Finland Elis Kauppi Kupittaan Kulta  Modernist Sterling Silver & Amethyst Statement Necklace - Circa 1966

Measurements: Pendant: 2"L x 1.55"W x .5"Thick  (5.08cm x 3.94cm x 1.27cm)       

Necklace: 20"L (50.8cm) 

Markings: Pendant: Anvil MM - Crown Stamp - 916H - Turku City Mark - N7 Date Mark

Chain: AGI 925 Italy

Total Weight: 23.2g

Fabulous modernist 3 dimensional space age large sterling silver and Amethyst square pendant by the renowned Elis Kauppi for Kupittaan Kulta of Finland. Pendant features 6 bezel set Bullet nose Amethyst stones on a 3 bar setting inside a 3D sterling frame. Both the pendant and all 6 stones are in excellent condition with no damage of any kind and little to no wear. Stunning work of art and definitely an eye-catching piece. Great collector's piece. 

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Elis Kauppi, Finland (1921-2004)
A foremost figure in modernist jewelry, Elis Kauppi’s vision of a new jewelry inspired a generation of makers and launched Finland onto the international jewelry design scene. In 1945, at age 24, Kauppi founded his renowned jewelry workshop, Kupittaan Kulta, in Turku, Finland. Part of a younger generation of makers which would forever change the face of jewelry design, Kauppi was driven to innovate by both the difficult circumstances of war and a desire to push past accepted standards of jewelry design at the time. He was one of the first to use local stones such as granite and spectrolite, which were elevated in status and incorporated into unique designs in fresh and innovative way. The exciting results attracted international attention. Kauppi, representing Finland, began exhibiting internationally, and winning prestigious prizes. Demand for Finnish jewelry worldwide increased dramatically. Attention to simplicity and form was the order of the day. A true modernist, Kauppi’s designs emphasize abstraction, rejecting the popular forties naturalistic flower and leaf designs. With strong focus on craftsmanship and integrity of design, his bold creations remain strikingly relevant today.

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