Metronome : Finnish Mid Century Modern Earrings in 14ct by Peltonen & Kni, Alppikulta Oy

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Sleek retro earrings by Finnish makers Peltonen & Kni, Alppikulta Oy of Helsinki, dating from 1951 – 1969. Made in 14ct yellow gold with shimmering synthetic (lab created) spinel. The earrings are cleverly made with safety latches at the back of the shepherds hooks.

The spinels have a delightful pale blue shimmer and glow with occasional moments of lavender, they look very well against both fair and dark hair and will suit all complexions equally well. The drop is delightful to wear, very light but with lovely movement.

While synthetic stones aren’t everyones cup of tea, they were widely used during the Mid Century period alongside glass and unusual stones not previously used for jewellery. More emphasis was placed on the use of shapes and symmetry to create new and exciting forms than in precious metals or stones. The majority of jewellery from this era is made in silver – it’s lovely to have found a high quality pair in solid gold in the Scandinavian Mid Century design aesthetic. An excellent jewellery investment, these are sure to appreciate in value.

Manufacture:
Made entirely by hand and hallmarked to the hook with the fineness stamp 585 for 14ct gold, with the crown hallmark for Finland and Finnish responsibility mark PLP for Peltonen & Kni, Alppikulta Oy.

The earrings have a drop of 36.5mm. The pyramid shaped drops measure 22.65mm x 9.6mm x 5mm.
The trapezoid spinel gemstones measure 13.8mm x 6.9mm x 4.8mm.
The earrings weigh 3 grams for the pair.

Condition:
In perfect vintage condition with no faults to note, ready for immediate and everyday wear.