Designer Jorma Laine for Kultateollisuus Ky Finland Sterling Abstract Modernist Necklace 1971

Measurements: Pendant: 1.25"L x 1"W (3.18cm x 2.54cm) Chain: 16.5"L (41.91cm)

Markings: Maker's Mark - Finnish Mark - 830H - Turku City Mark - S7 Date Mark for 1971

Weight: 22g

Pendant and Necklace are in excellent like new condition. Hard to believe it's over 50 yrs old! Original chain intact. Pendant has recently been polished and looks amazing!

Mannequin is a life-size torso representation

Jorma Laine (1930 - 2002) was a Finnish modernist jewellery designer, producing his signature modernist pieces in the 1960s and 70s. He worked for Kultateollisuus Ky, in Turku, Finland which was founded in 1899 and is one of the oldest silver makers in Finland. Between 1954-1977 it was known as Kultateollisuus Viljanen ja Kumpp Ky. During these innovative years, Kultateollisuus Ky employed some of the best contemporary designers and their Modernist pieces are stamped with the symbol of the flying hammer.