Jewellery, Watches, Antiquities and Objects of Vertu

A Finnish silver and chrysoprase Modernist pendant, 1976, designed by Helge Narsakka for Kaunis Koru, the abstract pendant composed of angled and polished square section rods of silver and chrysoprase, on suspensory loop, the reverse bearing maker’s mark and crown stamp for Finland, stamped ‘925’ and with date letter for 1976, and with stamped mark for Kaunis Koru, on long oval link chain stamped ‘925’ with Kaunis Kori marks, pendant length 8.3cm, chain length 62cm. £140-£200

The Helsinki company Kaunis Koru was founded in 1954, with the idea of designing and creating jewellery of pure form, Finnish in conception, spirit and design. Helge Narsakka was one of a talented group of Finnish designers.


In 1989, the company was bought by Finland’s Kalevala Jewellers.