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Sebastian Bernard produces exquisite jewelry pieces of the highest quality with a captivating contemporary style. The fast-growing jewelry design house is recognized for its dedication to the integrity of its workmanship.

Sebastian Bernard was founded in 1998 and is located in California. All of its jewelry is made in the United States. The company is a specialist in invisible settings, a technically challenging technique that makes flush-set gems appear to float inside a ring without any prongs or bezels visible. Only the sparkling stones and the precious metal of the ring are apparent. This type of setting is often used when multiple gems are mounted in a row or several rows.

The fine jewelry house is also known for its work with platinum and frequently employs a pavé setting for its wedding bands, featuring small diamonds embedded along the ring. Its fashion rings celebrate the joy of spontaneity through colorful stones like sapphires, while its Art Nouveau chandelier earrings pay homage to the romance of the early 1900s. Working with the finest diamonds and other worthy gems, and encircling them with striking settings of gold, platinum and other precious metals, Sebastian Bernard creates pieces that will make a lifelong statement.

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Earrings have a rich, diverse history, and while there are many types of this accessory to choose from, the dangle style is one of the most enduring designs. Today antique and vintage dangle earrings are timeless adornments that can make any outfit instantly more glamorous.

One of the oldest known pairs of dangle earrings was made of jade between 7,500 and 8,200 years ago in Inner Mongolia. Hoop earrings — of which there have been countless variations — are as old as Ancient Mesopotamia, and Ancient Egyptians wore dangle earrings that had sacred symbolism as part of their jewelry practices. In ancient Rome, dangle earrings with pearls and other precious materials were popular.

Dangle earrings vary in length, but they are all designed to cascade off the ears. Some dangle earrings barely fall past the bottom of the earlobe while others fall low enough to graze the shoulders or even fall past them. During the Renaissance period, women wore up-do hairstyles so they could show off their dangle earrings. Even noblemen joined the trend, donning a sole dangle earring adorned with a pearl.

Georgian women preferred heavy girandole earrings that featured candelabra-like arrangements of precious metal and stones. Dangle earrings in the 19th century were simpler, often featuring a single suspended gemstone in a drop-earring style. Going into the 20th century, screw-back earrings and clip-ons became popular, leading to more minimal stud designs. However, dangle earrings have always come back into fashion.

Whether they are made with diamonds, beads or feathers, dangle earrings are statement pieces reflecting the shifting styles over the years. Find the perfect antique and vintage dangle earrings for any occasion on 1stDibs.