{"product_id":"kalevala-koru-pernio-bronze-ring","title":"Kalevala Koru | Perniö Bronze Ring","description":"\u003cp data-start=\"33\" data-end=\"258\" class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchorContainer\"\u003eA wide bronze ring from\u003cstrong\u003e Kalevala Koru\u003c\/strong\u003e, based on a late Iron Age model found in Yliskylä, Perniö in Finland. The form is strong and archaic, with a high shield shaped front and an open back that allows small adjustment of the size.\u003cspan aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchor\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"260\" data-end=\"559\"\u003eThe surface is decorated with raised ribs and stamped ornament. Between the rounded bands runs a repeated zigzag pattern, one of the oldest decorative motifs known across many cultures. In ancient Egypt, the zigzag was connected with water, and water symbols were often linked with life and renewal.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"561\" data-end=\"724\"\u003eOn this ring the pattern feels direct and tactile. The design has the weight of archaeological jewellery, but it is still wearable as a distinctive everyday piece.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"726\" data-end=\"774\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"726\" data-end=\"774\"\u003ePerniö Ring and Finnish Iron Age Inspiration\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"776\" data-end=\"991\"\u003eThe original model for this ring comes from Perniön Yliskylä and dates to the 1100s. Wide shield rings of this type belong to the late Iron Age tradition in Finland, when jewellery carried both ornament and meaning.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"993\" data-end=\"1254\"\u003eKalevala used historical Finnish finds as a source for many of its bronze and silver jewellery pieces. The Perniö ring is one of those designs where the old form remains clearly visible: broad front, narrowing open band, stamped signs and a warm bronze surface.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1256\" data-end=\"1379\"\u003eProduction of the bronze Perniö ring ended in the 2010s, so older examples are no longer regular current production pieces.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1381\" data-end=\"1392\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1381\" data-end=\"1392\"\u003eDetails\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1394\" data-end=\"1420\"\u003eDesigner \/ maker: Kalevala\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1422\" data-end=\"1440\"\u003eModel: Perniö ring\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1442\" data-end=\"1458\"\u003eMaterial: bronze\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1460\" data-end=\"1475\"\u003eOrigin: Finland\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1477\" data-end=\"1518\"\u003eHistorical model: Yliskylä, Perniö, 1100s\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1520\" data-end=\"1535\"\u003eAdjustable size\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1537\" data-end=\"1554\"\u003eWide shield front\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1556\" data-end=\"1590\"\u003eOpen back for fine size adjustment\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1592\" data-end=\"1645\"\u003eDecoration with raised ribs and stamped zigzag motifs\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1592\" data-end=\"1645\"\u003eMarked \"Made in Finland KK\"\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1647\" data-end=\"1660\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1647\" data-end=\"1660\"\u003eCondition\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1662\" data-end=\"1690\"\u003eVery good vintage condition.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1692\" data-end=\"1831\"\u003eThe bronze has a warm patina and light signs of previous use.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1833\" data-end=\"1863\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1833\" data-end=\"1863\"\u003eFor Wearing and Collecting\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1865\" data-end=\"2143\"\u003eThis ring suits those who like Finnish archaeological jewellery, bronze ornaments and pieces with a visible link to early Nordic history. It has enough presence to stand alone, with a form that looks especially good on the hand because of its height, width and curved open band.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Kalevala Koru","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":54414684062037,"sku":null,"price":67.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0865\/9383\/1253\/files\/Kalevala_Koru_Finland_Pernio_Bronze_Ring_Molna_Vintage.jpg?v=1784581662","url":"https:\/\/www.molnavintage.com\/products\/kalevala-koru-pernio-bronze-ring","provider":"Molna Vintage","version":"1.0","type":"link"}