30 | Issue 115 | August 2018
“I’ve always enjoyed working with my hands and being able to create something,”
says Janne Alaranta, owner of Komeet Jewellery. Komeet is a one-man business in
which Alaranta creates intricate, often custom-made jewellery with a clear focus on
the small details.
By Josefine Older Steffensen | Photos: Komeet Jewellery
“I started out with painting, but then I
turned to metals and became a gold-
smith, as I found the work with these ma-
terials fascinating,” explains Alaranta,
who set up Komeet five years ago. He has
since then created bespoke jewellery, all
of which is handmade.
He begins by making moulds out of wax,
which are then filled with either gold or
silver, and finished off by hand. When us-
ing titanium or zirconium, the carving is
done straight into the metal. “Everything
is very small, so I often feel my eyes
getting a bit tired,” Alaranta says with a
smile. “But at the same time, it’s the in-
tricate details that make it special and it’s
incredibly satisfying to work at that level.”
A part of everyone
Komeet’s pieces often depict skulls —
a motif that Alaranta has been working
with since the beginning. “I love nature
and am very inspired by it, and a lot of
my work is based on animals,” he notes.
“I don’t consider a skull to be something
negative or scary. Instead, I view it as
something that is a natural part of every-
one. We all have one and it is beautiful, so
I wanted to use it in my jewellery.”If you are looking for a unique, one-of-
a-kind piece of jewellery, then Komeet
is the perfect place for you. Alaranta re-
ceives many orders and frequently works
with clients to create something that is
bespoke. “I’m currently working on two
wedding rings and have been in close
contact with the client to ensure that
they’re getting exactly what they wanted.”Komeet Jewellery makes something that
is slightly different and the level of detail
on each piece is something to truly be
admired. For those interested in finding
out more, the company’s Etsy page is anHandmade and highly detailed jewellery
excellent place to browse its creations,
whilst its Instagram account provides a
fun behind-the-scenes look into what it
takes to craft a piece of jewellery.Web: http://www.komeet.fi
Instagram: @komeetjewelry
Facebook: komeetjewelry
Etsy: http://www.etsy.com/shop/
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