ANGELA CUMMINGS 1983 Rare Aegean Free-Forms Links Necklace in .925 Sterling silver
Rare Angela Cummings Sterling Silver Aegean-Link Necklace, New York, 1983.
A beautiful and rare necklace created in New York City by the celebrated artist-jeweler Angela Cummings in 1983. This elegant piece was meticulously crafted in her own studio from solid sterling silver (.925 fineness) and finished to a brilliant high polish. The design is composed of twelve bold, sculptural free-form links with graceful undulating contours, exemplifying Cummings' distinctive organic aesthetic and mastery of form. One of the links incorporates a discreet integrated hook clasp, providing a secure and seamless closure while preserving the fluidity of the design. Remarkably flexible when worn, the necklace drapes comfortably around the neck, creating a sophisticated and dynamic presence. An iconic example of Angela Cummings' celebrated jewelry designs of the 1980s, this necklace combines artistic innovation, exceptional craftsmanship, and timeless elegance, making it a highly desirable piece for collectors and admirers of her work.
Designer: Angela Cummings.
Country: New York City, United States.
Period: Modernism, 1983.
Weight: 152.7 grams, (97.90 Dwt.).
Length: 18 inches (45.72 Cm).
Measures: Each links is 30.5 mm by 44.5 mm, (1.20 x 1.75 Inches).
Hallmarks: Stamped at the reverse, with the maker's mark, the mark for the assay and warranty of the silver, the date and signed as follows, "©CUMMINGS 1983 STERLING".
Angela Cummings
She was born in 1944 in Klagenfurt in Austria. She takes 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. This is a very nice and rare 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: This Angela Cummings Aegean links necklace is accompanied by a presentation jewelry box.
Condition: The overall condition of this Angela Cummings Aegean links necklace is excellent. Beside the little normal wear there is no damage to the silver. This necklace was inspected to guarantee the condition & authenticity.
INVENTORY REF: N060626HOEN/4.527
