Vintage Siv Lagerström Clear Acrylic Ring – Size 7.25

Vintage Siv Lagerström Clear Acrylic Ring – Size 7.25

About Siv Lagerström

Rings designed by Swedish designer Siv Lagerström in the period of 1967-1973. She was a midcentury silver smith who began experimenting with alternative materials at the end of the 1960s.

Lagerström's acrylic rings represented a new artistic expression with new materials that broke away from the conventions of what a piece of jewelry should look like. Her rings resonated with and were considered alongside Pierre Cardin's futuristic, colorful fashion for women’s liberation. Think collarless geometric shapes, daringly short hemlines, graphic bright colors.

The expression was more important than expensive materials, in a democratic spirit. Her work also bears similarities to the Op art of the 1960s with psychedelic abstract patterns in motion, creating a three-dimensional sculptural sensation.

Lagerström's pieces are very collectible and examples of her work are on display at the National Museum, Sweden.

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This ring showcases Lagerström's ability to transform an unconventional material into something elegant, modern, and timeless. More than fifty years after it was made, it still feels fresh and contemporary.

A wonderfully sculptural example of Lagerström's work. Free of color, inclusions, or internal elements, this ring relies entirely on form, proportion, and the remarkable clarity of the acrylic for its impact.

There is nothing to distract from the bold circular silhouette and dramatic disc-shaped top. The crystal-clear acrylic captures and reflects light beautifully, highlighting the architectural shape and creating a different look from every angle.

Details

• Signed: SIV
• Location: Stockholm, Sweden
  
• Dated: 1967-1973
• Size: 7.25
• Measurements:
  • Height: 33 mm
  • Top diameter: 22 mm
  • Width at bottom: 9.38 mm
• Weight: 8.1 grams
• Material: Acrylic (Plexiglass), crystal-clear acrylic
• Stamps: Maker, Made in Sweden
• Condition: Excellent vintage condition with normal age-related wear. Light surface wear consistent with age and use.

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