Viktor Andri Halldórsson, who’s studying to become a ship captain, recently began to create lovely rings and tie clips from old copper coins that he acquired from a family member. Viktor had been wondering what to do with his coin collection when he stumbled upon an internet video tutorial on how to create rings from coins.
“I acquired an extensive collection of old Icelandic 1 króna coins, which have proven to be the perfect material for jewelry making. I’ve also experimented with Norwegian and Danish coins, the Icelandic 100 krónur coin, and the euro. The last two were the most difficult to handle,” Viktor explains.
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Making rings requires much patience, as they are made by hammering or tapping the edge of the coin until flat and smooth. Viktor admits the work is quite laborious and time-consuming. However, his patience and hard work have paid off since the rings have gained world-wide attention.
“So far I’ve shipped rings to the US, Norway, Denmark, Australia, and Montenegro. Most of my rings have ended up in the States, either with Icelanders living in the country, but more often than not with American soldiers who were once stationed in Iceland.”
Viktor had not anticipated the widespread positive reception his designs have gotten and had not planned on selling them, until he was encouraged by friends and family.
But one question remains: With all this popularity, how long until the young lad runs out of material to work with?
“After a local newspaper, Fréttablaðið, wrote about the rings, I’ve gotten many phone calls from people who want to give me more coins to work with, so I’ll be able to continue for quite some time,” he concludes with a smile.
Viktor Andri Halldórsson makes unique jewellery from old copper coins. His design has gained world-wide attention, and many, including American soldiers once stationed in Keflavík, have bought the rings he makes.
Viktor Andri Halldórsson, who’s studying to become a ship captain, recently began to create lovely rings and tie clips from old copper coins that he acquired from a family member. Viktor had been wondering what to do with his coin collection when he stumbled upon an internet video tutorial on how to create rings from coins.
“I acquired an extensive collection of old Icelandic 1 króna coins, which have proven to be the perfect material for jewelry making. I’ve also experimented with Norwegian and Danish coins, the Icelandic 100 krónur coin, and the euro. The last two were the most difficult to handle,” Viktor explains.
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Making rings requires much patience, as they are made by hammering or tapping the edge of the coin until flat and smooth. Viktor admits the work is quite laborious and time-consuming. However, his patience and hard work have paid off since the rings have gained world-wide attention.
“So far I’ve shipped rings to the US, Norway, Denmark, Australia, and Montenegro. Most of my rings have ended up in the States, either with Icelanders living in the country, but more often than not with American soldiers who were once stationed in Iceland.”
Viktor had not anticipated the widespread positive reception his designs have gotten and had not planned on selling them, until he was encouraged by friends and family.
But one question remains: With all this popularity, how long until the young lad runs out of material to work with?
“After a local newspaper, Fréttablaðið, wrote about the rings, I’ve gotten many phone calls from people who want to give me more coins to work with, so I’ll be able to continue for quite some time,” he concludes with a smile.
