Accessibility Statement

Guldviva Jewellery is committed to providing an inclusive and accessible online experience for all users, including people with disabilities. Our goal is to ensure that everyone can browse, shop, and interact with our website comfortably and independently.

We strive to follow best practices aligned with:

  • Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG) 2.2 Level AA
  • Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA)
  • European Accessibility Act (EAA) (where applicable)

Accessibility is an ongoing effort, and we continually evaluate and improve our website to support users with diverse needs.

Accessibility Tools & Features

To help visitors customize their browsing experience, our website includes an Accessibility Menu, which can be opened by clicking the accessibility icon or pressing CTRL + X.

One-Click Accessibility Profiles

These preset profiles make quick adjustments based on common accessibility needs:

  • Epileptic safe: Reduces flashing or animated content.
  • Vision impaired: Increases text size, contrast, and visual clarity.
  • Cognitive focus: Simplifies layout and highlights key elements.
  • ADHD friendly: Lowers distractions and reduces motion on the page.
  • Motor impaired: Enhances keyboard accessibility and simplifies interactions.
  • Color blindness: Applies supportive color filters for clearer differentiation.

Text & Display Adjustments

Visitors can control how text and visual content appears:

  • Bigger text
  • Text spacing
  • Line height
  • Text alignment
  • Bigger cursor
  • Dyslexia-friendly font
  • Image tooltips
  • Hide images
  • Pause animations

Color Adjustments

Tools that support visibility and contrast preferences:

  • Invert colors
  • Adjust brightness, contrast, and saturation
  • Apply color filters (grayscale, red/green, blue/yellow, green/red)

Navigation & Reading Support

Features designed to help with reading and orientation:

  • Reading line & reading mask
  • Highlight links
  • Read page (text-to-speech)
  • Page structure mode
  • Full keyboard navigation support

Widget Controls & Layout

Users may also customize how the Accessibility Menu itself appears:

  • Large widget mode
  • Multilingual menu
  • Move widget (left/right)
  • Hide widget
  • Reset settings: Restore all accessibility preferences to default

Technical Approach

Our website is built using modern technologies that support accessibility, including:

  • Semantic HTML
  • WAI-ARIA attributes
  • CSS for layout and visual styling
  • JavaScript for interactive components

These technologies help ensure compatibility with:

  • Major browsers (Chrome, Safari, Firefox, Edge)
  • Assistive tools such as JAWS, NVDA, VoiceOver
  • Keyboard navigation and a variety of devices

Ongoing Improvements

We regularly:

  • Review content and code updates
  • Conduct automated and manual accessibility tests
  • Monitor accessibility guidelines and regulatory updates
  • Address newly discovered accessibility issues
  • Maintain an ongoing improvement plan

Accessibility is not a one-time project — it's a continuous commitment.

Limitations & Third-Party Content

Despite our efforts, some parts of the site may not be fully accessible:

  • Third-party integrations (apps, embedded widgets, reviews, videos)
  • User-generated content
  • Legacy media or older page templates
  • External services beyond our control

If you experience any barriers, we will make reasonable efforts to provide accessible alternatives upon request.

Feedback & Contact Information

We welcome your feedback on the accessibility of our website.

If you encounter an accessibility issue or have suggestions, please contact us:

Email: info@guldviva.com

Phone: +3581822130

Address: Sjökvarteret 22100 Mariehamn

Where is my jewellery from?

Guldviva was born in Åland in 1989, and has been made here ever since. For us, it has always been important to have full control over the entire manufacturing process, where jewellery production and sales go hand in hand. This way, we can ensure the highest quality and personal service. You always know where your jewellery comes from – from here in Åland.

Åland, my home and source of inspiration

Guldviva’s founder, head goldsmith and designer, Maria Karlström, is the soul behind the jewelry. For her, Åland is more than her story and home; it is her greatest source of inspiration.

— For me, Åland has always been my great sense of security. This is where I can breathe in the calm, live and create. I have always made jewelry based on my love for Åland, my home. Our nature here is so beautiful, and I have always seen jewelry all around me. That’s why it has also been important to me that the entire production takes place right here, because this is where the whole creation happens – from idea to piece of jewelry. That way I can also ensure that our quality is maintained and permeates the entire craftsmanship.

Read more about Guldviva’s designer, Maria Karlström

Maria still masters the entire process – from raw metal to finished piece – in her own workshop. Her philosophy is based on combining traditional techniques with a personal story. New methods are important, but it is classic craftsmanship that makes it possible to create jewellery that both works in practice and stands out from the crowd.

The award Goldsmith of the Year 2025 is far from Maria’s first success. She has previously won the competition Most Beautiful Ring of the Year (2022 and 2024), received Åland’s 75th Anniversary Medal, and was named Ålander of the Year for Positive Attitude (2008).