Tone Vigeland Norway Plus Designs Sterling Silver & Agate Huge Statement Necklace Circa 1960s

Measurements: Pendant: 3.4"L x 2.25"W x .5"Thick  (8.64cm x 5.72cm x 1.27cm) 

Chain: 18"L (45.72cm)

Markings: ND Stamp - Tone Vigeland Mark  - Cross Stamp- Sterling - 925S - Norway

Weight: 34.2g

Fantastic Scandinavian Viking modernist sterling silver extra large pendant featuring a stunning polished agate stone in gorgeous shades of gray. Both the pendant and stone are in excellent condition with little to no wear. The pendant has been professionally polished and looks amazing! I have paired it with a brand new 925 sterling silver snake chain. 

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.