Jewelers

Angela Cummings jewelry designer

Gold pansy cuff bracelet inlaid with corals mother of pearl opal and onyx
Gold pansy cuff bracelet inlaid with corals mother of pearl opal and onyx.

Angela Cummings was born in 1944 in Klagenfurt, Austria.

At the age of 3, she moved with her family to the United States.

Orchid sculpted and embossed Torque necklace in yellow gold
Orchid sculpted and embossed Torque necklace in yellow gold.

Later, she returned to Europe, where she studied in Italy and Germany, receiving three diplomas at once: a gemologist, a jeweler and a designer. In the jewelry world, such a combination of directions for one person is very rare.

In 1968 Angela returned to the USA. Already at the age of 23, she received the position of assistant to Donald Claflin himself at Tiffany & Co.

COLLANA DI GIADA E PERLE. PREZZO
COLLANA DI GIADA E PERLE. PREZZO.

In 1973, she created her first independent collection, and during her 16 years of work for Tiffany, she developed many interesting projects.

Cummings was one of the few Tiffany designers, along with Paloma Picasso, Jean Schlumberger and Elsa Peretti, to have signed pieces.

Vintage Wing necklace from the Tiffany Archives Gold platinum diamonds. 1980s
Vintage Wing necklace from the Tiffany Archives Gold platinum diamonds. 1980s.

In 1970, Angela married Bruce Cummings, a former Tiffany gemologist.

And already in 1984, together with her husband, she created her own company, Angela Cummings Inc., and opened a boutique right in front of the Tiffany flagship store on Fifth Avenue.

Her collections have been featured in jewelry stores and department stores around the world.

ORECCHINI DI TIFFANY DISEGNATI DA ANGELA CUMMINGS IN ORO E AMETISTA INTAGLIATA
ORECCHINI DI TIFFANY DISEGNATI DA ANGELA CUMMINGS IN ORO E AMETISTA INTAGLIATA.

Cummings’ work is characterized by flowing, often natural forms; sculpture; use of ornamental stone and yellow gold. But this can be said about many designers, but far from all of them – special attention to the texture, tactile beauty of jewelry.

Angela Cummings often experimented with the damaskine technique. She loved non-traditional combinations, for example, with wood.

SET DI COLLANA E BRACCIALE CON ZAFFIRI
SET DI COLLANA E BRACCIALE CON ZAFFIRI.

In 2003, she decided to close her business. The designer moved to Utah to spend more time with her family. Let’s say in Russian: retired.

10 years later, Assael convinced Angela to create an exclusive collection of South Sea and Akoya pearls.

ORECCHINI IN ORO PLATINO DIAMANTI ZAFFIRI
ORECCHINI IN ORO PLATINO DIAMANTI ZAFFIRI.

With motifs of scallops, seahorses, coral branches and swirling ocean waves, Angela Cummings’ modern pearl masterpieces for Assael have instantly earned the status of collector’s relics.

Her jewelry is popular at Christie’s online auction. Yes, and the “red carpet” is still happy to wear the designer’s jewelry.

Mosaic with inlaid wavy pattern consisting of many elements carved from natural black jade and lapis lazuli
Mosaic with inlaid wavy pattern consisting of many elements carved from natural black jade and lapis lazuli.
Pair of multi jeweled clip on earrings Each fan shaped inlaid with blue chalcedony hemetite and irregularly shaped mother of pearl yellow gold 2500
Pair of multi jeweled clip on earrings Each fan shaped inlaid with blue chalcedony hemetite and irregularly shaped mother of pearl yellow gold 2500.
Mother of pearl and fancy shaped opal 4750
Mother of pearl and fancy shaped opal 4750.
Akoya pearl swan necklace by Angela Cummings for Assael
Akoya pearl swan necklace by Angela Cummings for Assael.
Scallop earrings in gold and South Sea pearls
Scallop earrings in gold and South Sea pearls.
OPAL SET ANGELA CUMMINGS TIFFANY CO. The selling price is 68750
OPAL SET ANGELA CUMMINGS TIFFANY CO. The selling price is 68750.
Necklace Leaves of different colors of gold 17 cm in diameter 1981
Necklace Leaves of different colors of gold 17 cm in diameter 1981.
A pair of gold enameled clips Each is in the form of a sunflower with textured gold petals
A pair of gold enameled clips Each is in the form of a sunflower with textured gold petals.
A pair of hematite and gold clips Each is made in the form of a hematite bombe plate embellished with polished gold appliques
A pair of hematite and gold clips Each is made in the form of a hematite bombe plate embellished with polished gold appliques.
Angela Cummings for Assael Gold Diamond Ear Clips
Angela Cummings for Assael Gold Diamond Ear Clips.
Angela Cummings Gold and Black Jade Studded Earrings
Gold and Black Jade Studded Earrings.
ANGELA CUMMINGS Striped Lapis Lazuli Yellow Gold Earrings
ANGELA CUMMINGS Striped Lapis Lazuli Yellow Gold Earrings.
Vintage Angela Cummings Inlayed Pearl Pink Tourmaline 18k Gold Earrings
Vintage Angela Cummings Inlayed Pearl Pink Tourmaline 18k Gold Earrings.
18K Yellow Gold Angela Cummings Clip on Pretzel Twist Earrings
18K Yellow Gold Angela Cummings Clip on Pretzel Twist Earrings.
Angela Cummings for Assael Diamond Pearl Ear Clips
Angela Cummings for Assael Diamond Pearl Ear Clips.
Angela Cummings 34 Carat Diamond Swirl Platinum Necklace
Angela Cummings 34 Carat Diamond Swirl Platinum Necklace.
Angela Cummings Earrings 18K Green and Pink Tourmaline C. 1989
Earrings 18K Green and Pink Tourmaline C. 1989.
Angela Cummings 18K and Turquoise Finely Made Earrings c. 1990
18K and Turquoise Finely Made Earrings c. 1990.
Angela Cummings Inlaid Black Jade Yellow Gold Wave Bangle Bracelet
Inlaid Black Jade Yellow Gold Wave Bangle Bracelet.
Angela Cummings Black Jade and Gold Bracelet and Earrings
Black Jade and Gold Bracelet and Earrings.
Angela Cummings 18k Yellow Gold 1987 Clip Earrings
18k Yellow Gold 1987 Clip Earrings.
Angela Cummings 18 Karat Yellow Gold and Jade Celtic Knot Earrings 1988
18 Karat Yellow Gold and Jade Celtic Knot Earrings 1988.
Vintage Angela Cummings Enamel 1.75 Carats Diamond Snowdrop Flower Brooch
Vintage Enamel 1.75 Carats Diamond Snowdrop Flower Brooch.
Angela Cummings 1997 Brooch in 18kt Yellow Gold with 3.76ctw in Blue Sapphires
1997 Brooch in 18kt Yellow Gold with 3.76ctw in Blue Sapphires.
Angela Cummings Ring In 18Kt Gold With 4.98 Ctw In Diamonds And Moonstone
Ring In 18Kt Gold With 4.98 Ctw In Diamonds And Moonstone.
Angela Cummings 1993 Nephrite Green Jade Necklace with 18kt Yellow Gold Mounting
1993 Nephrite Green Jade Necklace with 18kt Yellow Gold Mounting.
Angela Cummings 1989 Brooch in 18kt Yellow Gold with 3.76 Ctw in Green Sapphires
1989 Brooch in 18kt Yellow Gold with 3.76 Ctw in Green Sapphires.
Angela Cummings for Tiffany Co. Allure Flower Pansy Brooch
Allure Flower Pansy Brooch.
Angela Cummings Tiffany Co. Vintage Rubellite and Gold Link Bracelet
Vintage Rubellite and Gold Link Bracelet.
Tiffany Co. 1981 Angela Cummings Leaves Necklace Earrings Suite 14Kt ThreeGold
1981 Leaves Necklace Earrings Suite 14Kt Gold.
Tiffany Co 1977 Angela Cummings Geometric Orchids Bangle in 18kt Jade Lapis
1977 Geometric Orchids Bangle in 18kt Jade Lapis.