and maker of Ankadesign jewellery. The brand presents handmade pieces and a showroom in Majorstuen, Oslo.

Craft and commissions

Its own presentation describes making jewellery from raw material to finished piece, including sawing, filing, soldering and polishing. Bespoke commissions and reuse of customers’ older stones are part of the service. Documented products include rings, pendants and cufflinks.

Identification

Distinguish the goldsmith, brand and retailer. A retailer’s label alone does not identify the manufacturing workshop. For a secondhand piece, compare receipts, any commission description and photographs with the actual object. Examine solder joints, settings and subsequent alterations. This article provides no basis for attributing an unidentified maker’s mark to ANKA Design.

Sources: ANKA Design: håndverk; ANKA Design: egen presentasjon; Viking Island: navngitt gullsmed og produkt.