KRYPELL 925
- Maker
- Charles Krypell attributed, not confirmed
- Struck in
- New York, United States attributed, not confirmed
- In use
- from 1976 attributed, not confirmed
- Recorded on
- 1 piece
The mark "KRYPELL 925" combines the designer signature of American sculptor and luxury jewelry designer Charles Krypell with a standard fineness stamp indicating .925 sterling silver. Established in New York in 1976, the Charles Krypell design house is noted for translating sculptural fine-art sensibilities into wearable jewelry, spanning precious platinum, gold, and fine sterling silver collections.
Pieces bearing this mark typically exhibit bold, dimensional construction, fluid architectural or naturalistic motifs (such as dimensional floral and lily designs), and a substantial, tactile weight. Reverse sides often feature deliberate decorative texturing or openwork under-galleries, demonstrating high-end bench craftsmanship.
The mark is generally applied via a clean, sans-serif block stamp reading "KRYPELL" alongside the metal purity designation ("925" for sterling, or "18K" / "750" on gold pieces). Collectors should distinguish this mark from other vintage American studio jewelers by noting the characteristic sculptural casting and signature block typography.
Previously sold with this mark
Kept on the record — a maker's back catalogue is most of the evidence that a mark is what we say it is.
What this entry is based on
- one piece carrying this mark, handled and photographed by this shop Written with the piece in hand. No published hallmark reference covers most of these marks.
Nothing outside this shop has been checked for this mark yet. What is above comes from the pieces themselves and from what was written while they were in hand.
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