Angela Cummings is one of the most prominent fine jewelry designers and women jewelry designers. Many of her famous designs were inspired by nature and by three-dimensional art of sculpture. Even though she grew up in the USA, Angela Cummings received her art and jewelry education in Europe. She studied painting in Italy and gemology and goldsmith in Germany.
When she came back to the United States late in 1960s, she was right away hired by Tiffany & Co. and became Tiffany’s in-house designer. In 1974, she was the first woman who had a named collection, “Angela Cummings Exclusively for Tiffany & Co.” Soon after that Tiffany created named collections by Elsa Peretti and Paloma Picasso.
In the 1970s and 1980s, Angela Cummings created her distinctive inlaid designs with semiprecious stones such as coral, jade, lapis lazuli, jasper and organic mother of pearl that she became famous for. Nowadays, these designs are highly sought after and very collectable.
What made Angela Cummings’s designs recognizable are the sensuous gracefulness, deep inspiration by nature and natural forms and biomorphic use of precious metals.
Angela Cummings retired in 2003. She moved to Utah to enjoy spending more time with her family.
Angela Cummings jewelry features gemstone jewelry, diamond jewelry and precious metal jewelry including platinum jewelry and gold jewelry. Our estate jewelry collection comprises of vintage Angela Cummings bracelets, rings, earrings, and necklaces.
Designer:Angela Cummings for Tiffany & Co.
Circa:1980s
Materials:18k Gold, Mother of Pearl, Onyx
Gemstone:Onyx
Weight:11.2 grams
Measurements:D= 1/2"
Hallmarks:Makers' marks, a hallmark for 18k gold
Designed by Angela Cummings for Tiffany & Co., this vintage pair of earrings is made from 18k yellow gold and features inlaid mother of pearl and onyx. The earrings have a round, slightly domed shape with a geometric pattern divided into triangular segments. Each earring displays a symmetrical layout of black onyx and iridescent mother of pearl, separated by fine gold inlay. Signed by Angela Cummings and Tiffany & Co., this pair highlights the designer's signature use of contrast and pattern. The diameter is 0.5" inch, the weight is 11.2 grams.
