BORJE RAJALIN Sterling & Topaz Necklace / Earrings

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This is a gorgeous sterling silver and topaz necklace with matching sterling clipback earrings by Borje Rajalin, Finland, c. 1961. Rajalin studied at the Institute of Industrial Arts in Helsinki. He owned his own design studio from 1956 and designed for Kalevala Koru. He won a gold medal at the 1960 Milan Triennial and is known for simple designs that accentuate the semiprecious stones he used. The necklace consists of a champagne colored gem quality faceted topaz with an estimated weight of about 53 carats set in sterling silver that hangs from a fine sterling chain. The pendant measures 7/8" x 7/8" x 5/8" and bears marks for 935 silver (higher than sterling), Helsinki, 1961 and maker's mark "BR". The earrings mirror the banding used in the setting for the pendant and they measure 3/4" x 7/16" and are simply marked "916H" (i.e. 935 silver). All pieces are in really excellent condition. See my other items for the matching bracelet.