
The Mermaid Suite: Mikkel Brøgger’s Modern Myth
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In every artist’s body of work, there are moments when craft transcends material, when metal and stone become a kind of poetry. For Mikkel Brøgger, that moment takes form in The Mermaid Suite — a one-of-a-kind demi-parure of necklace, ear pendants, and ring, entirely handmade in New York City.
Begun in 2012 and completed thirteen years later, The Mermaid Suite stands as a meditation on devotion, patience, and transformation.
A Contemporary Legend
Evoking both myth and modernity, The Mermaid Suite shimmers with the quiet power of transformation. Each element — necklace, earrings, and ring — is organically hand-turned one by one on a sand wheel, then dapped to a subtle convex form that recalls the movement of water.
In Brøgger’s hands, silver becomes fluid: surfaces ripple with light, curves echo shells and tides, and every mark of the artisan’s tool becomes part of the narrative. The result is not replication, but revelation — each piece alive, singular, and sculptural.
An Alchemy of Materials
Fashioned in polished sterling silver, the suite is illuminated by tiny grey diamonds, antique facetted black agate briolettes, and discreet accents of white gold. Together they create a palette of moonlight and depth — reflections of sea and shadow. The work found its voice through antique 19th-century Venetian agate briolette drops, luminous stones once cherished for their painterly banding and natural beauty. Their delicate facets capture light like water in motion, recalling the romantic spirit of old Venice and the whisper of tides beneath its bridges.
The necklace (60 cm) features a handmade clasp and lock, as refined as it is architectural. The ear pendants (6 cm) are suspended from 14 k white-gold wires, allowing the stones to catch and scatter light with each movement. The ring (US 7 / FR 56) mirrors the organic form of the set, balancing strength and delicacy in perfect proportion.
Each piece bears the artist’s engraving — MEB, a mark of origin and authenticity — affirming its place within Brøgger’s lineage of sculptural jewelry.
Sculpture for the Body
Known for his background in silversmithing and his reverence for form, Mikkel Brøgger continues the Scandinavian tradition of turning function into art. The Mermaid Suite is a study in tension: raw and refined, classical and contemporary, oceanic yet urbane.
Handmade in New York City, it carries with it the pulse of two worlds — Nordic restraint and cosmopolitan energy — united by an artist’s unwavering devotion to craftsmanship.
A Modern Heirloom
The Mermaid Suite is not a collection to be worn quietly; it is meant to be seen, to move, to reflect light like waves at dusk. A statement not of fashion, but of artistry — a reminder that true luxury lies in the handmade, the thoughtful, the rare.
The Mermaid Suite is created by Mikkel Brøgger, an awarded goldsmith and jewelry designer with over twenty-five years dedicated to the art of craftsmanship. Through his studio, Mikkel Brøgger Jewelry, he explores the dialogue between history, gemmology, and lapidary, shaping pieces that bridge time, material, and emotion.
A union of metal, light, and sea, where patience becomes bejewelled poetry.
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