Angela Cummings Earrings
Austrian, American, b. 1944
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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Creator: Angela Cummings
Angela Cummings Sailor's Knot Carnelian Yellow Gold Earrings
By Angela Cummings
Located in New York, NY
Pair of 18k yellow gold sailor's knot earrings by Angela Cummings, with carnelian. Earrings are 30mm x 18mm. Marked: Angela Cummings, 750. Weight - 26.2 grams.
Category
20th Century American Angela Cummings Earrings
Materials
Carnelian, Yellow Gold
Angela Cummings 18k Yellow Gold Fire Opal, Jade 1986 Earrings
By Angela Cummings
Located in New York, NY
Experience the exquisite craftsmanship of Angela Cummings with these rare and collectible earrings. Oversized at 1 1/8 inches, they showcase a mesmerizing combination of fire opal, b...
Category
20th Century American Modern Angela Cummings Earrings
Materials
Jade, Opal, Fire Opal, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage Angela Cummings Inlayed Pearl, Pink Tourmaline & 18k Gold Earrings
By Angela Cummings
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
DESIGNER: Angela Cummings
CIRCA: 1980’s
MATERIALS: 18k Yellow Gold
GEMSTONE: Pear Shape Pink Tourmaline
GEMSTONE 2: Mother of Pearl Inlay
WEIGHT: 23.0 grams
MEASUREMENTS: 1” x 13/16”
HALLMARKS: Angela Cummings, 750
ITEM DETAILS:
A pair of 18k gold and mother of pearl earrings by Angela Cummings for Tiffany & Co. The earrings feature a pink tourmaline.
The earrings have a checkered pattern crafted out of mother of pearl inlaid in gold. This design allows the light to create an impressive effect on the surface of the earrings. Along with the pear shaped tourmaline in the middle, this Angela Cummings’ creation makes a great statement.
These 18k gold earrings have all of the distinct elements of Cummings style. Shapes inspired by nature, authentic design and impeccable workmanship — this is what we at Nadine Krakov Collection...
Category
1980s Vintage Angela Cummings Earrings
Materials
Pearl, Tourmaline, 18k Gold
Angela Cummings Studios Free Forms Clip Earrings in 18kt Gold with 12 Emeralds
By Angela Cummings
Located in Miami, FL
Clips earrings designed by Angela Cummings.
Beautiful pair of earrings, created by Angela Cummings at her atelier in New York city, back in the 1989. These modernist earrings was ca...
Category
1980s American Modernist Vintage Angela Cummings Earrings
Materials
Emerald, Gold, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold
Angela Cummings Studios 1984 Clips Earrings in 18Kt Yellow Gold with Black Jade
By Angela Cummings
Located in Miami, FL
Geometric pair of earrings designed by Angela Cummings.
Rare oval shaped pair created at the cummings studio in New York city, back in the 1984. They was crafted with a mismatched p...
Category
1980s American Modernist Vintage Angela Cummings Earrings
Materials
Jade, Black Jade, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Angela Cummings 1984 Checkerboard Earrings in 18kt Gold Black Jade & White Nacre
By Angela Cummings
Located in Miami, FL
Checkerboard Earrings designed by Angela Cummings.
Beautiful vintage squared pieces, created by Angela Cummings in New York, back in the 1984 This pair of earrings are very rare and they was carefully crafted with geometric patterns in solid yellow gold of 18 karats with high polished finish. Fitted at the reverse with French omega backs for fastening clips and the addition of posts can be easily done.
Gemstones: Embellished with an inlaid of 32 wavy squared...
Category
1980s American Modernist Vintage Angela Cummings Earrings
Materials
Jade, Black Jade, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Angela Cummings 18k Yellow Gold 1987 Clip Earrings
By Angela Cummings
Located in New York, NY
These 18k yellow gold diamond framed 1987 Angela Cummings earrings are truly special because they were designed by Cummings, an iconic jewelry designer known for her innovative and timeless designs. The earrings feature a unique bean shape design that is unlike any other, and the yellow gold setting helps the diamonds sparkle and shine. The earrings date back to 1987, making them a true collector's item for any jewelry enthusiast. The combination of the beautiful design and the rare vintage make...
Category
20th Century American Modern Angela Cummings Earrings
Materials
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Angela Cummings 18 Karat Gold Black Jade, Gold Studded Earrings
By Angela Cummings
Located in New York, NY
An iconic pair of 18k yellow gold earrings adorned with black jade. Crafted by famed designer Angela Cummings, the earrings measure 25mm x 21mm and weigh 26 grams.
Post backing for p...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Angela Cummings Earrings
Materials
Jade, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Angela Cummings 1980s Mother-Of-Pearl 18 Karat Gold Scroll Ear-Clip Earrings
By Angela Cummings
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Designed as overlapping scrolling 'C' forms
Inlaid with mother-of-pearl throughout
Opaque white with strong iridescence
With high polished gold finish
Complete by hinged omega back...
Category
1980s Vintage Angela Cummings Earrings
Materials
Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Angela Cummings 18K Peridot Hematite Diamond Earrings
By Angela Cummings
Located in Henderson, NV
Crafted in 18K yellow gold, each earring features an oval bezel set peridot imbedded in hematite, topped with inlay onyx and mother-of-pearl and a pave diamond cap.
Omega and post ba...
Category
Late 20th Century Angela Cummings Earrings
Materials
Diamond, Hematite, Onyx, Pearl, Peridot, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage Angela Cummings Non-Pierced Ridged Gold Earrings in 18 Karat Yellow Gold
By Angela Cummings
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
This vintage pair of Angela Cummings earrings crafted in 18 karat yellow gold exemplify her signature style, characterized by innovative designs and meticulous craftsmanship. The ear...
Category
1980s Unknown Contemporary Vintage Angela Cummings Earrings
Materials
Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Angela Cummings 1987 New York Studios Perforations Earrings In Solid 18Kt Gold
By Angela Cummings
Located in Miami, FL
Pair of earrings designed by Angela Cummings.
Great three-dimensional sculptural pieces, created by Cummings at her New York studio, back in the 1987. This pair of earrings has been...
Category
1980s American Modernist Vintage Angela Cummings Earrings
Materials
Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Angela Cummings Paula Shell 18 Karat Yellow Gold Earrings
By Angela Cummings
Located in New York, NY
These rare ethereal Angela Cummings lever-back earrings are crafted in 18k yellow gold and feature carved multi-colored paula shells measuring 23.0mm x 29.0mm. Made in United States ...
Category
1990s Angela Cummings Earrings
Materials
Yellow Gold
Angela Cummings Coral Gold Earrings
By Angela Cummings
Located in Darnestown, MD
Large, bold ear clips by Angela Cummings. Richly colored coral stones are set in a ruffled 18 karat gold collar. Measurements are 1 inch x 1 1/4 inches. Clips backs can be converted ...
Category
1980s American Modern Vintage Angela Cummings Earrings
Materials
Coral, 18k Gold
Angela Cummings Hematite 18 Karat Yellow Gold Studed Earrings
By Angela Cummings
Located in New York, NY
A Pair of Hematite and Gold Earclips. Each designed as a bombé hematite plaque enhanced by polished gold appliqués, mounted in 18K yellow gold, length 1 inch.
Signed 'Cummings'
Category
20th Century American Modern Angela Cummings Earrings
Materials
Hematite, Yellow Gold
Angela Cummings Knot Motif Earring
By Angela Cummings
Located in Atlanta, GA
Angela Cummings began her career at Tiffany & Co. before establishing her own company. Her designs are iconic and have become quite collectable. This simple ribbon like design is pla...
Category
1980s American Contemporary Vintage Angela Cummings Earrings
Materials
18k Gold
ANGELA CUMMINGS Paula Shell Yellow Gold Earrings
By Angela Cummings
Located in New York, NY
These rare Angela Cummings clip-on earrings earrings are crafted in 18k yellow gold and feature carved multi-colored Paula Shells. The stones in the earrings are natural and vary sl...
Category
1990s American Angela Cummings Earrings
Materials
Yellow Gold
1985 Angela Cummings Sterling Silver Woven Square Earrings
By Angela Cummings
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Introducing the exquisite 1985 Angela Cummings Sterling Silver Woven Square Earrings, a stunning piece that embodies timeless elegance and sophistication. Crafted from high-quality s...
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1980s Vintage Angela Cummings Earrings
Angela Cummings 1983 18 Karat Yellow Gold Vintage Heart Ear-Clip Earrings
By Angela Cummings
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Designed as stylized heart shaped forms
Accented by a subtly concave surface
With high polish finish throughout
Completed by hinged omega backs
Stamped for 18 karat gold
Fully signed...
Category
1980s Modern Vintage Angela Cummings Earrings
Materials
Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Angela Cummings Acorn Motif Gold Earrings
By Angela Cummings
Located in Atlanta, GA
Angela Cummings began her career with Tiffany & Co. before starting her own company 1984. Her designs are uniquely hers and highly collectable. This rarely available acorn motif...
Category
Late 20th Century Contemporary Angela Cummings Earrings
Materials
18k Gold
Estate Angela Cummings 18K Gold Mother of Pearl and Hematite Cube Earrings - VHK
By Angela Cummings
Located in Hicksville, NY
Estate Angela Cummings 18K Gold Mother of Pearl and Hematite Cube Earrings - VHK#981
Item Details:
Year: 1984
Metal Type: 18K Yellow Gold [Hallmarked, and Tested]
Weight: 18.3 grams...
Category
1980s Vintage Angela Cummings Earrings
Materials
Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Estate Circa 1984 Angela Cummings 18K Yellow Gold Knot Earrings - VHK#987
By Angela Cummings
Located in Hicksville, NY
Estate Circa 1984 Angela Cummings 18K Yellow Gold Knot Earrings - VHK#987
Item Details:
Year: 1984 (Stamped on earrings)
Metal Type: 18K Yellow Gold [Hallmarked, and Tested]
Weight:...
Category
1980s Vintage Angela Cummings Earrings
Materials
Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Angela Cummings Jade and Peridot Earrings
By Angela Cummings
Located in Dallas, TX
Angela Cummings earrings featuring checkered green jade and pear shaped peridot. Stamped ANGELA CUMMINGS 750.
Category
1980s American Modern Vintage Angela Cummings Earrings
Materials
Jade, Peridot, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Angela Cummings 1988 18 Karat Yellow Gold Pearl Clip-on Earrings
By Angela Cummings
Located in Baltimore, MD
Angela Cummings 1988 18 Karat Yellow Gold Pearl Clip on Earrings
Metal: 18k yellow gold
Weight: 16.19 grams
Diameter: 14.5mm
Backs: Lever backs (clip-on, no posts)
Pearl: 9mm
Signed...
Category
1980s Contemporary Vintage Angela Cummings Earrings
Materials
Pearl, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Angela Cummings Gold Ribbon Motif Earrings
By Angela Cummings
Located in Atlanta, GA
Angela Cummings began her career under the Tiffany & Co. umbrella before establishing her own company. This ribbon motif design is an easy to wear collect...
Category
Late 20th Century American Contemporary Angela Cummings Earrings
Materials
18k Gold
Angela Cummings 18k Yellow Gold Clip-on Earrings
By Angela Cummings
Located in New York, NY
Angela Cummings 18k Yellow Gold Clip-on Earrings
Details:
1980-90s
18K yellow gold
Total weight 25.4 grams
In excellent condition
Category
Late 20th Century Angela Cummings Earrings
Materials
Yellow Gold
Angela Cummings for Assael Diamond Pearl Ear Clips
By Angela Cummings
Located in New York, NY
Angela Cummings for Assael diamond pearl ear clips
Round-cut diamonds of approximately 6 carats, south sea cultured pearls, platinum and 1...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Angela Cummings Earrings
Materials
Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold, White Gold, Platinum
Vintage Angela Cummings Retro Hematite and Yellow Gold Earrings
By Angela Cummings
Located in London, GB
A beautiful vintage pair of Angela Cummings retro inspired earrings set in 18k yellow gold and hematite.
Each earring is centrally set with a metallic lustrous piece of hematite. Th...
Category
1980s Unknown Retro Vintage Angela Cummings Earrings
Materials
Hematite, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Angela Cummings 18k Yellow Gold Sailor Knot Clip On Earrings
By Angela Cummings
Located in Boca Raton, FL
This is a fashionable and chic authentic pair of earrings by designer Angela Cummings, they are crafted from 18k yellow gold with a textured finish and features the figure 8 sailor knot...
Category
Late 20th Century Angela Cummings Earrings
Materials
Yellow Gold
Angela Cummings Gold Blue Enamel X Earrings
By Angela Cummings
Located in New York, NY
Pair of 18k gold earrings by Angela Cummings, with bright blue enamel. Earrings measure 18mm x 18mm. Marked: Angela Cummings, 18k, 750. Weight - 14.5 grams.
Category
20th Century American Angela Cummings Earrings
Materials
Gold, Enamel
Angela Cummings Yellow Gold Diamond Vintage Earrings
By Angela Cummings
Located in Feasterville, PA
A timeless pair of Angela Cummings earrings showcasing a cushion shape adorned with 82 of the finest round brilliant cut diamonds in warm 18k yellow gold. The earrings have a diamond...
Category
1990s Angela Cummings Earrings
Materials
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Angela Cummings Earrings Inlaid 18k Gold Lapis Pearl
By Angela Cummings
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
DESIGNER: Angela Cummings
CIRCA: 1984
MATERIALS: 18k Yellow Gold
GEMSTONE: Lapis Lazuli
GEMSTONE 2: Mother of Pearl Inlay
WEIGHT: 21.6 grams
MEASUREMENTS: 1” x 3/4”
HALLMARKS: Angela...
Category
1980s Vintage Angela Cummings Earrings
Materials
Pearl, Lapis Lazuli, 18k Gold
Angela Cummings Platinum and Diamond Ear Clips
By Angela Cummings
Located in New York, NY
Of geometric design, this Angela Cummings ear clips are composed of round brilliant cut diamonds.
- Diamonds weigh a total of approximately 4....
Category
Late 20th Century Angela Cummings Earrings
Materials
Diamond, Platinum
Angela Cummings Inlay Mother of Pearl Clip-on Dome Earrings in 18 Karat Gold
By Angela Cummings
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
These beautiful Angela Cummings clip-on dome earrings exude an air of understated elegance with their exquisite design and luxurious materials. Crafted in gleaming 18 karat yellow go...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Contemporary Angela Cummings Earrings
Materials
Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Angela Cummings Studios Geometric Spikes Clip Earrings 18Kt Gold with Hematite
By Angela Cummings
Located in Miami, FL
Spikes geometric clip on earrings designed by Angela Cummings.
Beautiful and very rare pair created by Cummings back in the 1984 in homage to the famous French designer Suzanne Belp...
Category
Late 20th Century American Modernist Angela Cummings Earrings
Materials
Hematite, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Angela Cummings Assael Tahitian South Sea Pearl Diamond Gold Platinum Earrings
By Angela Cummings
Located in New York, NY
Pair of 18k gold and platinum cocktail earrings by Angela Cummings for Assael, set with approx. 2.20ctw G/VS diamonds and 11.5mm Tahitian South Sea pearls in the center. Earrings mea...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Angela Cummings Earrings
Materials
Diamond, South Sea Pearl, Gold, Platinum
Angela Cummings for Assael Criss Cross Pearl Diamond Ear Clips
By Angela Cummings
Located in New York, NY
Angela Cummings for Assael "Criss Cross" pearl diamond ear clips
Full-cut diamonds of approximately 4.75 carats, south sea pearls (each me...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Angela Cummings Earrings
Materials
Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold, White Gold, Platinum
Angela Cummings for Assael Gold Diamond Pretzel Knot Earrings
By Angela Cummings
Located in New York, NY
Angela Cummings for Assael 18 karat yellow gold earrings , featuring pretzel knot design, set with approx. 0.38ctw G/VS diamonds. Marked: C...
Category
2010s Angela Cummings Earrings
Materials
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Gold
ANGELA CUMMINGS Striped Lapis Lazuli Yellow Gold Earrings
By Angela Cummings
Located in New York, NY
These rare Angela Cummings clip-on earrings earrings are crafted in 18k yellow gold and feature chic blue lapis lazuli stripes. Made in United States circa 1990s. Measurements: 0.78"...
Category
1990s American Angela Cummings Earrings
Materials
Lapis Lazuli, Yellow Gold
Angela Cummings 1987 Gold Basketweave Earrings
By Angela Cummings
Located in New York, NY
1987 vintage Angela Cummings earrings in 18k gold, featuring basketweave design. The earrings measure 30mm x 20mm. Marked 1987, 18k, Cummings. Weight - 25.5 grams.
Category
1980s American Vintage Angela Cummings Earrings
Materials
Gold
Angela Cummings Three Dimensional Basket Weave Pierced Earrings
By Angela Cummings
Located in New York, NY
18kt Yellow Gold - three dimensional Basket weave Earrings with Post (removable) and Omega Backs. Signed Cummings and dated 1987 & marked 18kt. Perfect for the Office or the Theat...
Category
1980s American Baroque Vintage Angela Cummings Earrings
Materials
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Angela Cummings Gold and Black Jade Studded Earrings
By Angela Cummings
Located in New York, NY
An iconic pair of 18k yellow gold earrings adorned with black jade. Crafted by famed designer Angela Cummings, the earrings measure 25mm x 21mm and weigh 26 grams.
Post backing for p...
Category
20th Century American Modern Angela Cummings Earrings
Materials
Jade, Gold
Angela Cummings 18 Karat Yellow Gold and Jade Celtic Knot Earrings, 1988
By Angela Cummings
Located in Zurich, CH
Very stylish 18 karat yellow gold and jade Celtic knot earrings by Angela Cummings, 1988.
Each designed as a stylized Celtic knot consisting in tw...
Category
1980s American Modern Vintage Angela Cummings Earrings
Materials
Jade, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Angela Cummings for Assael Diamond Pearl Earrings
By Angela Cummings
Located in New York, NY
Angela Cummings for Assael 18 karat white gold and platinum ear clips with pearls and diamonds. The pearl's diameter is 1.1 cm. The beautifu...
Category
2010s Angela Cummings Earrings
Materials
Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold, White Gold, Platinum
Angela Cummings Agate Carnelian Yellow Gold Ear Clips, 1989
By Angela Cummings
Located in New York, NY
Angela Cummings agate carnelian yellow gold ear clips, 1989
Square 18 karat yellow gold with four slightly curved lines of agate carnelian; marked Angela Cummings, 18k, 1989
Size: ...
Category
1980s Contemporary Vintage Angela Cummings Earrings
Materials
Agate, Carnelian, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Angela Cummings Inlaid Black Jade Yellow Gold Wave Earrings
By Angela Cummings
Located in New York, NY
These gorgeous Angela Cummings wave-shaped lever-back earrings feature a chic geometric pattern crafted in 18k yellow gold and inlaid with black j...
Category
1980s American Vintage Angela Cummings Earrings
Materials
Black Jade, Yellow Gold
Angela Cummings earrings for sale on 1stDibs.
Find a range of Angela Cummings earrings available on 1stDibs. Each of these unique items was designed with extraordinary care, often using gold. While looking for the most stylish antique or vintage Angela Cummings jewelry to pair with your ensemble, you’ll find that Angela Cummings pearl earrings, from our inventory of 2, can add a particularly distinctive touch to your look. We have 5 pieces in this collection as well as a number of other designs by this jeweler.
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