Vintage Finnish Silver Crystal Ring Pentti Sarpaneva Turku 1971 Sculptural Modernist

There is something almost elemental about this ring, as though it has been pulled straight from the landscape rather than shaped by hand. The silver rises and folds around the stone in wild, organic forms, like wind-carved rock, it is frozen movement, raw and intentional all at once. At its center, the faceted rock crystal sits clear and luminous, catching light in broad, quiet flashes, a calm presence within the surrounding texture. It feels unmistakably Nordic, bold, thoughtful, and deeply connected to nature, a piece that speaks of long winters, low light, and a reverence for form that borders on sculpture. Handcrafted in Finland and dated 1971, this substantial ring is the work of Pentti Sarpaneva, a celebrated Finnish designer known for his sculptural approach to jewelry. It is made in solid silver, hallmarked “830 H,” “Turku,” date letter “S7” for 1971, and signed “P. SARPANEVA,” along with an additional unidentified mark. The ring features a round crystal measuring 14 x 14 x 7 millimeters. It is a US size 8. The top of the ring measures 36.4 millimeters north to south and 29.6 millimeters across, standing 8 millimeters off the finger. The band measures 7 millimeters wide and the ring weighs an impressive 17.9 grams. This is not a quiet piece, nor was it ever meant to be. It is art you can wear, a statement of individuality and confidence, the kind of ring that finds its person rather than the other way around. I offer free layaway on most items purchased for full retail price, please inquire if you are interested in setting up a layaway. We ship when payment is complete and items purchased or payments made on layaway are eligible for store credit only. I always want you to be happy with every aspect of your purchase. If you are not completely satisfied for any reason simply let me know and we'll work together to get the item returned for a full refund. I guarantee that my pictures and descriptions are as accurate as possible. My goal is to exceed your best expectations. Please note that if you are ordering a ring and you’d like to have it re-sized by us, you need to check with us before ordering to see if this can be done and what the cost will be. We generally offer free re-sizing within one full size up or down for no additional charge, but there may sometimes be a charge for the materials, ie: gold. Some rings cannot be re-sized by us, such as eternity bands and heavy signet rings. We are happy to let you know if we can resize any ring and to quote you a price on re-sizings over one full size. Re-sized rings are not eligible for return, but may be exchanged at our discretion. Item ID: RGA26856VA