A vintage special one, brutalist bronze ring from the Kelo series, featuring a raw black tourmaline. Made by renowned Finnish designer Pentti Sarpaneva.
Why it’s so cool? Sarpaneva excelled as a jewelry designer by skillfully merging tradition and the essence of Finnish nature into contemporary mid century forms.
A notable breakthrough in Sarpaneva’s Kelo (Stand-Dried Pine in Finnish) collection in 1970 was the fusion of Finnish gemstones with bronze and silver jewelry.
The stones featured rectangular shapes with textured surfaces, reflecting dry pine surfaces. Within this collection, a touch of Chinese influence harmonized with Finnish naturalism, creating a unique blend of cultural inspirations.
