About J. Tostrup

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1831, in Christiania (the city we now call Oslo), Jacob Ulrich Holfeldt Tostrup, a goldsmith, opened his own workshop. He was skilled, but more than that, he was determined to carry forward older Norwegian techniques while also making jewelry that fit the times. The business that grew from his shop would be known as J. Tostrup, and it quickly earned a place in Scandinavian design for its enamel work and inventive combinations of silver and color.<br><br> Jacob had a particular interest in reviving ancient Norwegian enameling. Under his hands, jewelry became both ornament and cultural marker. His workshop gained such recognition that it was chosen to craft the enameled insignia for the Order of St. Olav, and the company earned the title of Royal Court Jeweler. These were not small honors, and they showed how far the little shop in Christiania had come.<br><br> The Tostrup workshop didn’t stay still. As it passed from father to son, it kept adapting to new styles and new markets while holding on to its standards of quality. Generations of Norwegians and eventually people outside Norway came to recognize the Tostrup name as shorthand for beauty and durability. The company endured shifting tastes, wars, and modernization, yet the focus on craftsmanship remained steady.<br><br> What Jacob began in the 1830s continues to carry weight today. J. Tostrup pieces still speak to heritage and artistry, and they connect their wearers to a long line of Norwegian design. From the earliest silver-and-enamel work to commissions for royalty, the company has built a history that’s inseparable from the story of Scandinavian jewelry itself.