Modernist silver brooch designed by Elis Kauppi for Kupittaan Kulta, Finland, 1966.
A strong linear composition centers on an elongated tiger’s eye cabochon set within an open geometric silver frame. The stone shows a vivid chatoyant effect: warm golden-brown bands shift and glow as the angle of light changes, creating a sense of movement across the surface. The silver construction is architectural, with stepped details and clean cuts that emphasize balance and precision while allowing light to pass through the form.
Details
Material: Sterling silver, tiger’s eye
Designer: Elis Kauppi
Maker: Kupittaan Kulta
Year: 1966
Length: 5.1 cm
Condition: Very good vintage condition; one microscopic nuance on the stone, visible only on close inspection
Style & Impression
The brooch reads as wearable modernist sculpture. The contrast between cool polished silver and the warm, luminous tiger’s eye gives the piece a refined but expressive presence. Its geometry recalls mid-century Nordic design, where structure, material, and light define the visual language.
