Spring Collection 2012
World Tour Join the Journey
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Big World A tribute to the world, to diversity and to everything that unites us. Where do you come from? Designer: Thor Høy
Thor Høy “Trollbeads can accommodate both the graphic and imaginative, the logical and the adventurous, and I am proud to be part of it.”
USA The White House The regal white pillars and unique architecture of The White House are recognized as a symbol of the United States. After surviving fires in 1814 and 1929, The White House symbolizes strength and perseverance. us11306
Designer: Tomas Cenius Old West Let the wild spirit of the land of opportunity fill your soul. As the American Old West passed into history, legends of this region took firm hold in the imaginations of Americans and people the world over.
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Designer: Søren Nielsen Pursuit of Happiness To building a foundation and following a dream … in the United States, “Life, Liberty and the Pursuit of Happiness” are considered unalienable rights. The smiley face has been a pop culture symbol of the pursuit of happiness since the 1950s. Have a happy day!
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Designer: Søren Nielsen Star Spangled Bead Stars shine bright through fireworks of red, white and blue, the inspiration for Francis Scott Key’s “The Star-Spangled Banner,” a poem written in 1814 that now stands as America’s national anthem.
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Designer: Lise Aagaard
Søren Nielsen “Trolls, stories, mythology, and other cultures are often my inspiration.”
australia Aboriginal Rock Art Aboriginal secrets (the dreamtime) are recorded in the caves. The paintings are a connection to their land and ancestors, stories to be looked after by the sons of fathers for the future generations. as11210
Designer: Anders Martin Bruun Kangaroo with Joey The kangaroo with joey (baby kangaroo) symbolizes maternity of the vast Australian fauna. The mother’s pouch, protective and warm, nurtures the joey until it’s ready to leave its furry sanctuary.
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Designer: Anders Martin Bruun Sydney Harbour Sydney Harbour with its magnificent opera house and iconic bridge. Vibrant and spectacular, Sydney Harbour is the most beautiful harbour in the world, the heartbeat of Australia’s biggest city.
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Designer: Anders Martin Bruun Barrier Reef One of the 7 natural wonders of the world, tropical fish dart between a myriad of coral varieties. An abundance of color and life dominate the sea that is home to the Great Barrier Reef.
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Designer: Lise Aagaard
Anders Martin Bruun “In designing a bead, I try to combine humor and details with a certain amount of cuteness and it’s important for me to integrate the hole into the design of a bead.”
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Japan Noh Mask Noh is a classical Japanese musical drama that has been performed since the 14th century. It is characterized by a slow pace, simple elegance and the use of distinctive masks. jp11208
Designer: Søren Nielsen Sacred House A wooden cottage in good old days of Japan. Here people come to pray for their wishes to come true, pray for finding a good match, or pray for fortune and a good life.
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Designer: Søren Nielsen Rising Sun The red circle is representing the sun. The rising sun is commonly known as a source of pride, and Japan is referred to as the “Land of the Rising Sun.”
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Designer: Lise Aagaard Blooming Sakura Cherry blossoms are the most loveable flowers in Japan. Coming from nothing the flowers bloom from the hard branch, and therefore the Japanese see the cherry blossoms as a symbol of vitality, hope and courage.
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Designer: Nozomi Kaji
Nozomi Kaji “I am influenced a lot by traditional Japanese designs and always try to portray this with glass beads. My designs mostly represent Japanese senses of silence.”
SwiTzerland St. Bernard Dog Switzerland is known for cold winters and snow. Thanks to our famous St. Bernards, many skiers in distress are rescued every year. He has a good nose, a pronounced sense of direction and a flask around his neck. ch11207
Designer: Tomas Cenius Edelweiss Edelweiss in German means “noble and white.” The beautiful flower generally grows at altitudes between 1800 and 2700 meters and is known as the “ultimate love charm” of the mountains.
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Designer: Signe M. Schumann Pocket Watch Love is timeless. What would Switzerland do without chocolate and watches? This special pocket watch with a heart of 18-karat gold is a symbol of timeless love and demonstrates that “Swiss Made” means more than chocolate and precision timepieces!
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Designer: Søren Nielsen Mountain Crystal This sparkling mountain crystal reminds us of Swiss glaciers where the ice never melts. The “mountain crystal” is known for its universal healing powers.
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Designer: Lise Aagaard
Signe M. Schumann “My family name is Schumann, the name of a famous Danish traveling circus. That’s why my first bead is a circus clown.”
UK Celtic Kilt Conjuring up images of proud pipers and energetic cèilidh dances, the traditional kilt has been worn in Scotland and Ireland for generations to show the uniqueness of the Celtic culture. uk11206
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Designer: Tomas Cenius Love Spoons For many centuries, young Welsh men used the long winter evenings to carve Love Spoons for their loved ones. Love Spoons symbolize a life of health and happiness. Give this bead to the one you hold dear and dreams can come true. Designer: Søren Nielsen English Tea Party The Tea Party is a quintessentially English affair, which Lewis Carroll introduced to Alice, The Mad Hatter, The March Hare and The Dormouse with chaotic results! This little bead holds more than a story about tea-time, so take a closer look at the details. Designer: Anders Martin Bruun UK Colors All regions of the United Kingdom are represented in the red, white and blue of the Union Jack flag, which is a striking symbol of unity as well as diversity.
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Designer: Lise Aagaard
Tomas Cenius “When I work with Trollbeads I like the fact that I design something that defines human emotions.”
aUSTRIA Amadeus Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart – the world famous musically gifted wunderkind. Born in 1756 in Salzburg. au11209
Designer: Ginie Gerrits-Oosterlaken
Viennese Waltz Welcome to the ballroom! The Viennese Waltz is the classic, original waltz. A waltzing couple rotates around each other as they fly gracefully around the room. au11308
Designer: Tomas Cenius
Wiener Melange Taste Vienna! Have a traditional Wiener Melange - the local variety of coffee – in one of Vienna’s many legendary coffee houses. au11502
Designer: Kristian Krysfeldt
Apricot Blossom In the beginning of April you can sense the coming of spring at the Danube. The delicate buds of the apricot trees present a breathtaking view. au61110
Designer: Lise Aagaard
Kristian Krysfeldt “Trollbeads is a challenging universe. On the one hand well defined framework and at the same time a very open world of terms, concepts, experiences and creatures, sculpted into an object in silver.“
HOnG KOnG dragon and PhoeniX Chinese people consider the dragon and phoenix as the blissful relation between husband and wife. in ancient times, nearly all things connected with emperor and empress have dragon and phoenix patterns. it also means power and premier which brings good luck. hk11309
Designer: He yang Hong Mahjong fortune Mahjong is the most popular traditional game among Chinese society and you often see it at family and friends gatherings. it merely acts as a kind of joyful communication. Mahjong “Fortune” means getting rich.
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Designer: Thor Høy Skyline The skyline over the Victoria Harbour is the most beautiful and famous scene in Hong Kong. Do not miss it when you visit Hong Kong as it brings you so much inspiration.
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Designer: lise aagaard
chineSe auSPiciouS “ yu yi guck cher!” The first two Chinese words mean your wish and the last two are lucky and peace. if you want to express the best blessing during Chinese new year to someone, just say “yu yi guck cher!” hk11406
Designer: He yang Hong
thor høy “everywhere i go, i get inspiration ... for a new lamp, furniture, interior design a machine or ... a Trollbead.”
denmark Viking Ship A great design that our ancestors used to adventurously travel the world. Let it quietly roll about on your arm. Designer: Eske Storm dk11201 Design Troll The Troll stands in a designer chair created by one of this country’s proud sons. Is he counting to ten or has he fallen asleep because designer furniture bores him? dk11402
Designer: Søren Nielsen / Thor Høy Anemones Spring’s luminous anemones emerge from the fresh forest floor to capture the sun’s first rays before the buds on the beech trees burst.
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Designer: Lise Aagaard
Runes ’Danish Gold’… Amber, the beautiful, light, soft material made of fossilized pine tree resin millions of years ago … here with DENMARK engraved in runes. dk71001
Designer: Lise Aagaard
Lise Aagaard “I can honestly say that I am inspired by anything and everything. I am deeply grateful for having had the opportunity to touch people from all over the world through my work.”
Germany Brandenburg Gate The beautiful old city gate build in 1791, now located in the heart of Berlin, is today a main symbol of peace and a reunited Germany. de11301
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Designer: Gabriele Weber-Vögele
Garden Gnome 25 million in Germany alone, these little creatures often find themselves in the center of a heated debate, on good or bad taste? In an act of support The Garden Gnome Liberationists are known to kidnap them and send them on trips around the world! Designer: Søren Nielsen Beetle The VW is the classical German car, now sold all over the world. It’s the essence of sturdiness and good quality. Volkswagen means “people’s car” in German.
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Designer: Tomas Cenius
The Frog Prince … A frog put its head out of the water and said, “Princess, why do you weep so bitterly?” “My golden ball has fallen into the spring.” The princess answered. “If you will love me.” The frog said. “And let me eat from your golden plate, and sleep upon your bed, I will bring you back your ball.” Designer: Eirin Julia Wendlandt
Gabriele Weber-Vögele “I love to create special pieces that show how unique and incomparable each person is.”
Italy Spaghetti Spaghetti is an icon of Italian cuisine and a symbol of the Italian spirit. The great film director Quentin Tarantino has named an entire film genre after this famous pasta – The Spaghetti Western. An essential ingredient to your bracelet. it11101
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Designer: Tomas Cenius Romulus & Remus According to the myth the twins Romulus and Remus were abandoned by their mother and raised by a wolf. They created a city on the seven hills where they had been raised and named it: ‘Rome, the Eternal City.’ This bead is a tribute to the great Italian capital. Designer: Tomas Cenius
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Love Locks On the famous Milvio Bridge in Rome couples in love hang their locks, engrave their initials, and then throw away the only key in the river. Designer: Tomas Cenius . Caprese The Caprese salad comes from the island of Capri in the Gulf of Naples. The dish shows the three colors of the Italian national flag - for Italians a symbol of freedom, unity and pride! Viva Italia!
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Designer: Lise Aagaard
Tomas Cenius “Essentially my goal is to make beautiful jewelry that touches people. I give the same attention to every piece, whether it is for the Royal couple or the lady next door.”
The Netherlands Van Gogh Sunflowers are the inspiration for two series of still life paintings by the Dutch painter Vincent van Gogh. Van Gogh is nowadays considered one of the greatest painters of the 19th century. nl11203
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Designer: Tomas Cenius
Clogs It is a common misconception that Dutch people still wear wooden clogs. Despite the fact that most Dutch people no longer wear ‘klompen’ for everyday use, clogs remain popular among people working in their gardens and on farms. Designer: Tomas Cenius Windmill It can be used to manufacture flour, oil and paint, to saw wood or pump water. A mill can be operated by wind, water, electricity, or by animal or human power. Mills have a great historical-cultural value in the Dutch landscape, they bring nature, industry, and architecture together. Designer: Annabap Logman
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Orange If the Netherlands were to be associated with a color, it would be orange! From the national football team’s colors to ’Orange fever‘ during the ’Queen’s Day‘ celebrations. This vibrant tradition stems from William of Orange ’Father of the nation‘, and the founder of a new Dutch state. Designer: Lise Aagaard
Annabap Logman Structures, shapes and patterns are the foundation of her work. When Annabap designs she is always extremely focused and surrounded by calm.
Africa Drum Beat In Africa, drums served as an early form of long distance communication, and today are used during ceremonial and religious functions such as dance, rituals and story-telling. za11205
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Designer: Søren Nielsen
African Pride The male lion is highly distinctive and easily recognizable by its mane. Few animals will dare to challenge a lion. Referred to as the “King of the Beasts,” lions are popular symbols of royalty, stateliness and bravery. Designer: Søren Nielsen Africa I am an African. Not because I was born there but because my heart beats with Africa’s. I am an African. Not because I live on its soil but because my soul is at home in Africa. I am an African. For her wildness quenches my spirit and brings me closer to the source of life. - Extract from a poem by Wayne Visser Designer: Lise Aagaard
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Seed Bead “Seed Bead” is a generic term for any small bead. Usually round in shape and most commonly used in weaving, but also in simple stringing and in other pieces of jewelry. The colorful, worldrenowned Ndebele bead work is a good example of the use of seed beads. Designer: Søren Nielsen
Søren Nielsen “My first Trollbeads were designed with little faces and figures in sterling silver and strung on leather. More than 30 years have passed since I began and new Trollbeads keep coming.”
Baltic States Mushrooms Family A cosy mushroom family tightly snuggled together. They remind us of how precious family is and how important it is to have someone in life to lean on. lt11102
Designer: Søren Nielsen
Lithuania’s Bead Lithuania is small like this bead representing the national flag, but see how much it holds...yellow represents the sun and welfare, green - nature, freedom and hope, and red - courage. lt61106
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Designer: Asta Sivokaite Iron Wolf The legend of Gediminas‘ dream tells the story of the founding of Vilnius, Lithuania’s capital city, and the Iron Wolf - a symbol of strength, courage, and endurance. Some say that you can still hear the wolf howling at night in Vilnius. Designer: Asta Sivokaite Baltic Gold Look how this amber bead shines like gold in the sun. After all, amber is the Baltic gold, well-known and precious for everyone in the Baltics.
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Designer: Lise Aagaard
Asta Šivokaitė “Creation gives me joy, so I give all of myself while creating. Various ideas can come anytime and anywhere.”
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