Sjk Santtu Juhani Kiviharju Silver Amethyst Bangle Bracelet Finnish Mod 1950's

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. 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. 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. Lovely all the way around. View & enlarge photographs to closely inspect fine details and to determine the amount of patina, and/or wear. Most older pieces by nature normally have some degree of both and, unless severe, aren't considered damaged.

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