Angela Cummings Jewelry
"One of a small group of visionary designers — alongside Paloma Picasso and Elsa Peretti — whose name graced the legendary house of Tiffany & Co."
About Angela Cummings
Born in Klagenfurt, Austria in 1944, Angela Cummings moved to the United States at age three and later returned to Europe to study art in Perugia, Italy before earning her degree in goldsmithing and gemology from Zeichenakademie in Hanau, West Germany. After graduating, she walked into Tiffany & Co. in New York City and asked for a job — and what followed was one of the most celebrated careers in American jewelry design.
Working under the guidance of Donald Claflin, Cummings rose to become one of Tiffany's most beloved in-house designers. In 1975 she launched Angela Cummings Exclusively for Tiffany & Co. — joining an extraordinarily exclusive group alongside Paloma Picasso, Jean Schlumberger, and Elsa Peretti.
In 1984 she left Tiffany to establish Angela Cummings Inc. Her debut boutique opened inside Bergdorf Goodman on Fifth Avenue, followed by Bloomingdale's, Neiman Marcus, and Saks Fifth Avenue, as well as boutiques in Japan. She retired in 2003, with a celebrated return in 2013 for a pearl collection with Assael.
The Signature Style
What makes Angela Cummings jewelry immediately recognizable is her extraordinary commitment to nature as a design source — ginkgo leaves, rose petals, spiderwebs, dragonflies, feathers, seashells, coral, vines, and crashing waves — rendered with sculptural realism in metal and stone.
Her early Tiffany work was executed in 18K gold inlaid with lapis lazuli, jade, mother-of-pearl, coral, opal, and wood. Later pieces incorporated platinum, sterling silver, black jade, South Sea pearls, and black opals. Comfort was always a priority — her pieces were designed to be worn and enjoyed daily.
Collecting Angela Cummings
For Tiffany & Co. (1968–1984)
Among the most sought-after pieces in the market. Many carry only the Tiffany stamp; others are marked "Cummings" or "Cummings & T&Co." alongside the metal content and date.
Angela Cummings Studio (1984–2003)
Marked "Angela Cummings" or "Cummings" in block letters, often with the year and metal content. Both categories command strong collector interest and hold their value well over time.
Every Angela Cummings piece in our collection is fully authenticated and carefully sourced. Signed necklaces, gold earrings, bracelets, and rare Tiffany-era rings — each offered with our money-back authenticity guarantee and free domestic shipping.
Frequently Asked Questions
How can I tell if my Angela Cummings jewelry is authentic?
Tiffany-era pieces are stamped with the Tiffany name, metal content, and date. Studio pieces are marked "Angela Cummings" or "Cummings" in block letters. All pieces at Opulent Jewelers are fully authenticated prior to listing.
Are Angela Cummings pieces a good investment?
Her jewelry has maintained strong collector demand, particularly signed Tiffany pieces and iconic nature-inspired designs. Pre-owned Angela Cummings jewelry is highly collectible and holds its value well over time.
What materials did Angela Cummings use?
Primarily 18K gold and sterling silver, inlaid with lapis lazuli, jade, mother-of-pearl, coral, opal, black jade, and wood. Later work incorporated platinum, South Sea pearls, and black opals.
Did Angela Cummings only design for Tiffany?
No. While celebrated for her Tiffany work from 1968–1984, she ran her own studio until retiring in 2003, with pieces sold at Bergdorf Goodman, Bloomingdale's, Neiman Marcus, and Saks Fifth Avenue.