Tiffany & Co. Angela Cummings Multi-Gem Poppy Flower Bangle

Name: Tiffany & Co. Angela Cummings Multi-Gem Poppy Flower Bangle
Brand: Angela Cummings for Tiffany & Co.
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About the Item

Tiffany & Co. Angela Cummings Multi-Gem Poppy Flower Bangle A magnificent creation by renowned designer Angela Cummings for Tiffany & Co., this striking bangle is an artistic celebration of color and craftsmanship. The intricate inlay work features a captivating floral motif, composed of rhodochrosite, coral, amethyst, black jade, and mother-of-pearl, meticulously set against a luminous 18-karat yellow gold frame. The seamless blend of these exquisite gemstones creates a mesmerizing visual contrast, bringing the delicate poppy flower to life with its rich, natural hues. A testament to Tiffany & Co.'s commitment to exceptional design, this rare collectible piece embodies elegance and sophistication, making it an extraordinary addition to any fine jewelry collection. Details: Designer: Angela Cummings for Tiffany & Co. Metal: 18K Gold Gemstones: Rhodochrosite, Coral, Amethyst, Black Jade, Mother-of-Pearl Measurement: Approximately 6.5 inches Signature: Tiffany & Co.

Creator:
Angela Cummings for Tiffany & Co.
Metal:
18k Gold
Style:
Retro
Place of Origin:
North America
Period:
20th Century
Date of Manufacture:
20th Century
Condition:
Wear consistent with age and use.
Seller Location:
New York, NY
Reference Number:
Seller: LVJ-TIF-PRTUM-251stDibs: LU4244225460552

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Angela Cummings for Tiffany & Co.

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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