Vintage Siv Lagerström Blue-Tinted Acrylic Ring – Size 5
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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I love the particular clean blue hue of this piece - it's like candy.
The color is noticeable yet transparent, allowing light to pass through the material and highlight the sculptural form of the ring. The result feels distinctly futuristic, which is exactly what made Lagerström's designs so exciting when they first appeared in the late 1960s.
I especially love how pure and graphic this ring feels. The bold circular silhouette and crystal-clear transparency create a strong visual statement, while the blue tint enhances the look and adds depth. A small trapped air bubble is visible within the acrylic, a natural result of the casting process that serves as a reminder of the handmade nature of the piece.
Details
- Signed: SIV
- Location: Stockholm, Sweden
- Dated: 1967-1973
- Size: 5
- Measurements:
- Height: 34.1 mm
- Top diameter: 23.3 mm
- Width at bottom: 10 mm
- Weight: 9.8 grams
- Material: Acrylic (Plexiglass), blue-tinted acrylic
- Stamps: Maker, Made in Sweden
- Condition: Excellent vintage condition with normal age-related wear. Small internal bubble is part of the material and manufacturing process. Light surface wear consistent with age and use.
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