Arts & Crafts is a Norwegian jewellery company founded in 1984 after two creative young designers, having first met on an adventurous trip through Asia, later combined forces in an effort never to let the journey end. They began making high quality fashion jewellery that is today enjoying success worldwide. Originally designed in Norway, the jewellery is a fusion of Scandinavian simplicity and international fashion trends.

Domestic & International Expansion
Arts & Crafts’ head office is located in Lier, in eastern Norway. A total of 30 employees work within design, logistics, distribution, marketing and sales support.

During the course of the 1990s Arts & Crafts expanded with several new concept stores in Norway, and in 2008 there are now 16 stores located throughout the country from north to south. Arts &Crafts also distributes jewellery to more than 600 shops in Norway.

In 2003 A&C started exporting jewellery internationally and is now represented in more than 20 countries, with sales through both retailers and concept stores. Arts & Crafts concept stores are currently located in Moscow, Tokyo, Taipei and Shanghai and more are planned to come.

A&C jewellery is now available in Sweden, Denmark, the UK, Ireland, Luxembourg, Switzerland, Belgium, France, Italy, Cyprus, Greece, Canada, Russia, New Zealand, Australia, Japan, China and Taiwan.

A&C’s Jewellery Concept
A&C’s jewellery is high quality fashion jewellery designed in Norway. The company offers a wide range of beautiful jewellery collections, something to fit every taste and style. All collections are designed by A&C’s experienced design team in Norway, headed by founder Birgit Løitegaard. Each piece is created with individual love and a passion for details and quality. The jewellery designs are modern, elegant and feminine, inspired not only by the latest fashion trends, but also nature, culture, and authentic traditions from all over the world.

A&C has divided its jewellery collections into 3 main brands:
• Signature – a romantic, feminine collection for party or everyday use
• Essence – modern, but timeless, elegant jewellery designs
• Pure Silver – Handmade, unique designs in pure sterling silver

The A&C design team is dedicated to creating jewellery for conscious women who like an elegant, yet relaxed style. The concept behind the jewellery design is to inspire women to be themselves – to feel free, confident and beautiful.

A&C jewellery design is all about being who you are – not about impressing others. That’s why the company slogan is “Tell your story”.

It is important for A&C to take ethical and social responsibility. All jewellery is produced by the standards of Ethical trade and A&C never uses materials from endangered species or other non-sustainable materials. The company is a member of IEH Norway (Ethichal Trading Initiative) – a resource centre and an advocate for ethical trade practices.

Arts & Crafts is supporting street children in India through the organization
I-India – a fully registered, non-profit, welfare organization witch offers training programmes and an orphanage for street children.