Brutalist ring Kelo, tourmaline, Pentti Sarpaneva 1970s Finland

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.

1970s. Adjustable size. Marked: P.Sarpaneva. Excellent vintage condition.

Please note that our delivery price is valid for buyers from Sweden (EUR 17.50 up to 20 kg per one delivery).

For the other countries the price of delivery will be different. If you wish to buy, please contact us beforehand.

If you wish to buy several items, we can offer a combined delivery.

We ship by PostNord or Posti Finland.

Don't hesitate to ask any questions regarding our items.

Best regards,
Alex