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 Studios Vintage 18k Large Cuff Braclet
By Angela Cummings
Located in Chicago, IL
Circa 1984 Angela Cummings Studios 18k yellow Gold Cross over Design Cuff Bracelet, measuring 2 3/4 inches in length, 2 3/4 inches wide and weighing 55.3 Grams. inside measurement of...
18k Gold
Angela Cummings AC Studio Sterling Silver Large Cuff Bracelet #23296
By Angela Cummings
Located in Washington Depot, CT
Angela Cummings AC Studio Sterling Silver Cuff Bracelet- This striking cuff bracelet features Angela Cummings' signature sculptural design, with bold interlocking loops of polished ...
Sterling Silver
Tiffany & Co. Angela Cummings Inlaid Black Jade Coral 18k Gold Bangle + Earrings
By Angela Cummings
Located in New York, NY
Very fine 18K yellow gold bangle bracelet with inlaid coral and black jade, by Tiffany & Co. designed by Angela Cummings circa 1970s. It features a chic checkered pattern that is sty...
Coral, Black Jade, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Tiffany & Co. 18k Yellow Gold Cushion Shape Bangle Bracelet
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Boca Raton, FL
The Tiffany & Co. 18k Yellow Gold Cushion Shape Bangle Bracelet is a luxurious piece of fine jewelry that exudes elegance and sophistication. With the iconic Tiffany & Co. br...
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 18K Yellow Gold Cornucopia Gemstone Cuff Bracelet
Located in Great Neck Plaza, NY
This striking vintage cornucopia cuff bracelet is a celebration of abundance and color. Crafted in rich 18K yellow gold, the bold design spills over with a vivid array of 15 deep blu...
Diamond, Peridot, Blue Sapphire, Pink Sapphire, 18k Gold
Tiffany & Co. 18K Gold Blue Enamel Textured Bangle
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Flushing, NY
Tiffany & Co. 18K Gold Blue Enamel Textured Bangle Marked: TIFFANY 18K Approximate Dimensions: 16.8 cm (Length) 0.5 cm (Width) 27.3 grams in weight.
Gold, 18k Gold, Enamel
Federico Buccellati Vintage 18K Gold Maple Leaf Cuff Bracelet
By Federico Buccellati
Located in Miami, FL
The Buccellati Maple Leaf Cuff Bracelet in 18K Yellow Gold Beautifully designed Buccellati Maple Leaf Cuff Bracelet, masterfully handcrafted by the illustrious Italian designer Fede...
18k Gold
$35,000
H 1.86 in W 2.21 in D 0.6 in
Angela Cummings 18k Gold Hinged Bangle Bracelet with Mother-of-Pearl Inlay, 75.7
By Angela Cummings
Located in North Miami, FL
Angela Cummings 18k Gold Hinged Bangle Bracelet with Mother-of-Pearl Inlay, 75.7g, Circa 1980s Description: This vintage Angela Cummings hinged bangle bracelet is an outstanding exa...
Pearl, 18k Gold
Tiffany & Co. 18K Gold Angela Cummings Mother Of Pearl And Lapis Inlay Bracelet
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in New York, NY
Tiffany & Co. Angela Cummings bangle bracelet crafted in 18K yellow gold, showcasing one of the designer’s most distinctive and recognizable design languages. Angela Cummings gained ...
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Geometric Mexican Sterling Silver Cuff Bracelet
Located in Miami Beach, FL
Highly stylized geometric design Mexican sterling silver cuff bracelet. Interior circumference measures 5 3/4". It is 32.68 mm wide top to bottom. Marks include "Mexico" and "925."
Sterling Silver
$26,500
W 1.26 in L 7 in
Tiffany & Co. 1981 Elsa Peretti Crossover Black Jade Bangle in 18kt Yellow Gold
By Elsa Peretti for Tiffany & Co.
Located in Miami, FL
Black jade bangle designed by Elsa Peretti (1940-2021) for Tiffany & Co. Extremely rare sculptural bangle bracelet designed by Elsa Peretti for the Tiffany Studios, back in the 1981...
Jade, Black Jade, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage Sterling Silver Coral Cuff Bracelet
Located in Narberth, PA
A stunning coral cuff bracelet from the Vintage (ca1960s) era! Crafted in sterling silver, the front of this cuff bracelet features 18 coral cabochons held within bezel settings. The...
Coral, Silver, Sterling Silver
Vintage Elisabeth Treskow 18k Gold Geometric Hinge Cuff Bracelet c 1930s
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
This vintage 18k yellow gold cuff bracelet, stamped 750 and ET, is an exceptional example of work attributed to Elisabeth Treskow, one of the most influential goldsmiths of the twent...
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Tiffany & Co Elsa Peretti 18K Yellow Gold Vintage Bangle
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Miami, FL
Vintage Tiffany and Co set designed by Elsa Peretti in 18K yellow gold featuring a sculptural wave bangle bracelet with flowing organic form. The bangle weighs 19.86 grams with seaml...
Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
ANGELA CUMMINGS 1983 Geometric Dots Bracelet 18Kt Gold With Opal & Black Jade
By Angela Cummings
Located in Miami, FL
Geometric bangle-bracelet designed by Angela Cummings. This is an extremely rare bangle-bracelet created in New York City by Angela Cummings, back in 1982-83. The fabulous modernist...
Black Jade, Black Opal, Jade, Opal, Gold, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold
Iconic Large Angela Cummings Sterling Silver Orchid Cuff Bracelet
By Angela Cummings
Located in New York, NY
Rare large Angela Cummings Orchid sterling silver cuff bracelet 1980's This scarce, desirable Orchid design is from Angela Cumming's first collection as an independent designer when ...
Sterling Silver
ANGELA CUMMINGS 1997 Studio Twisted Sculptural Bracelet In .925 Sterling Silver
By Angela Cummings
Located in Miami, FL
Twisted cuff-bracelet designed by Angela Cummings. This is a beautiful sculptural cuff-bracelet created by Angela Cummings at her own silversmith studio in New York City, back in th...
Silver, Sterling Silver
ANGELA CUMMINGS 1985 Studio Swirl Sculptural Bracelet In .925 Sterling Silver
By Angela Cummings
Located in Miami, FL
Twisted swirl cuff-bracelet designed by Angela Cummings. This is a beautiful swirled cuff-bracelet created by Angela Cummings at her own silversmith studio in New York City, back in...
Silver, Sterling Silver
Vintage Angela Cummings Sterling Cuff Bracelet
By Angela Cummings
Located in Chicago, IL
Circa 1988 Angela Cummings Sterling Silver Cuff Bracelet, measuring 3/4 inch wide with an inside measurement of 5 3/4 inches and a 1 inch opening. Excellent near unworn condition.
Sterling Silver
Sold
W 1.38 in Dm 6.5 in L 2.65 in
Angela Cummings 1984 Studio Crossover Sculptural Bracelet In 925 Sterling Silver
By Angela Cummings
Located in Miami, FL
Crossover cuff-bracelet designed by Angela Cummings. Beautiful sculptural cuff bracelet, created by Angela Cummings at her own goldsmith studio in New York city, back in the 1984. T...
Silver, Sterling Silver
Angela Cummings 1991 Studio Twisted Sculptural Bracelet In .925 Sterling Silver
By Angela Cummings
Located in Miami, FL
Free form cuff-bracelet designed by Angela Cummings. Beautiful sculptural cuff bracelet, created by Angela Cummings at her own goldsmith studio in New York city, back in the 1990. T...
Silver, Sterling Silver
Angela Cummings Vintage Sterling Silver Modernist Cuff Bracelet
By Angela Cummings
Located in Chicago, IL
Circa 1984 Angela Cummings Modernist Design Openwork Sterling Silver Cuff Bracelet, measuring 2 3/4 inches in length and 2 1/2 inches wide. Wrist measurement of approximately 6 inche...
Sterling Silver
Angela Cummings 18K Yellow Gold Fish Skin Bracelet
By Angela Cummings
Located in Weston, MA
Angela Cummings is drawn to the inherent patterns and forms of nature. This substantial gold bangle curves gracefully around the wrist and features an abstracted scale design in a sm...
Yellow Gold, 18k Gold
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W 1.81 in L 7.85 in
Angela Cummings Studio 1990 Free-Form Sculptural Cuff Solid .925 Sterling Silver
By Angela Cummings
Located in Miami, FL
A free forms cuff bracelet designed by Angela Cummings. Beautiful sculptural piece created by Angela Cummings at her goldsmith's studio in New York city, back in the 1991. This mode...
Silver, Sterling Silver
Angela Cummings 1984 New York Bold Wired Bangle Cuff Solid .925 Sterling Silver
By Angela Cummings
Located in Miami, FL
Bangle cuff designed by Angela Cummings. An oversized and unusual bangle cuff designed by cummings at her studio in New York city, back in the 1984. It was crafted in solid .925/100...
Sterling Silver
Angela Cummings 1991 New York Geometric Honeycomb Cuff in 925 Sterling Silver
By Angela Cummings
Located in Miami, FL
A geometric cuff designed by Angela Cummings. Beautiful aerodynamic cuff bangle made by Angela Cummings at her studio in New York City back in the 1991. It was carefully crafted in ...
Sterling Silver
Angela Cummings Studio 1991 New York Geometric Bracelet Cuff 925 Sterling Silver
By Angela Cummings
Located in Miami, FL
A geometric wired cuff designed by Angela Cummings. Beautiful aerodynamic wired cuff bracelet, created by Angela Cummings at her studio in New York City back in the 1991. It was car...
Silver, Sterling Silver