Rhodochrosite Graduated Necklace in 18Kt Gold with 645.25 Cts Superb Gemstones

Retro modernism necklace with Rhodochrosite. Wonderful retro-modernist necklace, created around the 1970's in the northern region of Europe, most probably in Germany or the Netherlands. This colorful and elegant piece has been crafted in solid yellow gold of 18 karats with high polished finish, Fitted with a push boxed security lock and a hinged figure 8 for extra safety. Embellished with a great selection of natural earth mined gemstones. Diamonds: Mount with 19 round brilliant cut diamonds, 0.48 carats, white colorless F color, VS-1 Clarity. Gemstones: Mount with seven round cabochon cuts (17 x 17 x 9 mm) of natural and translucent vivid pink rhodochrosite, with a combined weight of 175.77 carats. Others: Embellished with seven rondelle elements carved from natural black onyx. Weight: 105.75 Grams, (67.79 Dwt). Size: Fit up to 19.5 Inches (50 Cm) and can be sized removing gold links from the back. Measurements: The drop measure is 33 mm by 65 mm (1.30 x 2.56 Inches). Hallmarks: Stamped with the maker's mark, the 18kt gold assay mark and signed, "B.145 0.750". Rhodochrosite, draws its name from two Greek words, rhodon meaning rose and chroma meaning color. This legendary stone dates back at to the ancient Inca...

Necklace designed by Aldo Cipullo. Magnificent and very rare vintage necklace, created In New York city by the iconic master jewelry designer Aldo Cipullo, back in the 1970. This necklace comprises of round onyxes carvings connected by rectangular links and red coral elements crafted with graduated patterns in solid yellow gold of 18 karats with high polished finish. Mount with natural gemstones and fitted with a hinged slashed push lock for security. The gold and the squared coral elements designed in an intricate way that is the signature style of Cipullo. This necklace is one of the greatest examples of vintage jewelry workmanship and the genius of Aldo Cipullo jewelry designs. Red Coral: Mounted in calibrated bezels, with 17 squared pyramids cabochons cuts graduated from 9 mm by 9 mm to 12 mm by 12 mm, carved from natural Sardinian vivid red corals. Black Onyx: Mount with 17 calibrated round open discs graduated from 20 mm to 37 mm, carved from natural black onyxes. Birthstone: Coral for the month of October. Weight: 176.95 Grams, (113.43 Dwt). Size: The total lenght is 22 Inches (55.8 Cm). Measurements: The widest part is 37 mm by mm (1.46 Inches). Hallmarks Stamped with the maker's mark monogram AC, the mark for the assay of the gold and signed, "©A. CIPULLO .750". Cipullo para siempre - Gioiellis 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. Literature: Renato Cipullo and Vivienne Becker, Cipullo: Making Jewelry Modern, Assouline 2021, Pp-104 for a similar examples). Note: The corals displayed...

The necklace is 18 inches (45.7 cm) long. The rare size of the smooth round beads is 14.5 - 15mm. Natural, lovely orangy red rhodochrosite, delicious strawberry jam color. Authentic,...

Bright Orange Coral beads measure 6.77mm at the center and graduate to 3.29mm at the clasp (91 coral beads in total). There are 4 gold braided spacers in the front of the necklace. T...