A striking piece of Norwegian modernist jewelry — wearable art by Studio Else & Paul.
 
Maker: Studio Else & Paul, Oslo, Norway
Founders: Else Berntsen Hughes & Paul Hughes, 1959
Material: Sterling silver (925S)
Size: Diameter approx. 6 cm (2.36 in)
Condition: Very good vintage condition 
Markings: Stamped 925S
 
Description
This sculptural brooch is a fine example of the bold, modernist design language that made Studio Else & Paul internationally renowned in the 1960s and 1970s. Crafted in sterling silver, the piece is fitted with both a pin and a bail, making it versatile: it can be worn as a brooch or as a pendant on a chain.
 
With its clean yet powerful form, it is not only a piece of jewelry but also a design object — reflecting the era when Norwegian silver stepped confidently onto the international stage. Studio Else & Paul’s works combined everyday wearability with artistic expression, and pieces like this remain highly collectible today.
 
About the makers
Studio Else & Paul was founded in Oslo in 1959 by Else Berntsen Hughes and Paul Hughes. The couple became pioneers of Norwegian modernist jewelry, known for their experimental forms and sculptural silverwork. Their pieces gained recognition both in Scandinavia and abroad, and today they are considered icons of mid-20th-century Norwegian design.
 
Summary
Modernist brooch/pendant by Studio Else & Paul, Oslo, c. 1960s
Sterling silver (925S), 6 cm (2.36 in) diameter
Can be worn as brooch or pendant
Strong sculptural form — collectible example of Norwegian modernist design