Wiwen Nilsson
Ring 18K gold with a round faceted rock crystal, Lund, 1968
The diameter of the rock crystal is approximately 12 mm, the width of the setting measures approximately 20 mm, height approximately 11 mm, ring size approximately 14/54 (17 mm), weight approximately 8 grams.
Wear due to age and use. Wear commensurate with age and use. Unclear maker's mark. Minor chip.
Designer
Wiwen Nilsson was a Swedish designer born in Copenhagen. He studied at his father's workshop, as well as in Germany, Denmark, and France. Nilsson is primarily known for his objects created in silver with geometric, clean, and austere forms. Nilsson debuted at the Gothenburg Exhibition in 1923. At the Stockholm Exhibition in 1930, he had his major breakthrough, and his innovative modernism was a success. Nilsson created, among other things, jewellery, table silver, and services.
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