CARTIER 1969 Aldo Cipullo Clips Earrings In 18Kt Yellow Gold With Lapis & Diamonds
Pair of ear-clips designed by Aldo Cipullo (1936-1984) for Cartier.
These are a fabulous flames ear-clips created in New York City by the jewelry designer Aldo Cipullo for the house of Cartier, back in 1969-1970. The earrings are from the early spikes collection carefully crafted in solid 18 karats yellow gold with high polished finish. Embellished with eight with colorless diamonds and two vivid blue lapis lazulis. 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 on special request. These earrings were made during the collaboration period with the jewelry house of Cartier (1969-1975) as an in house designer.
Diamonds: Mount in four-prongs settings, with 8 well matched round brilliant cut diamonds, with about 0.40 carats, white colorless E/F color, VS clarity.
Lapis lazuli: Mounted in concealed settings, with 2 oval cabochon cuts (12 x 10 x 6 mm) carved from natural blue lapis lazuli with an approximate total weight of about 6.24 carats.
Birthstone: Lapis lazuli for the month of September.
Weight: 24.5 grams (15.75 Dwt).
Measurements: 38 mm by 26 mm (1.50 x 1.02 inches).
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, "CARTIER ©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 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-44-45 for similar examples from this collection of the same period.
Collateral: These Aldo Cipullo earrings for Cartier are accompanied by a presentation jewelry box.
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 has been carefully inspected to guarantee the condition and authenticity.
INVENTORY REF: E030725CENS/.5889
