Angela Cummings, born in Klagenfurt, Austria in 1944, began her journey in the world of jewellery design before establishing herself as an iconic figure. She moved to America at the age of three when her family relocated in 1947. Her artistic pursuits led her to Italy for art studies and Germany for jewellery craftsmanship, culminating in a degree in goldsmithing and gemmology.

Upon settling in New York, Cummings joined Tiffany & Co. in 1968. After years of honing her craft, she unveiled her first comprehensive collection bearing her own name in 1975. Her tenure at Tiffany lasted until 1984, during which she crafted a plethora of exquisite jewellery pieces, predominantly in lustrous yellow gold. Her signature style involved intricate inlays of materials like lapis lazuli, jade, mother of pearl, coral, wood, and opal. The natural world, particularly marine life, plants, and animals, served as a wellspring of inspiration for her more...

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Angela Cummings for Tiffany & Co. Black jade and 18ct gold…

Angela Cummings for Tiffany & Co. Black jade and 18ct gold torsade 'Allures' necklace, circa 1992, composed of six strands of black jade beads measuring approximately 6 mm, completed by a twin elliptical clasp embellished at intervals with freeform gold…

Tiffany & Co., Angela Cummings, petal necklace, 1979, 18ct…

Tiffany & Co. Petal Necklace, 1979

Tiffany & Co., Angela Cummings, petal necklace, 1979, 18ct yellow gold rose petals individually linked, with oval clasp, stamped '1979 Tiffany & Co. 750', with Tiffany & Co. Box, 67 grams, length 45 cm. Provenance: Property of a country lady, NSW

Tiffany & Co., Angela Cummings, petal earrings, 1979, 18ct…

Tiffany & Co. 1979 Petal Earrings

Tiffany & Co., Angela Cummings, petal earrings, 1979, 18ct yellow gold rose petals, with earclip, stamped '1979 Tiffany & Co. 750', with Tiffany & Co. Box, 9 grams, height 3 cm, width 3 cm. Provenance: Property of a country lady, NSW

An 18ct gold necklace and earring suite, Angela Cummings, 1995,…

Angela Cummings 18ct Gold Necklace and Earrings

An 18ct gold necklace and earring suite, Angela Cummings, 1995, the articulated collar comprising scrolled fancy links, length approximately 420 mm, together with a pair of conforming double scroll drop earrings, to post and clip fittings, length…

An 18ct gold and diamond 'Hydrangea' brooch, Angela Cummings,…

Diamond Hydrangea Brooch by Angela Cummings

An 18ct gold and diamond 'Hydrangea' brooch, Angela Cummings, 1985, designed with numerous flowerheads, highlighted by round brilliant-cut diamonds at the centres, totalling an estimated 1.40cts, diameter 80 mm, signed Cummings.

An 18ct gold chrysanthemum brooch, Angela Cummings, 1989,…

Angela Cummings 18ct Gold Chrysanthemum Brooch, 1989

An 18ct gold chrysanthemum brooch, Angela Cummings, 1989, designed as a sculpted brushed gold flowerhead on a stem, length approximately 70 mm, signed Cummings,1989.

Pair of 18ct gold and black jade earclips, Angela Cummings for…

Angela Cummings Black Jade Earclips for Tiffany & Co

Pair of 18ct gold and black jade earclips, Angela Cummings for Tiffany & Co, each of bombe form designed as an elliptical black jade plaque partially decorated with an organic gold accent, approximately 24 mm x 18 mm, signed Tiffany & Co., clip fittings.

Pair of 18ct gold and black jade 'Allures' earrings, Angela…

Angela Cummings' 18ct Gold and Jade Allure Earrings

Pair of 18ct gold and black jade 'Allures' earrings, Angela Cummings for Tiffany & Co., circa 1993, each of inverse design modelled as a bombe elliptical plaque, embellished at intervals with freeform gold and black jade accents, approximately 24 mm x 18…

A pair of diamond earrings by Tiffany &, Co., designed by…

Angela Cummings Diamond Earrings for Tiffany & Co

A pair of diamond earrings by Tiffany &, Co., designed by Angela Cummings, the cushion shaped plaques detailed with pave set diamonds in a chequerboard design, signed, to post and clip fittings, in 18ct gold and platinum.

Pair of 18ct gold, pearl and Hematite earrings, Angela Cummings,…

Angela Cummings Hematite and Pearl Earrings

Pair of 18ct gold, pearl and Hematite earrings, Angela Cummings, circa 1984, each cushion-shaped textured hematite plaque surmounted by a cultured pearl measuring approximately 8.00 mm, diameter approximately 15 mm, signed Angela Cummings 1984, post and…

18ct gold and diamond brooch, Angela Cummings for Tiffany & Co.,…

Diamond Butterfly Brooch by Angela Cummings for Tiffany & Co

18ct gold and diamond brooch, Angela Cummings for Tiffany & Co., 1982, modelled as an openwork butterfly, embellished at intervals with pave-set brilliant-cut diamonds, approximately 34 x 26 mm, signed 1982, T & Co. For Tiffany & Co., Cummings.

Angela Cummings for Tiffany & Co., jasper and gold necklace, c.…

Jasper and Gold Necklace by Angela Cummings for Tiffany & Co

Angela Cummings for Tiffany & Co., jasper and gold necklace, c. 1981, featuring twenty five 18 mm round red jasper beads with an 18ct yellow gold sculptural spacer and clasp, stamped 'c 1981 Tiffany & Co. 18K Cummings Tiffany&Co 18K', with box, length 57…

Angela Cummings for Tiffany & Co., diamond, gold and zebra wood…

Diamond and Zebra Wood Bangle by Angela Cummings for Tiffany

Angela Cummings for Tiffany & Co., diamond, gold and zebra wood bangle, the curved grained wood bangle embellished with 18ct yellow gold and diamonds, signed 'Tiffany & Co.', with box, restored. Cf. For comparison Christie's New York Jewels sale, 15 June…

Angela Cummings for Tiffany & Co., feather pendant, 18ct yellow…

Angela Cummings Feather Pendant with Diamonds & Chain

Angela Cummings for Tiffany & Co., feather pendant, 18ct yellow gold and iridium platinum with 5 round brilliant cut diamonds, stamped 'Tiffany & Co. 18K Iri. Plat', together with 18ct yellow gold chain, with original Tiffany & Co. Box, approx. Weight 3.4…

Pair of 18ct gold and coral earrings, Angela Cummings, circa…

Coral and Gold Earrings by Angela Cummings

Pair of 18ct gold and coral earrings, Angela Cummings, circa 1984, each cushion-shaped textured surmount centring an 11.00 mm coral bead, diameter approximately 15.00 mm, signed Cummings for Angela Cummings, clip fittings.

Pair of platinum and diamond earrings, Angela Cummings, 1999,…

Angela Cummings Platinum and Diamond Earrings

Pair of platinum and diamond earrings, Angela Cummings, 1999, each designed as an open work geometric motif pave-set with brilliant-cut diamonds, length approximately 25 mm, signed Cummings for Angela Cummings, clip fittings. Provenance: Fine Jewels,…

Pair of 18ct gold earrings, Angela Cummings for Tiffany & Co.,…

Angela Cummings Knot Earrings for Tiffany & Co

Pair of 18ct gold earrings, Angela Cummings for Tiffany & Co., 1982, each designed as a stylised open work knot, length approximately 20 mm, signed Tiffany & Co., Cummings, clip fittings.