Sailing into History – The Crossings Jewelry Collection
Two hundred years ago, 52 brave Norwegians set sail across the Atlantic in search of a new beginning. Aboard the ship Restauration, they embarked on a journey that would mark the start of one of the largest emigrations in history.
Today, we honor their courage and legacy with a special jewelry collection — a tribute to adventure, freedom, and new beginnings. Developed in consultation with The Crossings Bicentennial Committee. Each piece is crafted in Norway, using recycled silver.
Inspired by the Ship That Started It All
The official Crossings Jewelry Collection
This exclusive collection marks the 200th anniversary of organized Norwegian migration to North America, honoring those who left everything behind in search of a better future.
Designed and crafted in Norway using recycled silver, the collection includes a ribbon pin, earrings, necklaces, and rings — each piece a tribute to adventure, freedom, and new beginnings.
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The Crossings Ribbon & Pin
A unique and versatile 3-in-1 design. This piece can be worn in three different ways: as a national ribbon with a detailed silver medallion, as a round standalone pin, or as a small Restauration ship pin.
The design integrates all the key elements of the anniversary — the historic ship, the official logo, and a symbolic compass representing the journey from Norway to America, with Restauration holding a steady course.
Sail Collection
A timeless collection featuring earrings, a ring, a necklace, and a pendant, all designed and crafted in Norway.
Inspired by the sails of Restauration, the jewelry symbolizes the spirit of adventure, freedom, and new beginnings. The sail-like shapes on each piece are a tribute to the journey that forever linked Norway and America.
Infinity Collection
This collection is inspired by the Crossings200 logo and features the iconic figure-eight knot —an essential sailing knot that symbolizes infinity and the strong bond between Norway and North America. With a filigree design and symmetrical lines, this series blends traditional bunad silver craftsmanship with timeless elegance.
The Small Ship That Changed Norwegian History
Restauration was a small, single-masted sloop originally built for cargo transport. Measuring just 54 ft (16.5 m) long and 16 ft (5 m) wide it was overcrowded when 52 Norwegian emigrants set sail from Stavanger on July 4, 1825.
Cleng Peerson, known as the Father of Norwegian Immigration to America, was the key organizer for the first group of Norwegian settlers. He had traveled to the U.S. years earlier to prepare the way for their arrival and played a crucial role in making the emigration possible.
After 98 days at sea, the ship Restauration arrived in New York on October 9, 1825, marking the beginning of organized Norwegian immigration to North America.
Over the next century, nearly 900 000 Norwegians would leave their homeland, and cross the Atlantic in search of new opportunities and a better life.
Today, nearly five million people trace their ancestry back to Norway.
From Stavanger to New York – 200 Years Later
In honor of the 200th anniversary, a replica of Restauration will set sail from Stavanger on July 4, 2025, arriving in New York on October 9 the same year. It’s a reminder of the courage it took to leave one home for another — a reality that remains just as relevant today, in search of freedom, safety, and new opportunities.
Fun fact
A baby girl, Margaret Allen, was born during the long journey across the Atlantic in 1825, bringing the number of passengers to 53 upon arrival in New York. Her birth has since become the symbol of a new beginning, marking the start of Norwegian American history.