Mod 1950's Scandinavian Modernist 916H Silver & Amethyst Bangle Bracelet - Early 1959 work of Santtu Juhani Kiviharju Finish Modernist

Mod Finnish silver & double amethyst bangle bracelet:

* Rare early 1950's work of silversmith Santtu Juhani Kiviharju - Finnish Modernist

* In true Scandinavian mid century modern style - classic simplistic lines and small details that come together to make a large impact

* Fully hallmarked with 5 stamps -
SJK - his personal makers mark used circa 1955 - 1974
A CROWN IN A HEART - The national symbolizing the item was made in Finland
916H - Metal purity stamp - meaning it has 916/1000 silver content - the H stands for hopea, the word for silver in the Finnish language. 916 grade silver was used primarily 1925 - 1968 in that country
A BOAT IN A RECTANGLE - The town mark for Helsinki
F7 - The date code for the year 1959

* Sturdy solid silver hinged bangle with custom crafted peg insert latch and exterior tension security closure

* Two rich deeply saturated high quality grape purple bezel set amethyst high domed round cabochon gems

* Perfectly oriented jewels elevates them to make the biggest visual impact front and center

* Lovely coloring and patina to the silver that only time and use can provide

* This extra special unique piece will get noticed

* Ready and waiting for your wrist, collection, and/or gift giving


ESTIMATED AGE OR ERA = True original authentic vintage piece. Hallmarks date it to 1959 - he produced jewelry as early as 1955 - so this is a nice early work

METAL AND/OR MATERIAL = Genuine finest grade amethyst gemstones and 916/1000 content as marked
CLOSURE/CLASP = Insert clasp

MARKS = 5 Hallmarks - see description and photos

MEASUREMENTS = Ever so slightly oval in shape and inside diameter measures about 2 1/8" x 2". Running a soft tape around the inside - I roughly estimated it can fit a 6 3/4" circumference wrist or smaller. It is a bit on the petite side, in my opinion. There is a 1" span between the top of one amethyst to the bottom of the other and each is about 1/4" in diameter. The body of the bangle is aprox 1/4" wide

US RING SIZE = x

WEIGHT = 19.7 grams on my scale

CONDITION = Fantastic condition for the age - no damage or quirks found to mention. Amethyst jewels are free cracks, chips, etc - this is in great vintage shape. You have to be mindful and carefully line up the peg clasp while inserting to make sure it gets seated properly in it's holder - but that is just the nature of the closure and I am certain it was designed that way. Lovely all the way around

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