Aldo Cipullo (1935 – 1984) was an Italian-born American jewelry designer.
Aldo Cipullo | |
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| Born | November 18, 1935 Naples, Italy |
| Died | February 4, 1984 New York City, U.S. |
| Occupation | Jewelry designer |
Early life and education edit
Cipullo was born on November 18, 1935, in Naples, Italy and later grew up largely in Rome.[1] His father owned a costume jewelry manufacturing business and so he was born into a design family. After finishing graduating school, he began an apprenticeship in the jewelry industry. He immigrated to America in 1959 where he started his studies at Manhattan's School of Visual Arts.[2][3]
Career edit
After his studies he worked as designer for the American jeweler David Webb before joining Tiffany & Co.[3]
In 1969 Cipullo began to work with Cartier.[2]
When there he offered his design the Love bracelet to Cartier[3] and created the "Juste Un Clou” (The Nails Collection) in 1971.[2]
He also designed collections of costume and men's jewelry. The American Gem Society commissioned him in 1978 to create a collection of pieces using gems mined in North America, which is now seen at the Smithsonian Museum.[2]
On February 4, 1984, he died after suffering two heart attacks at the age of 48.[4]
Awards edit
He won the Coty Award for jewelry in 1974.[3]
References edit
- ^ Greer, William R. (1984-02-03). "Aldo Cipullo Dead; Designer of Jewelry Make Love Bracelet". The New York Times. ISSN 0362-4331. Retrieved 2020-04-08.
- ^ a b c d "People We Love: Aldo Cipullo, Jewelry Designer for Cartier". CHJ. Retrieved 2020-04-08.
- ^ a b c d "ALDO CIPULLO". kzacharias.com. Retrieved 2021-02-20.
- ^ Greer, William R. (1984-02-03). "Aldo Cipullo Dead; Designer of Jewelry Make Love Bracelet". The New York Times. ISSN 0362-4331. Retrieved 2020-04-08.
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