Kalevala Koru bronze earrings | Hannunvaakuna series

Pair of vintage bronze earrings by Kalevala Koru, Finland. The surface is decorated with the Hannunvaakuna (Saint John’s Arms) - an ancient symbol of protection and continuity, reinterpreted through the precise, architectural design language characteristic of modern Finnish jewelry.

The form feels timeless: clean geometry, subtle relief and a quiet strength that makes these pieces read as both historical and distinctly contemporary.

Design and Materials

• Maker: Kalevala Koru, Finland

• Material: bronze

• Diameter: 19 mm

• Period: mid-to-late 20th century

• Closure: stud back

• Marked: KK

Condition

Excellent vintage condition with light traces of age, consistent with minimal wear.

Style Notes

The graphic, interwoven pattern complements modern minimalist wardrobes, pairing easily with structured tailoring, neutral palettes, or statement Nordic jewelry. Works equally well as an understated design piece or part of a curated collection of Finnish modernism.

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.

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