Matti Hyvarinen-Mid Century Modernist- 1973-Turku, Finland store (Adjustable 6-9, Currently Size 9)

This ring was artisan crafted by Matti Hyvarinen, in 1974 in Turku, Finland.
Matti was a successful Finnish jewelry designer, sculptor, and painter. He opened his metalsmithing business, which still exists today, in the late 1950s. His workshop is known for its many award-winning Modernist designs crafted using a variety of different metals, including sterling silver and karat gold. His aesthetic is unique to the Scandinavian design community.

This ring is one of Matti's earlier works simply signed with his initials and not the name store of his silversmithy, Sirokoru. It is a bold modernist design with a beautifully organic perspective. The design incorporates an abstract topography captured in the geometric form of a square.
With an open interpretation, this artistic work simply inspires. You just have to take a second look…it is an exquisite example of Mid Century design.

Quality construction, the ring is in excellent condition. The face of the ring measures a significant .75” so it is sure to make an eye catching statement. It is also adjustable from sizes 6-9 with the current size being a 9.

Hallmarks:
925- Sterling Silver
MJH-Matti J. Hyvarinen
Symbol- Turku
U7-1973

More information on Matti J. Hyvarinen:
Matti Hyvarinen got his start in 1953 training for several years in his father's workshop in Turku, Finland. He then worked for another business in Turku, Goldsmith Salovaara Company, for a year before he opened his shop in 1958. He started Sirokoru Ltd. in Kaarina, Finland, when he was just 21 years old.
From the late 1960s until the early 2000s, Hyvarinen displayed his jewelry in numerous exhibits across Europe and Asia. In 1967 he won the prestigious Diamonds International Award for his “The Rich and The Poor” brooch. Throughout his 60-year career, he also participated in several groups supporting the Finnish jewelry industry. He won the Goldsmith of the Year Award presented by the Finnish Goldsmith Association in 1987.
His business, Sirokoru Ltd., is still operating today. In addition to selling finished jewelry made of sterling silver, the workshop also offers casting services for other metalsmiths working in gold, silver, and bronze.

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