CARTIER 1973 Aldo Cipullo Earrings In 18Kt Yellow Gold With Rock Crystal & Onyxes
Pair of ear-clips designed by Aldo Cipullo (1936-1984) for Cartier.
This is a fabulous pair of ear-clips created in New York City by the jewelry designer Aldo Cipullo, back in 1973 .This rare geometric pair was made during the collaboration period with the jewelry house of Cartier (1969-1975) as a designer. The pair of earrings are from the iconic "Circles" collection, and they were carefully crafted in solid 18 karats yellow gold with high polished finish. The yellow gold parts hug circular elements, carved from natural translucent polished rock quartzes, which are gripped from the back by several screws and embellished with ten matched carvings of black onyx. They are fitted at the reverse with comfortable hinged French omega backs for fastening clips and the addition of gold posts for pierced ears can be easily done.
Onyx: Mounted in concealed posts settings, with 10 calibrated spherical cabochon cuts (5 mm) of natural black onyxes, with an approximate total weight of about 6.65 carats.
Weight: 41.5 grams (26.61 Dwt).
Measurements: 32 mm by 30 mm by 12 mm (1.26 x 1.18 x 0.47 inches).
Hallmarks: They are both stamped with the maker's mark, the date of production, the mark for the assay and warranty of the .750/.999 gold, the five-digits serial numbers and signed in full as follows, "CARTIER 1973 ©A. CIPULLO 18 KT 22501".
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 work 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, Pp-136-137 for similar examples (see figures).
Collateral: These Aldo Cipullo earrings are accompanied by a presentation jewelry pouch.
Condition: The overall condition of these Cartier earrings by Aldo Cipullo are excellent. Beside the little normal wear there is no damage to the gold. The 11 gemstones are secured in the settings. This pair has been carefully inspected to guarantee the condition and authenticity.
INVENTORY REF: E061525CRNM/.9975
