Vintage brooch Aalto (Finnish for Wave) series featuring a polished ceramic insert in rich shades of green and brown, set within a smooth bronze frame. The inlay has a wave like bronze detail flowing across its lower edge, enhancing the natural patterns of the ceramic surface.
Period Mid-20th century design, typical of Kalevala Koru’s combination of Finnish craft tradition and modernist forms.
Condition Very good vintage condition, functional clasp, light patina on the bronze.
Maker Kalevala Koru, Finland
Markings Made in Finland, KK (Kalevala Koru)
Material
Bronze frame
Glazed ceramic inlay
Dimensions
Length: 3.4 cm
Width: 2.5 cm
Why buy vintage jewelry by Kalevala Koru?
Since the 1930s, inspired by the finest examples of ancient Finnish, Scandinavian, and Karelian art found by archaeologists, Kalevala Koru crafted a large series of modernist bronze and silver jewelry. Today they are considered classics of Nordic design and Finnish design.
Kalevala Koru is one of the most famous jewelry companies in the Nordics.
