16 June 2026
Diadems – aren't they just for royalty?
Yes, it's definitely here we see the most and the most expensive. And then of course also the giant, somewhat vulgar ones on the beauty queens' almost equally large hair... But that doesn't mean that we other everyday princesses don't...
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30 Jun 2023
When fiction becomes reality
Have you ever dreamed that something from a book was real? For example, a dragon to ride on...
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24 Jun 2021
What criteria were the finalists in the Georg Jensen design competition actually selected by?
In the autumn of 2020, Georg Jensen launched a design competition where the whole country was invited to design a piece of jewellery that...
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10 Jun 2021
World Art Nouveau Day - contemporary jewellery
Art Nouveau is loved by many. The soft and flowing forms seem to appeal to us humans, probably because the style...
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15 Jul 2020
Wedding rings with infinity sign
Wedding rings with an infinity sign are a classic. At Castens, we specialise in doing it in a slightly...
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06 Jun 2020
The making of the KRAKEN octopus necklace
Deep below lurks a silvery sea monster, ready to stretch its arms to the surface to tear down unsuspecting sailors...
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25 May 2020
Creating a tiara
When the Copenhagen Goldsmiths' Guild announced the event "A Queen Worthy" where the city's goldsmiths were invited to come up with their interpretation of...
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21 Dec 2019
How can you reuse an old wedding ring?
Many of my customers come to me with an old wedding ring and want to have it redesigned into a new one...
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16 Apr 2019
The creation of a unique snake ring
A snake bites its own tail - this ancient symbol for eternity, or rather: how time begins, ends and begins...
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28 Feb 2019
How much does it cost to have a piece of jewellery handmade?
Are you considering having a piece of handmade jewellery created because you can't find your dream piece ready-made in any...
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09 Oct 2018
BTS: Watch the creation of a unique opal pendant
Occasionally I take the time to create a true ”con amore” piece of jewellery via wax casting or cire perdue as...
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11 September 2018
Lovely Dragonling
A small dragon pendant has proven to be one of Carsten's most successful creations. And it's no wonder;…
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28 February 2018
Two forever bridal set
Bridal sets are a well-known concept in the USA, where a diamond engagement ring is paired with a smaller wedding band,...
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