Superb Norway+Designs Modernist Sterling Lapis Necklace & Bangle Set 1960s

Superb Designer Erling Christoffersen and Tone Vigeland Norway Plus Designs Sterling Silver & Lapis Lazuli Abstract Modernist Pendant and Neck Ring with Bangle Bracelet Circa 1960s - Rare Find!

Measurements: Pendant: 3"L x 2.25"W x .5"Thick  (7.65cm x 5.72cm x 1.27cm)         

Neck Ring: 6.25"L x 6.1"W (15.88cm x 15.49cm) Inner Circumference: 16.5"R + 1.75"Gap (41.91cm + 4.45cm)

Bangle: Inner Circumference: 7.25"R (18.42cm)

Markings: Pendant: ND Mark - Plus Mark - TV Mark - Norway Sterling 925S              Neck Ring: ND Mark - EC Mark - Norway Sterling                                              Bangle: ND Mark - Plus Mark - TV Mark - Norway Sterling 925S

Weight: 82.3g

Fantastic modernist style sterling drop pendant designed by Tone Vigeland, featuring an open horizontal oval suspending a large polished lapis lazuli stone. The neck ring designed by Erling Christoffersen is rigid and hefty, a perfect compliment to the pendant. Both feature a hammered finish and are in impeccable condition. The bracelet is a smooth finish round bangle designed by Tone Vigeland. Everything has been professionally polished and look immaculate!  

Mannequin is a life-size torso representation

Norway Plus Designs was started in 1958 in Frederikstad as an applied arts centre for the development of modern design in ceramics, glass and textiles as well as jewellery. The head of the silver workshop was Erling Christoffersen, who, together with his wife Anna Greta Eker, were the chief designers. A year later they were joined by the young Tone Vigeland, and it was these three who were the stars of the company, which produced innovative modern silver designs which won favour worldwide and which are still much in demand today. The silver workshop was closed down in the 1970s. Another member of the team was Odvar Pettersen, who was the production manager, but he also designed a couple of pieces. Most Plus Design pieces feature the signature of the designer as well as ND in a box and + in a box.