Pair of ear-clips designed by Aldo Cipullo (1936-1984) for Cartier.
Exceptional pair of sculptural ear-clips made in New York city by the jewelry designer Aldo Cipullo. This rare geometric earrings 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 carefully crafted in solid 18 karats yellow gold with high polished finish. The yellow gold parts hug a circular element, carved from natural green jade which is gripped from the back by two screws. They are fitted with comfortable hinged French omega backs for fastening clips and the addition of posts for pierced ears can be easily done.
Jade: Mounted, with 2 round flat pieces carved from natural green jade.
Black Jade: Mounted in bezel settings, with 6 squared sugarloaf cabochon cut (8 x 8 x 4.5 mm) of natural black jade, with a weight of about 8.5 carats.
Weight: 41.30 grams (26.47 Dwt).
Measurements: Diameter of 30 mm (1.18 inches).
Hallmarks: They are both stamped at the reverse, with the maker's mark, the serial numbers, the date of production, the gold assay mark and signed, "CARTIER 1974...
Category
1970s American Modernist Vintage Black Jade Clip-on Earrings
MaterialsJade, Black Jade, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold