A DROP OF
HISTORY
A DROP OF TILLANDER
On this page, our story unfolds across decades, highlighted by defining moments in our history. Here you can meet our beloved founders and learn about our status among the Tillander companies.
WE ARE A LONG STORY
Atelier Torbjörn Tillander’s craftsmanship is now carried by the sixth generation of jewelers. Our history, dating back to 1860, is central to who we are: it grounds our roots, preserves our established expertise, and guides us as we evolve with the world—with the glow of our past woven into everything we create.
Atelier Torbjörn Tillander’s story begins in St. Petersburg in 1860.
Alexander E. Tillander, the great-grandfather of the current CEO Tina Tillander, left Helsinki for St. Petersburg at the tender age of 11 and opened his first goldsmith shop at 23. The shop became successful and supplied goods to the family of Tsar Nicholas II, for instance.
The Revolution forced the Tillander family to relocate their business to their home country, Finland. After a few generations of Tillanders, Torbjörn Tillander became the director of the company’s workshop. He then went on to establish his own atelier. Atelier Torbjörn Tillander carries on the tradition, with Tina & Jenny Tillander at the helm, pairing traditional methods with bold experimentation to create hand-crafted, unique pieces we’re proud of.
BOULEVARD OF TIME
Triple celebration – the store among the CEO Tina is celebrating 40 years in Kluuvikatu. The project manager and the master goldsmith Rauno Tynkkynen celebrates his 30 year work in the company.
In addition to our team we hired our current marketing manager Maija. She brings us strong expertise in the field of branding.
Janne Salminen and Valtteri Lonka celebrated 30 years in our company.
Transparency – the debut collection of Jenny’s was launched in the Spring.
We expanded our shop at Kluuvikatu and made room for our living room and for you, our customers.
Jenny graduated as a gemmologist from the renowned Gemological Institute of America in London.
Our workshop moved from Kluuvikatu to Pohjoisesplanadi to new and bigger facilities.
Tina’s daughter Jenny Tillander started as an active member of the company.
Our youngest master goldsmith Janne Ehrukainen joined our team and brought a solid skillset with him.
Our master goldsmith Rauno received the award for 'Goldsmith of the year' from The Finnish Goldsmith's Association.
We hired our first and current store manager Maria Hovi who has a Master degree in gemmology and a strong background in the goldsmiths trade. Maria is the most expensive diamond in our store.
Tina Tillander started as the company’s CEO.
Torbjörn Tillander pasted away and the daughters took responsibility for the business.
Torbjörn’s first exhibition called Jewellery all my life took place and got so much attention people even queued to get in. Also the ruling president of time Mauno Koivistos wife Tellervo Koivisto visited the exhibition and was thrilled with what she saw. As a result, we got an invitation to the Independence Day ball at the Presidential Palace later on.
Our first goldsmith Valtteri Lonka was recruited and for our pleasure he’s worked with us ever since. Due to growing demand we hired our second goldsmith Janne Salminen in addition to our team. Luckily, Janne has also been working with us since then.
The company moved to is’s current atelier at Kluuvikatu 1, 00100 Helsinki, Finland.
Fifth-generation goldsmith Tina Tillander graduated as a master gemmologist at the age of 16.
Paula graduated as a master gemmologist.
Tina’s mother Paula met Torbjörn in the summer of 1963 at the island of Villinki. Torbjörn brought gorgeous and lovely gemstones into Paula’s life which made her more interested in them and lead her to sign up for a course in gemmology.
home country, Finland. After a few generations of Tillanders, Torbjörn Tillander
became the director of the company's goldsmith workshop. He then went on to
establish his own atelier, where he focused on designing and creating exclusive
made-to-order products for private customers.
Triple celebration – the store among the CEO Tina is celebrating 40 years in Kluuvikatu. The project manager and the master goldsmith Rauno Tynkkynen celebrates his 30 year work in the company.
In addition to our team we hired our current marketing manager Maija. She brings us strong expertise in the field of branding.
Janne Salminen and Valtteri Lonka celebrated 30 years in our company.
Transparency – the debut collection of Jenny’s was launched in the Spring.
We expanded our shop at Kluuvikatu and made room for our living room and for you, our customers.
Jenny graduated as a gemmologist from the renowned Gemological Institute of America in London.
Our workshop moved from Kluuvikatu to Pohjoisesplanadi to new and bigger facilities.
Tina’s daughter Jenny Tillander started as an active member of the company.
Our youngest master goldsmith Janne Ehrukainen joined our team and brought a solid skillset with him.
Our master goldsmith Rauno received the award for 'Goldsmith of the year' from The Finnish Goldsmith's Association.
We hired our first and current store manager Maria Hovi who has a Master degree in gemmology and a strong background in the goldsmiths trade. Maria is the most expensive diamond in our store.
Tina Tillander started as the company’s CEO.
Torbjörn Tillander pasted away and the daughters took responsibility for the business.
Torbjörn’s first exhibition called Jewellery all my life took place and got so much attention people even queued to get in. Also the ruling president of time Mauno Koivistos wife Tellervo Koivisto visited the exhibition and was thrilled with what she saw. As a result, we got an invitation to the Independence Day ball at the Presidential Palace later on.
Our first goldsmith Valtteri Lonka was recruited and for our pleasure he’s worked with us ever since. Due to growing demand we hired our second goldsmith Janne Salminen in addition to our team. Luckily, Janne has also been working with us since then.
The company moved to is’s current atelier in Kluuvikatu 1, 00100 Helsinki, Finland.
Fifth-generation goldsmith Tina Tillander graduated as a master gemmologist at the age of 16.
Paula graduated as a master gemmologist.
Tina’s mother Paula met Torbjörn in the summer of 1963 at the island of Villinki. Torbjörn brought gorgeous and lovely gemstones into Paula’s life which made her more interested in them and lead her to sign up for a course in gemmology.
home country, Finland. After a few generations of Tillanders, Torbjörn Tillander
became the director of the company's goldsmith workshop. He then went on to
establish his own atelier, where he focused on designing and creating exclusive
made-to-order products for private customers.
FOUNDERS
Forever honoring and loving the Atelier Torbjörn Tillander founders Torbjörn & Paula Tillander.
Forever honoring and loving the Atelier Torbjörn Tillander founders Torbjörn & Paula Tillander.
TORBJÖRN TILLANDER
PAULA TILLANDER
ROUGH BUT DIAMOND
Across generations, the Tillander name has given rise to four unique companies. Today, the Tillander family is represented only by Atelier Torbjörn Tillander and Annette Tillander. Four independent companies—separate in purpose and practice, united only by name.
Below, you’ll find links to explore the different Tillander companies in detail.
