CARTIER Aldo Cipullo 1973 Vintage Geometric Earrings In 18Kt Gold With Onyxes
Pair of ear-clips designed by Aldo Cipullo (1936-1984) for Cartier.
This is a beautiful pair of ear-clips made in New York city by the iconic jewelry designer Aldo Cipullo for the jewelry house of Cartier, back in 1973. This rare geometric pair was created during the collaboration period with the jewelry house of Cartier (1969-1975) as a designer. This pair of earrings are from the iconic "Circles" collection, and they were masterfully hand-crafted in solid 18 karats yellow gold with high polished finish. The yellow gold grill parts hug a circular element, carved from natural black onyx which is gripped from the back by two screws and embellished by eight round cabochons of black onyx. They are fitted with comfortable French hinged omega backs for fastening clips and the addition of gold posts for pierced ears can be easily done.
Country: New York city, United States.
Period: Modernism, 1973.
Onyx: Mounted in bezel settings, with 8 round cabochons cut (6 x 6 x 4.5 mm) carved from natural black onyx, with an estimate total weight of about 12 carats.
Weight: 40.2 grams (25.80 Dwt).
Measurements: Diameter of 31 mm (1.22 inches).
Hallmarks: They are both stamped at the reverse, with the maker's mark, the date of production, the mark for the assay and warranty of the 18kt yellow gold and signed, "CARTIER 1973 ©A. CIPULLO 18 KT".
Aldo Cipullo
He was an Italian born jeweler. He born and was raise 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, Pp-136-137 for similar examples (see figures).
Provenance: Acquired from a private collector.
Note: These earrings are the originals produced in the 1970's period.
Collateral: This pair of Cartier earrings by Aldo Cipullo 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 10 gemstones are secured in the settings. This pair was carefully inspected to guarantee the condition & authenticity.
INVENTORY REF: E041226MNOEN/.9663
