Wiwen Nilsson, an 18K gold ring set with square-cut synthetic spinels, Lund
The setting measures 16x5x4.5 mm, the width of the band at the setting is 1.8 mm, ring size 16.87/53, weight approximately 3.6 grams
Unclear year stamp. Scratches. Synthetic spinels with worn facet edges. One synthetic spinel with a chipped edge.
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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