Rare Sterling Silver Paula Häiväoja for Kalevala Koru Finland Modernist Geometric Links Bracelet - Circa 1971

Measurements: 8"L x .6"W (20.32cm x 1.53cm)

Markings: KK Stamp - Crown - 925H - Longboat - S7 Date Mark - KK Stamp

Weight: 12.9g

Fantastic Kalevala Koru modernist style bracelet in playful geometric style links designed by Paula Häiväoja - Links alternate between a shiny brushed polished finish and a shiny mirror like finish. In excellent overall condition it has recently been professionally polished and looks almost new. The last picture is before polishing.  

The first female head designer of Kalevala Koru was Paula Häiväoja, who worked as a designer at Kaunis Koru and Kalevala Koru from 1956, and as a designer and head designer between 1963 and 1967. She then went on to open her own shop. She earned her degree at the Aalto University School of Art, Design and Architecture in 1953. As an artist, Häiväoja was a leading Finnish modernist and pioneer.