Judith Ripka 18k Gold & Carved Black Onyx Vintage Cufflinks - RARE!!! VINTAGE!

A RARE PAIR of 18 karat yellow gold & carved onyx cufflinks designed by the celebratedJudith Ripka. This perfect pair features matte gold rope work and beaded oval plaque, joined by a bar to a swivel link. The centerpiece is a beautiful carved intaglia Onyx stone! Classic. These are a statement piece that can be worn every day for a touch of glamour. Bought these for a famous man and his wife wore them too!!! **check 1st Dibs prices on Judith Ripka! EXPENSIVE@ This style is extremely hard to find! Sold out. No new ones like this are being made again by the famous designer! The New York–born daughter of a couturier, Ripka studied art at Hunter College and the Parsons School of Design before founding her brand in 1977 with an 18-karat gold collection. She started simple, selling the pieces in her living room, leading to the opening of her first store in Manhasset, New York. Early on, Ripka recognized the power of advertising, taking out an ad in the New York Times that read, “Give your pearls a little culture,” and invited customers to bring in their old pearl necklaces and “see them transformed into a beautiful new necklace.” The updating of traditional styles that might be reserved only for special occasions into modern pieces for daily wear would become a touchstone of Ripka’s brand. By 1982, the jeweler was the proud recipient of the De Beers Award for Outstanding Jewelry Design.