Browse a vast assortment of black dangling earrings for sale on 1stDibs. Frequently made of
Gold,
18k Gold and
White Gold, these items were constructed with great care. Our collection of these items for sale includes 180 vintage editions and 565 modern creations to choose from as well. Our inventory is broad and distinctive, with accessories on offer that were made as long ago as the 18th Century to those produced as recently as the 21st Century. Our collection of black dangling earrings includes designs that are universally popular, but
Contemporary and
Art Deco styles, specifically, are sought with frequency. Versions of these items have been a part of the life’s work for many jewelers, but those produced by
Tutti Frutti Jewellery,
Marina J. and
Michael Kneebone are consistently popular. While most can agree that any pick from our collection easily elevates most outfits, but the choice of
Diamond versions from the 512 available is guaranteed to add a special touch to your ensemble. There are many
round cut,
mixed cut and
cabochon black dangling earrings for sale. When shopping our range of black dangling earrings, you’ll find that there are less available pieces for
men today than there are for
women.
Prices for black dangling earrings can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, these accessories begin at $75 and can go as high as $88,208, while black dangling earrings, on average, fetch $1,380.
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.
