Finnish Designer Aarikka Sterling and Dark Wood Modernist Brooch - Circa 1964

Measurements: Pendant: 1.4"L x 1.5"W x .5"Thick (3.56cm x 3.81cm x 1.27cm)

Markings: PS - Crown - 916H - Helsinki City Mark - L7 - Sterling - Aarikka - Finland

Weight: 7.5g

 Lovely vintage sterling silver and dark wood modernist brooch designed by Paola Suhonen for Aarikka Finland in 1964. Overall pin is in excellent condition with no damage to the wood and little to no wear to the silver. Included with purchase are 2 silver plate converters so it can be worn as a pendant on a chain if preferred.

Founded on February 24, 1954 in Helsinki Finland by Kaija Aarikka. Aarikka’s design was headed by Pauliina Aarikka, daughter of Kaija. In 1955, a surprising commission for four necklaces from Dior in Paris lent wings to a bright future for Aarikka jewellery. Over the decades, Aarikka’s in-house designers have also been joined by many guest designers such as Aino Favén, Jorma Vennola, Jukka Rintala, Tuula Falk, Markku Salo, Paola Suhonen, Anna Ruohonen, Anu Leinonen, Kalle Kuusela, Elina Helenius, Kaisli Kiuru, Anneli Aaltonen and Eero Saarinen. Each of them has left their own mark on Aarikka’s language of design. Company is still going strong today.

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