Designer Finnish Jorma Laine for Turun Hopea Sterling Modernist HUGE Ring - Circa 1973

Measurements: Ring Size is 8 US Adjustable  Split Shank

Face of the Ring is: 1.5" x 1.25" (3.81cm x 3.18cm)

Markings: Turun Hopea Maker's Mark - Finland Crown - 830 - Turku City Mark - U7 (1973) - Finland Signed in Script: Jorma Laine

Weight: 19.2g

Stunning and huge cocktail statement ring. Features 3 large abstract geometric circles or bubbles with cutouts and are accented by smaller raised 3-dimensional circles that have been lightly oxidized for a dramatic effect. The ring is a semi-matte finish and is in excellent condition with no nicks or damage - it has been recently professionally buffed and polished (since these photos were taken) and has little to no wear.

Jorma Laine (1930-2002) was a Finnish Jewellery designer, who's work in Bronze and Silver, is quite easily recognisable. He developed a style of is own, very modernistic and often abstract, throughout the 60s and 70s. He was born on the 10th of July 1930, as the only son of his working class parents. At a young age he was gifted, and spent most of his time drawing. After primary School he attended the renowned Art College Turun Piirustuskoulu ( Turku Art School). During his illustrious career he had his own company Silver-Laine, but he is perhaps best known for the designs he did for Turun Hopea. He also designed Silver Jewellery for Kultateollisuus. Later he retired to his cabin in the forest where he led a hermit like life until his death from a heart attack on the 27th December 2002, 72 years old.