Cummings, Angela
Vintage 18ct Gold and Black Jade Earrings
A pair of vintage gold and black jade earrings by Angela Cummings circa1980. The domed earrings are made in highly polished 18ct yellow gold and inlaid with sixteen irregular shaped pieces of carved and polished black jade. With post and clip fittings to the reverse.
£5,850.00
Information
Maker
Cummings, Angela
Origin
America
Period
1940-1980, 1980-2015
Period
circa 1980
Gemstone
32 pieces of carved and polished black jade
Setting
18ct yellow gold signed Angela Cummings and stamped 750
Dimensions
Length: 2.8cm / 1.10"
Width: 2.4cm / 0.94"
Weight Description
22 grams
REF
128264-BM
Discover this Jewel
Jadeite Jade
Jadeite is a beautiful translucent gem that occurs naturally in a range of colours including yellow, white, lavender, red and black. However, it is the green varieties that most people will associate with the name Jade.
It is made up of millions of tiny interlocking crystals meaning this a very tough gem material that is ideally suited for use in jewellery whether cut as cabochons, beads or small carved pieces. The finest pieces come from Burma but it is also mined in Russia, Tibet and Guatemala. It has a long association with China where it is very highly prized, particularly the translucent apple green colour which is called Imperial Jade. This is the rarest and most valuable variety which is associated with prosperity, success and good luck.
