DANSK Copenhagen Awards: King Frederik IX's Honorary Award, the Gazelle Prize and Giving Back

DANSK Copenhagen is a Danish jewellery brand, founded in Copenhagen in 1971. Over five decades, the work behind our jewellery has been recognised in Denmark and abroad. This page gathers the honours we're proud of, and the cause we have supported for many years.

At a Glance

• Founded in Copenhagen in 1971 by Jette Storm, Christian's mother. Run today by Christian and Malene.
• King Frederik IX's Honorary Award for outstanding export efforts, received in 2014 aboard the Royal Yacht Dannebrog. At the time, the company was called Dansk Smykkekunst.
• The Gazelle Prize for fast-growing Danish companies, received several times, first in 2007.
• More than 90% of our sales come from outside Denmark, through partners across Europe and the United States.
• Long-standing support for Families with Children with Cancer (Familier med kræftramte børn).

For the full brand story and the people behind it, visit our About page. To learn why the full collection is made from 316L, read What Is 316L Surgical Steel?

Built in Copenhagen, Worn Across Borders

DANSK Copenhagen started with one clear idea: beautiful jewellery, made well, at a fair price. That idea has travelled far. Today, more than 90% of our sales come from outside Denmark, through partners across Europe and the United States.

King Frederik IX's Honorary Award

In 2014, we received King Frederik IX's Honorary Award, presented aboard the Royal Yacht Dannebrog. The award recognises Danish companies for outstanding efforts in export markets. At the time, the company was still called Dansk Smykkekunst; we became DANSK Copenhagen in 2020.

For a family business, accepting the award aboard Dannebrog was a moment we won't forget. It was also a thank-you to every partner and customer who helped us get there.

The Gazelle Prize, Earned Several Times

DANSK Copenhagen has received the Gazelle Prize several times, first in 2007. The prize recognises Denmark's fastest-growing companies.

Growth has never been the goal in itself. It's what lets us keep two promises:

• We keep making jewellery designed to last.
• We keep our prices fair.

Supporting Families with Children with Cancer

Recognition means more when you can pass some of it on. For many years, DANSK Copenhagen has supported Families with Children with Cancer (Familier med kræftramte børn), a Danish association for children and young people with cancer and their families.

These families carry more than most of us can imagine. What we can do is stand alongside them, quietly and consistently.

What This Recognition Says About Us

Across more than fifty years, the awards, our growth abroad and our charity work rest on the same foundation:

• Care in every design. Jewellery made to be worn every day.
• Fair prices that stay fair. No seasonal sales or shop-wide discounts.
• Relationships designed to last. Partners and customers who come back.

Awards Questions

What awards has DANSK Copenhagen received?

King Frederik IX's Honorary Award for outstanding export efforts (2014), and the Gazelle Prize for fast-growing Danish companies, received several times since 2007.

When did DANSK Copenhagen receive King Frederik IX's Honorary Award?

In 2014, aboard the Royal Yacht Dannebrog. The company was then called Dansk Smykkekunst.

What is the Gazelle Prize?

A Danish business award that recognises the country's fastest-growing companies. DANSK Copenhagen first received it in 2007.

Is DANSK Copenhagen the same company as Dansk Smykkekunst?

Yes. Dansk Smykkekunst was founded in Copenhagen in 1971 and became DANSK Copenhagen in 2020.

Which charity does DANSK Copenhagen support?

Families with Children with Cancer (Familier med kræftramte børn), a Danish association for children with cancer and their families.

Discover the Collection

The best way to see the care behind the awards is to wear it. Explore the DANSK Copenhagen collection, and follow @danskcopenhagen for new designs.

Made with Love. Designed to Last.