CARTIER 1971 By Aldo Cipullo Ziggurat Stepped Cocktail Ring In 18Kt Yellow Gold
Ziggurat cocktail ring designed by Aldo Cipullo for Cartier.
This is an extremely rare bold modernist cocktail ring, created in New York city by Aldo Cipullo for the jewelry house of Cartier, back in 1971. The fabulous ring was designed with geometric stepped shapes imitating a rectangular Ziggurat. The ring has been mmasterfully crafted in solid yellow gold of 18 karats with high polished finish.
Weight: 19.2 grams, (12.35 Dwt.).
Size: 6.25 and may be sized up or down on special request.
Measurements: 27 mm by 19 mm, (1.06 x 0.75 Inches) and raise 8 mm over the finger
Hallmarks: Stamped with the maker's mark, the mark for the assay and warranty of the 18kt gold, the five-digits serial numbers and signed in full as follows, "©CARTIER 18KT ALDO CIPULLO 1971 38438".
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.
References: RAGO-ARTS, Spring Jewels Sale. 8 May 2024, Lot-200 for other similar rings and jewelry ring offered at the sale.
Literature: Renato Cipullo and Vivienne Becker. CIPULLO MAKING JEWELRY MODERN, Assouline 2021, Pp-93 for a similar ring illustrated.
Collateral: This ring is accompanied by the designer's presentation box.
Condition: The overall condition of this Cartier Aldo Cipullo ring is excellent. Besides the little normal wear, there is no damage to the gold. All parts are secured in their settings. This bangle has been carefully inspected to guarantee the condition and authenticity.
INVENTORY REF: R110624RCCO/.4615
