With her playfully bold, nature-inspired pieces, Angela Cummings has left a lasting mark on the world of jewelry design. Full of movement and sensational color, her eye-catching collar necklaces, stud earrings and bracelets continue to be favored by red-carpet celebrities and tastemakers the world over.
Cummings was born in Austria in 1944, during a time when her country was being torn apart by war. At the age of three her family moved to America, where she was raised. Returning to her native country as an adult, Cummings studied art in Perugia, Italy, then went on to study jewelry design in Hanau, West Germany. She graduated with a degree in gemology, goldsmithing and jewelry design from Zeichenakademie in 1967.
Cummings returned to the United States after finishing her studies. She marched into legendary American luxury house Tiffany & Co. in New York City and asked for a job. Under the mentorship of Donald Claflin, a designer who’d previously worked for David Webb, Cummings became a respected in-house designer for the brand. Her named collection, Angela Cummings Exclusively for Tiffany & Co., debuted in 1974.
Cummings created sumptuous 18K gold accessories that were inlaid with coral, opal, mother-of-pearl, jade and lapis lazuli. Not unlike the work of Elsa Peretti, who signed an exclusive contract with Tiffany & Co. in 1974, Cummings’ designs — seashell necklaces, maple leaf pendants — drew on the shapes and forms of the natural world.
As her style continued to develop, Cummings integrated silver, precious gemstones and platinum into her work, creating exquisite juxtapositions by mixing the materials with wood and iron. Her pieces increasingly featured more movement-inspired elements — curling vines, crashing waves and billowing cloud forms — that hearkened to the rhythms of nature.
In 1982, People magazine featured Cummings' jewelry and the publicity launched her into the spotlight. Two years later, she established her own business, Angela Cummings Inc., and began to experiment with abstraction in her work, as well as allowing her surroundings in Japan, where she opened several boutiques, to inspire her adornments.
Cummings retired in 2003, making a brief comeback in 2013 to collaborate with Assael Jewelry, for which she created an exclusive line of cultured pearl jewelry.
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Angela Cummings Tiffany & Co. 18k Gold Lily Pad Earrings
By Angela Cummings for Tiffany & Co.
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Designer: Angela Cummings for Tiffany & Co. Materials: 18K Yellow Gold Weight: 14.4 Grams Measurement: 7/8" x 3/4" Hallmarks: Cummings, TIFFANY&CO. , 18K A pair of Angela C...
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
TIFFANY & Co. Angela Cummings 18K Gold Inlay Mother of Pearl Earrings
By Angela Cummings for Tiffany & Co.
Located in Los Angeles, CA
TIFFANY & Co. Angela Cummings 18K Gold Inlay Mother of Pearl Earrings Metal: 18K Gold Weight: 15.0 grams Measurement: 21.5mm(0.85") high x 19mm(0.75") wide, large size Stones: M...
Pearl, 18k Gold
TIFFANY & CO. 1977 Angela Cummings Round Lentils Earrings 18Kt Gold Opals & Jade
By Angela Cummings for Tiffany & Co.
Located in Miami, FL
Lentils earrings designed by Angela Cummings for Tiffany & Co. This is a very rare pair of clips-on earrings created in New York City by Angela Cummings for Tiffany & Co., b...
Opal, Black Jade, Jade, Gold, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold
Estate Tiffany & Co. 18K Yellow Gold Dogwood Flower Earrings - VHK#88b
By Angela Cummings for Tiffany & Co.
Located in Hicksville, NY
Estate Tiffany & Co. 18K Yellow Gold Dogwood Flower Earrings - VHK#88b Item Details: Year: 1990s Metal Type: 18k yellow gold [Hallmarked, and Tested] Weight: 9.7 grams Maker:...
Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Tiffany & Co. Cummings Mother of Pearl & Gold Positive Negative Design Earrings
By Angela Cummings for Tiffany & Co.
Located in Houston, TX
These very unique and rare earrings from Tiffany & Co. by Angela Cummings feature mother of pearl and gold inlay in a positive negative design set in 18 k...
Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold
TIFFANY & CO. 1977 Angela Cummings Clips Earrings In 18Kt Gold & Black Jade
By Angela Cummings for Tiffany & Co.
Located in Miami, FL
Pair of clips-on earrings designed by Angela Cummings for Tiffany & Co. These are a wonderful and very rare pair of clips-on earrings created in New York city by Angela Cummings...
Jade, Black Jade, Gold, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold
TIFFANY & CO. 1977 Angela Cummings Polka Dots Earrings 18Kt Gold White Nacre
By Angela Cummings for Tiffany & Co.
Located in Miami, FL
Clips earrings designed by Angela Cummings for Tiffany & Co. Rare and iconic elegant pieces created back in the 1974 in New York city at the Tiffany & Co. Atelier. This Polka-Dots e...
Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Tiffany & Co 1970 Angela Cummings Oversized Earrings 18Kt Gold with Black Jade
By Angela Cummings for Tiffany & Co.
Located in Miami, FL
Oversized clip earrings designed by Angela Cummings for Tiffany & Co. Very rare oversized variant of the iconic polka dot pieces, created in New York city by Cummings at the Tiffany...
Jade, Black Jade, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
TIFFANY & CO. 1978 By Angela Cummings Lapis Knots Earrings in 18Kt Yellow Gold
By Angela Cummings for Tiffany & Co.
Located in Miami, FL
Knots earrings designed by Angela Cummings for Tiffany & Co. This is a gorgeous pair of clips-on earrings created in New York City by Angela Cummings for Tiffany & Co. back in the 1...
Lapis Lazuli, Gold, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold
Vintage 1980s Tiffany & Co. Angela Cummings Opal & Jade Checkerboard Earrings
By Angela Cummings for Tiffany & Co.
Located in New York, NY
Finely crafted in 18K yellow gold with black Jade and Opal in a checkerboard pattern. Signed by Angela Cummings for Tiffany & Co. Circa 1980s 1 inch diameter
Opal, Black Jade, 18k Gold
Tiffany &Co Cummings Mother of Pearl Black Jade Checkerboard Gold Large Earrings
By Angela Cummings for Tiffany & Co.
Located in Southampton, PA
18k Yellow Gold Mother of Pearl Black Jade Checkboard Large Earrings by Angela Cummings for Tiffany & Co. These rare Tiffany & Co Angela Cummings earrings showcase 18k gold craftsma...
Pearl, Black Jade, Gold
Tiffany & Co. 1977 Angela Cummings Petals Earrings 18k Gold with Rhodochrosite
By Angela Cummings for Tiffany & Co.
Located in Miami, FL
Pair of earrings designed by Angela Cummings for Tiffany & Co. Beautiful and youthful pair of earrings created in New York city back in the 1977 by Angela Cummings for the Tiffany S...
Rhodocrosite, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Angela Cummings for Tiffany & Co. Yellow Gold & Enamel Dome Earrings
By Angela Cummings for Tiffany & Co.
Located in Dallas, TX
18K Yellow Gold & Black Enamel T&Co Positive Negative Earrings Designed By Angela Cummings. 18.20 Grams
18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
Tiffany & Co. 1982 Angela Cummings Lapis Checkerboard Earrings 18Kt Yellow Gold
By Angela Cummings for Tiffany & Co.
Located in Miami, FL
Checkerboard earrings, designed by Angela Cummings for Tiffany & Co. This is a beautiful vintage geometric pair of earrings, created in New Yor City by Angela Cummings for Tiffany &...
Lapis Lazuli, Gold, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold
Tiffany and CO Onyx Mother of Pearl Earrings 18K Gold Angela Cummings
By Angela Cummings for Tiffany & Co.
Located in East Brunswick, NJ
This hard to find authentic Tiffany & Co. earrings are finely crafted in solid 18K Yellow Gold (stamped). Each earring is inlaid with genuine Black Onyx...
Onyx, Pearl, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
TIFFANY & CO. 1982 Angela Cummings Clips Earrings In 18Kt Gold Pink Tourmalines
By Angela Cummings for Tiffany & Co.
Located in Miami, FL
Geometric earrings designed by Angela Cummings for Tiffany & Co. This is a gorgeous geometric pair of clips-on earrings created by Angela Cummings for Tiffany & Co. back in 1982. Th...
Tourmaline, Gold, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold
Tiffany & Co 1977 Angela Cummings Clips Earrings In 18Kt Gold With Black Jade
By Angela Cummings for Tiffany & Co.
Located in Miami, FL
Pair of clips-on earrings designed by Angela Cummings for Tiffany & Co. A beautiful pair of clips-on earrings, created in New York city by Angela Cummings at the Tiffany & Co. studi...
Jade, Black Jade, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Tiffany & Co. Angela Cummings 12.5ct Tourmaline Black Jade 18K Gold Clip Earring
By Angela Cummings for Tiffany & Co.
Located in New York, NY
Designer: Tiffany & Co Title: These striking Tiffany & Co. Angela Cummings clip-on earrings embody the designer’s iconic fusion of bold geometry and refined artistry. Crafted...
Tourmaline, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Tiffany Necklace And Ear Clips 18K Gold Carved Black Jade And Mother Of Pearl
By Angela Cummings for Tiffany & Co.
Located in New York, NY
Simply chic for any age, a Tiffany & Co. necklace of carved mother-of-pearl disks with 18K gold clasp and a perfectly placed checkered disk of pearl and black jade inlay with matchin...
Jade, 18k Gold
TIFFANY & CO. 1979 Angela Cummings Clips Earrings In 18Kt Gold And Lapis Lazuli
By Angela Cummings for Tiffany & Co.
Located in Miami, FL
Pair of earrings designed by Angela Cummings for Tiffany & Co. This is a gorgeous geometric pair of clips-on earrings created by Angela Cummings for Tiffany & Co. back in 1979. They...
Lapis Lazuli, Gold, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold
TIFFANY & CO. 1977 Angela Cummings Lapis Comas Clips On Earrings In 18Kt Gold
By Angela Cummings for Tiffany & Co.
Located in Miami, FL
"Comas" clips-on earrings designed by Angela Cummings for Tiffany & Co. This is a beautiful and extremely rare pair of clips-on earrings, created in New York city by Angela Cummings...
Lapis Lazuli, Gold, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold
TIFFANY & CO. Angela Cummings Modernist Earrings 18Kt Gold Jasper & Jade
By Angela Cummings for Tiffany & Co.
Located in Miami, FL
Modernist clips-on earrings designed by Angela Cummings for Tiffany & Co. This is a beautiful pair of clips-on earrings created in New York City by the designer Angela Cummings for ...
Black Jade, Jasper, Jade, Gold, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold
Angela Cummings Tiffany & Co. 18 Karat Yellow Gold Clip-On Earrings
By Angela Cummings for Tiffany & Co.
Located in Miami, FL
These vintage 1980s earrings of enchanting floral motif are designed by Angella Cummings. They are rendered in elegantly satin finish yellow gol...
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
TIFFANY & CO. 1978 By Angela Cummings Mariner Knots Earrings in 18Kt Yellow Gold
By Angela Cummings for Tiffany & Co.
Located in Miami, FL
Knots earrings designed by Angela Cummings for Tiffany & Co. This is a gorgeous pair of clips-on earrings created in New York City by Angela Cummings for Tiffany & Co. back in the 1...
Hematite, Gold, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold
Tiffany & Co. by Angela Cummings 18k Yellow Gold Mother of Pearl Earrings, 16.9g
By Angela Cummings for Tiffany & Co.
Located in Providence, RI
These stunning Tiffany & Co. earrings, designed by Angela Cummings, showcase an elegant fusion of 18K yellow gold and mother-of-pearl. The oval-shaped earrings feature a distinctive ...
Pearl, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1980s Tiffany & Co. Angela Cummings Carnelian Earrings
By Angela Cummings for Tiffany & Co.
Located in New York, NY
Finely Crafted in 18k yellow gold with Carnelians. Signed by Angela Cummings for Tiffany & Co. Circa 1980s 3/4 x 1/2 inch
Carnelian, 18k Gold
Tiffany & Co Cummings Inlaid Black Jade Mother Of Pearl Gold Domino Earrings
By Angela Cummings for Tiffany & Co.
Located in Southampton, PA
18k Yellow Gold Inlaid Black Jade and Mother Of Pearl Domino Earrings by Angela Cummings for Tiffany & Co. These earrings are made for non pierced ears, but they can be converted...
Jade, Pearl, Black Jade, Gold
Tiffany & Co. 1977 Angela Cummings Petals Earrings in 18Kt Gold & Pink Quartz
By Angela Cummings for Tiffany & Co.
Located in Braintree, GB
A pair of 1977 Tiffany & Co. Angela Cummings Petals earrings crafted in 18kt yellow gold and carved pink quartz. Designed as stylised floral petal forms, the pink quartz displays...
Quartz, Gold, 18k Gold
TIFFANY & CO. 1978 Angela Cummings Jadeite Lotus Clip On Earrings In 18Kt Gold
By Angela Cummings for Tiffany & Co.
Located in Miami, FL
Lotus clips earrings designed by Angela Cummings for Tiffany & Co. This is an extremely rare pair of clips-on earrings created in New York City by Angela Cummings for Tiffany & Co.,...
Jade, Gold, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold
Tiffany & Co. 1980 Angela Cummings Geometric Earrings In 18Kt Gold With Onyx
By Angela Cummings for Tiffany & Co.
Located in Miami, FL
Geometric dotted clip earrings designed by Angela Cummings. Very beautiful and rare pair of clips-on earrings, created by Angela Cummings for the Tiffany & Co., back 1980. This pair...
Onyx, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Angela Cummings 18K Gold and Diamond Daisy Earrings
By Angela Cummings for Tiffany & Co.
Located in Weston, MA
Daisies stand for happiness, good luck and new beginnings. These daisy earrings are by Angela Cummings, the first woman to be awarded a collection in her own name by Tiffany & Co, in...
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
Vintage Angela Cummings for Tiffany & Co. 18K Gold Earrings
By Angela Cummings for Tiffany & Co.
Located in Houston, TX
Pair of Angela Cummings for Tiffany & Co. earrings are crafted in 18K yellow gold with a pretzel twist design. Dated 1982. They measure 1 inch long and 7/8 inches wide. Clip s...
18k Gold
Tiffany & Co. Angela Cummings Inlaid Black Jade Yellow Gold Earrings
By Angela Cummings for Tiffany & Co.
Located in Southampton, PA
18k Yellow Gold Inlaid Black Jade Earrings by Angela Cummings for Tiffany & Co. With Black Jade Inlay. These earrings are for not pierced ears, but they can be converted by adding po...
Black Jade, Yellow Gold
Tiffany & Co Cummings Mother of Pearl Carnelian Checkerboard Gold Large Earrings
By Angela Cummings for Tiffany & Co.
Located in Southampton, PA
18k Yellow Gold Mother Of Pearl Carnelian Checkboard Large Earrings by Angela Cummings for Tiffany & Co. With Carnelian and Mother of Pearl Checkerboard Design by Angela Cummings The...
Carnelian, Pearl, Gold
Tiffany & Co. Gold Lily Pad Earrings
By Angela Cummings for Tiffany & Co.
Located in New Orleans, LA
Composed of rich yellow gold, these lily pad earrings designed by Angela Cummings for the beloved Tiffany & Co. provide a sophisticated and elegant a...
Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
18 Karat Yellow Gold TIFFANY & Co. “X” Medium Size Earrings
By Angela Cummings for Tiffany & Co.
Located in Hicksville, NY
Year: 1980s Item Details: Metal Type: 18K Yellow Gold [Hallmarked, and Tested] Weight: 24.7 grams Measurements: 1 Inch Length Condition: Excellent
Yellow Gold