Cartier 1970 By Aldo Cipullo Brooch Pin In 18Kt Vermeil Over Sterling Silver

very rare geometric design by Aldo Cipullo for Cartier.

A great modernist brooch pin, designed by Aldo Cipullo in New York in the early 1970's. It was crafted for the house of Cartier in 18 karats yellow gold vermeil over solid sterling silver.

The design is composed by a pair of three concentric-circled elements, both attached together with a trinity shaped bar. Is a very clean and sleek design, modernist and very 1970's. This piece can be used also as a pendant.

Suited at the reverse, with a hinged steam pin and a twisted lock.

Have a total weight of 15,2 grams and have a measures of 55 mm by 28 mm (2.17 x 1.1 inches).

Stamped, with the assay hallmarks and signed. "CARTIER HRS STERLING".

Aldo Cipullo (1942-1984), 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 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.

Provenance: Acquired from a private collector.

Note: We cannot track any other piece like this. The geometry and the placement of the circles suggest the production year to the early 1970's period.

Collateral: It is accompanied by the designer's jewelry red leather pouch.

Condition: The overall condition of this brooch is excellent. Beside the little normal wear, there is no damage to the gold. This brooch has been carefully inspected to guarantee the condition and authenticity.

INVENTORY REF: P0000MNEJ/.1111