ALDO CIPULLO 1973 Buttons Knots Clips On Earrings In 18Kt Gold With Onyxes.
Pair of ear-clips designed by Aldo Cipullo (1936-1984) for Cartier.
These are an elegant pair of clips-on earrings created in New York City by the jewelry designer Aldo Cipullo, back in 1970. The button’s shaped earrings have been carefully crafted in solid 18 karats yellow gold with high polished finish and embellished with two knots. They are mounted with two cabochons of black onyx and fitted at the reverse with comfortable hinged French omega backs for fastening clips. The addition of gold posts for pierced ears can be easily done on special request.
Black Onyx: Mounted in bezel settings, with 2 round cabochon cuts (24 x 24 x 5 mm) carved from natural black onyx with an approximate total weight of about 38 carats.
Weight: 33.95 grams (21.80 Dwt).
Measurements: Diameter of 27 mm (1.06 inches) and raise 13 mm.
Hallmarks: They are both stamped at the reverse with the maker's mark, the mark for the assay and warranty of the .750/.999 gold and signed in full as follows, "©A. CIPULLO 18 KT".
Aldo Cipullo
He was an Italian born jeweler. He born and was raised in a family of designers with jewelry traditions, his father was the owner of a jewelry factory and his brother Renato Cipullo made jewelry designs for Christian Dior. Aldo, was the creator of the popular and iconic Cartier bracelets, love and the nail, still until today considered ones of the best designs of the 20th century. He works as a designer in New York, for David Webb (1960-1969) and Cartier (1969-1975). In 1975 he found his own company as a freelance designer.
Literature: Renato Cipullo and Vivienne Becker, Cipullo Making Jewelry Modern, Assouline 2021, for similar examples from this collection of the same period.
Collateral: These Aldo Cipullo earrings are accompanied by a presentation jewelry box.
Condition: The overall condition of these earrings by Aldo Cipullo are excellent. Beside the little normal wear there is no damage to the gold. The 2 onyxes are secured in the settings. This pair has been carefully inspected to guarantee the condition and authenticity.
INVENTORY REF: E041225CSEN/.8161
