TIFFANY & CO. 1977 By Angela Cummings Polka Earrings In 18Kt Yellow Gold & Blue Lapis
Pair of earrings designed by Angela Cummings for Tiffany & Co.
A very rare and iconic pair of earrings designed by Angela Cummings for Tiffany & Co. in New York City, circa 1977–1978. Among the most recognizable creations from Cummings' celebrated tenure at Tiffany & Co., these exceptional earrings embody her distinctive artistic vision and innovative approach to jewelry design. The pair has been expertly crafted in solid 18-karat yellow gold with a rich high-polish finish and is beautifully accented with inlays of natural blue lapis lazuli.
The design features Cummings' renowned positive-and-negative motif, a sophisticated interplay of form and contrast that became one of her most sought-after and enduring signatures. The vivid blue lapis lazuli creates a striking visual balance against the warm gold, highlighting the sculptural quality and modernist elegance of the composition.
The earrings are fitted with French omega backs for secure and comfortable clip wear. Posts for pierced ears may be added with ease if desired, allowing for additional versatility. Examples of this model featuring lapis lazuli are particularly scarce and highly desirable among collectors. As one of Angela Cummings' most celebrated Tiffany designs, and now long discontinued, these earrings represent an increasingly difficult-to-find example of her groundbreaking work during the late 1970s.
A superb collector's piece, these earrings combine artistic innovation, exceptional craftsmanship, and timeless sophistication, making them an important addition to any collection of vintage Tiffany & Co. jewelry or Angela Cummings designs.
Designer: Angela Cummings
Country: New York City, United States.
Period: Modernist, 1977-1978.
Lapis Lazuli: Embellished with multiples free forms carvings of natural blue lapis inlaid in the polished yellow gold.
Birthstone: Blue lapis lazuli for the month of September.
Weight: 18.70 grams (12.01 Dwt.).
Measurements: 23 mm by 18 mm (0.90 x 0.67 Inches).
Hallmarks: Stamped with the maker's mark, the mark for the assay and warranty of the .750/.999 yellow gold and signed as follows, "©T&Co. 18KT".
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 pair is a 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.
Literature: Tiffany & Co. Blue Catalog. Years 1977-1978, Pp-25, for this model with black jade Illustrated, see figure.
Collateral: This pair of earrings by Angela Cummings for Tiffany & Co. is accompanied by a presentation jewelry box.
Condition: The overall condition of these earrings by Angela Cummings for Tiffany & Co. is excellent. Beside the little normal wear there is no damage to the gold. All lapis are secured in the settings. This pair was carefully inspected to guarantee the condition & authenticity.
INVENTORY REF: E060926STEN/.4495
