About the Item
These vintage 18k gold butterfly earrings by Angela Cummings highlight the designer’s signature style of organic shapes and fluid lines. Each earring is designed as an open butterfly wing, giving them a light and airy look. The wings have an openwork style that adds movement while keeping the earrings easy to wear. The gold forms are sculptural but balanced, sitting comfortably on the ear. Angela Cummings, known for her work with Tiffany & Co. and her own designs, is celebrated for turning nature into wearable art. These butterfly earrings are a clear example of her talent and remain highly collectible. The earrings measure 1" x 1/2" and weigh 13.2 grams. About Angela Cummings brand ​ Angela Cummings is one of the most prominent fine jewelry designers and women jewelry designers. Many of her famous designs were inspired by nature and by three-dimensional art of sculpture. Even though she grew up in the USA, Angela Cummings received her art and jewelry education in Europe. She studied painting in Italy and gemology and goldsmith in Germany. When she came back to the United States late in 1960s, she was right away hired by Tiffany & Co. and became Tiffany’s in-house designer. In 1974, she was the first woman who had a named collection, “Angela Cummings Exclusively for Tiffany & Co.” Soon after that Tiffany created named collections by Elsa Peretti and Paloma Picasso. ​In the 1970s and 1980s, Angela Cummings created her distinctive inlaid designs with semiprecious stones such as coral, jade, lapis lazuli, jasper and organic mother of pearl that she became famous for. Nowadays, these designs are highly sought after and very collectable. ​What made Angela Cummings’s designs recognizable are the sensuous gracefulness, deep inspiration by nature and natural forms and biomorphic use of precious metals. ​Angela Cummings retired in 2003. She moved to Utah to enjoy spending more time with her family. ​Angela Cummings jewelry features gemstone jewelry, diamond jewelry and precious metal jewelry including platinum jewelry and gold jewelry. Our estate jewelry collection comprises of vintage Angela Cummings bracelets, rings, earrings, and necklaces.
More Details
Creator:
Angela Cummings
Metal:
Yellow Gold,18k Gold
Weight:
13.2 g
Dimensions:
Width: 0.5 in (12.7 mm)Length: 1 in (25.4 mm)
Sold As:
Set of 2
Period:
1990-1999
Date of Manufacture:
1993
Condition:
ExcellentWear consistent with age and use.
Seller Location:
Beverly Hills, CA
Reference Number:
Seller: NS UNOO-10251stDibs: LU6927554792

Reserve: $3,920.00

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