-Tiffany Co. Angela Cummings Knots Earrings in 18Kt Yellow Gold With Black Jade
Knots earrings designed by Angela Cummings. for Tiffany & Co.
An elegant and rare pair of earrings created in New York city back in the 1980 by Angela Cummings, for the Tiffany Studios. These earrings has been designed in the shape of Hercules knots or commonly called "pretzels". Crafted in solid yellow gold of 18 karats with high polished finish and fitted with comfortable French omega backs for fastening clips. The posts option for pierced ears can be easily added.
Black Jade: Mounted with 2 free forms elements, carved from natural black jade.
Weight: 19.95 grams (12.79 Dwt).
Measurements: 25.5 mm by 21 mm (1.02 x 0.83 Inches).
Hallmarks: They are both stamped with the maker's mark, the mark for the assay of the gold and signed, "©TIFFANY & CO. .750".
Angela Cummings, was born in 1944 in Klagenfurt in Austria. She take her education at the art academy in Perugia, Italy and at the Zeichenakademie in Hanau, West Germany. in the 1967 she joined Tiffany & Co working under the guidance of Donald Claflin and in the 1975, she was the artistic director for her exclusive line brand Cummings. in 1984 she started her own line of jewelry to be retailed exclusively at an in-boutique store at Bergdorf Goodman, in New York city. now she's retired from the jewelry business.
Very nice collector's piece, both her signed pieces for Tiffany & Co. created in the 1970's and 1980's and also her own exclusive pieces, remain highly collectible and are admired for their beauty, comfort and easily recognizably in style.
Collateral: They are accompanied by a presentation jewelry box.
Condition: The overall condition of these earrings are excellent. Beside the little normal wear, there is no damage to the gold. All gemstones are secured in the settings. This pair has been carefully inspected to guarantee the condition and authenticity.
INVENTORY REF: E022823AOIR/.4795