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An eighteen carat yellow gold “Hamsa” pendant designed as a hand, inleyed with turquoise. Signed Aldo Cipullo, New York, ca 1970.
An eighteen carat yellow gold “Hamsa” pendant designed as a hand, inleyed with turquoise. Signed Aldo Cipullo, New York, ca 1970.
An eighteen carat yellow gold “Hamsa” pendant designed as a hand, inleyed with turquoise. Signed Aldo Cipullo, New York, ca 1970.
Elton John wearing a white “Hamsa” pendant by Aldo Cipullo

Cipullo turquoise Hamsa pendant

An eighteen carat yellow gold “Hamsa” pendant designed as a hand, inleyed with turquoise. Signed Aldo Cipullo, New York, ca 1970.

The Hamsa is an amulet and an ancient symbol of protection against evil. A photo of a pendant of same design, worn by Elton John, can be found in: ‘Cipullo, making jewelry modern’, by Vivienne Becker and Renato Cipullo, page 113.

Heigth 57,1 mm., width ca 32,6 mm.

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