Cummings, Angela. ANGELA CUMMINGS MOTHER OF PEARL, BLACK JADE AND CORAL EARRINGS - photo 1
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ANGELA CUMMINGS MOTHER OF PEARL, BLACK JADE AND CORAL EARRINGS

Lot 18
27.10.2020 10:00UTC +00:00
Classic
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$ 3 750
AuctioneerCHRISTIE'S
Event locationUnited Kingdom, London
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Lot 18 | ANGELA CUMMINGS MOTHER OF PEARL, BLACK JADE AND CORAL EARRINGS
Estimate value
$ 2 000 – 3 000
Each designed as an oval plaque inlaid with dots of mother of pearl, black jade and coral, mounted in gold

METAL: 18k yellow gold
SIGNATURE: ANGELA CUMMINGS
MARKS: 750 ©
SIZE/DIMENSIONS: 2.6 x 2.2 cm
GROSS WEIGHT: 22.2 grams
Circa 1980's

Angela Cummings (b. 1944) joined Tiffany & Co. in 1967 and designed her first full jewelry collection under her own name for the firm in 1974. Cummings became famous for her inlaid designs featuring semi-precious stones such as black jade, mother of pearl, coral and lapis lazuli, creating the perfect combination of ancient craftsmanship and contemporary design. In 1984, she left Tiffany & Co. to form her own business and opened a boutique in Bergdorf Goodman in New York.

An article that appeared in the October 1985 issue of “Connoisseur” called Angela Cummings, “the artist of female adornment.” This designer truly creates feminine jewelry to accessorize a woman’s costuming. By synthesizing elements found in nature with conventional jewelry materials, she creates classical styles that are as appealing today as when they were first introduced. This particular pair of earrings, which are set with three types of stone, were both costly and time consuming to produce and today remain wearable, iconic and highly collectible in the world of 20th century jewelry design.

~Please note that this lot is made from or contains material that may be either protected or regulated. This lot will be restricted to clients within the United States or to clients that collect the lot at Christie's New York. Please check the relevant customs laws before bidding on this lot and see Section G5 of Conditions of Sale for definitions of cataloguing symbols and further information. Please contact Christie’s Jewelry Department with any additional questions before bidding.
Medium:Coral
Auction house category:Earrings, ear jewellery
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