Elis Kauppi Pendant

Style Modernist
Materials 14k Gold & Quartz
Dimensions 4.3cm long X 2cm wide, 8.1g
Identifying Marks Stamped
Condition Excellent Vintage Condition
Year 1965
Country Finland

14k Gold & Rock Crystal Pendant by Elis Kauppi for Kupittaan Kulta, Finland

This elegant original Modernist pendant features solid 14k gold that frames a beautiful large facetted rock crystal (clear quartz). It was designed by the famous Elis Kauppi and made by his workshop Kupittaan Kulta in 1965.

Elis Kauppi (1924-2004) is known for his sophisticated Modernist designs that incorporated stones native to Finland. His innovative approach that centred on simplicity and form, put Finland at the forefront of jewellery design during the mid-century period. Kauppi's work has been exhibited internationally, including Musee des Arts Decoratifs in Paris and the Pforzheim Jewellery Museum in Germany.

This pendant is fully stamped with the anvil motif (maker), crown motif (Finland), 585 (14k gold), town motif (Turku/Abo) & M7 (year). It is in excellent vintage condition with perfect quartz. There is an engraving on the bail. 

The chain is not included.