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Diamond Dangle Earrings
By Harbor Diamonds
Located in New York, NY
Type 1 Diamond Stone Shape 1 Round Stone Count 1 170 Stone Weight 1 1.72 ct. Stone Clarity 1 SI1+ Stone
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21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Dangle Earrings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold

Diamond Dangle Earrings
Diamond Dangle Earrings
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L 1.2 in
18k Leaf Diamond and Pearl Dangle Earrings Dangle
By Harbor Diamonds
Located in New York, NY
18K White gold Diamonds 0.63 cts South Sea Pearl 11-12 mm
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21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Dangle Earrings

Materials

Diamond, South Sea Pearl, 18k Gold

Diamond Cluster and Pearl Dangle Earrings
By Prince Diamond
Located in New York, NY
Very Thick Jewelry Style Earrings Metal Purity 18K Metal Type White Gold Stone Shape 1 Round Stone
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21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Dangle Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold

Diamond Cluster and Pearl Dangle Earrings
Diamond Cluster and Pearl Dangle Earrings
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W 0.5 in L 1.5 in
South Sea Diamond Rose Gold Dangle Earrings
By Harbor Diamonds
Located in New York, NY
Very Thick Jewelry Style Earrings Metal Purity 18K Metal Type Rose Gold Stone Shape 1 Round Stone Count
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21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Dangle Earrings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold

South Sea Pearl Black Diamond Dangle Earrings
By Harbor Diamonds
Located in New York, NY
18K Black rhodium Black Diamonds 1.40 Cts. South Sea Pearls 11-12 mm
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21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Dangle Earrings

Materials

Black Diamond, South Sea Pearl, 18k Gold

Tassel Freshwater Pearl and Diamonds Dangle Earrings
By Harbor Diamonds
Located in New York, NY
18K yellow Gold 110 Diamonds 0.54 cts. FreshWater Pearls
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21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Dangle Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Freshwater Pearl, 18k Gold

HARBOR D. Rose Gold Diamond Dangle Earrings
By Harbor Diamonds
Located in New York, NY
Type 1 Diamond Stone Shape 1 Round Stone Count 1 170 Stone Weight 1 1.72 ct. Stone Clarity 1 SI1+ Stone
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21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Dangle Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Rose Gold, 18k Gold

South Sea Pearl and Diamond Dangle Earrings
By Prince Diamond
Located in New York, NY
18k White Gold Earring Pearl Size: 12mm Pearl Quality: AAA Pearl Luster: AAA Total Cts. Weight
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21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Dangle Earrings

Materials

Diamond, South Sea Pearl, 18k Gold

Interchangeable Sapphires Diamonds Hoop & Dangle Earrings or Pendant
By Harbor Diamonds
Located in New York, NY
14 Sapphires 1.93 Cts Diamonds 2.32 Cts. F-G SI 18K white Gold The Earring can be used as only
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Contemporary Dangle Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold

South Sea Pearls Diamond and Pear Diamond Dangle Drop Earrings
By Harbor Diamonds
Located in New York, NY
18k white gold 4.6 Gram white gold 78 diamonds including one dangling pear shape for each earrings
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21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Dangle Earrings

Materials

Diamond, South Sea Pearl, 18k Gold

South Sea Pearl and Diamond Dangle Link Earrings
By Harbor Diamonds
Located in New York, NY
18K White Gold South Sea Pearl 12-14mm each 1.40 Cts Diamonds
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21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Dangle Earrings

Materials

Diamond, South Sea Pearl, 18k Gold

South Sea Pearl and Diamond Dangle Earrings
By Harbor Diamonds
Located in New York, NY
18K White Gold South Sea Pearl 13-14 mm Diamonds 0.90 Cts. Earrings 3.5 cm long
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21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Dangle Earrings

Materials

South Sea Pearl, 18k Gold

Diamonds and South Sea Pearl Dangling Leaf Earrings
By Harbor Diamonds
Located in New York, NY
18K White Gold South Sea Pearl 13-14 mm Diamonds 0.85 Cts. 1" Long
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21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Dangle Earrings

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Diamond, South Sea Pearl, 18k Gold

Interchangeable Sapphires Diamonds Hoop & Dangle Earrings 4.25 CTTW 18K
By Harbor Diamonds
Located in New York, NY
14 Sapphires 1.93 Cts Diamonds 2.32 Cts. F-G SI 18K white Gold The Earring can be used as only
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Contemporary Dangle Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Blue Sapphire, Sapphire, 18k Gold

18 Karat White Gold Drop Dangle Diamond Earrings 3.98 Carats
By Harbor Diamonds
Located in New York, NY
18 Karat White Gold drop dangle earrings featuring 72 Round Brilliants weighing 3.98 Carats. Color
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2010s Contemporary Dangle Earrings

Materials

Diamond, White Gold

Sapphire and Diamonds with Dangle South Sea Pearl Earrings
By Harbor Diamonds
Located in New York, NY
18K White Gold South Sea Pearl 12-13 mm Sapphire 0.90 Carats Diamonds 0.70 Carats
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21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Dangle Earrings

Materials

Diamond, South Sea Pearl, Sapphire, 18k Gold

Diamond Hoop Dangle Drop Earrings 0.93 Carats 18 Karat White Gold
By Harbor Diamonds
Located in New York, NY
carats with a diamond dangle drop of 14 diamonds, 0.63 carats.
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2010s Contemporary Dangle Earrings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

1.47 Carats Sapphire Diamond Gold Dangle Earrings
By Diamond Stars Jewelry, Inc.
Located in New York, NY
The earrings are 18K White Gold There are 0.80 Carats In Diamonds F/G VS/SI There are 1.47 Carats
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21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Dangle Earrings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold

1.56 Carats Diamond Gold Long Dangle Earrings
By Diamond Stars Jewelry, Inc.
Located in New York, NY
Very Classy Evening Earrings The earrings are 18K White Gold The diamonds are 1.56 Carats E/F VS
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21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Dangle Earrings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold, Gold

18k Yellow Gold Diamond Dangle Earrings and South Sea Pearl
By Harbor Diamonds
Located in New York, NY
18k Yellow Gold , 68 diamonds 0.58 cts. South Sea Pearl 11 to 12 mm
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21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Dangle Earrings

Materials

South Sea Pearl, Diamond, Cultured Pearl, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold

Diamond Cluster Marquise Shape Star with South Sea Pearl Dangle Earrings
By Harbor Diamonds
Located in New York, NY
18K White gold 1.30 Cts Diamonds 13-14 mm South Sea Pearl 4.60 g. Gold
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21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Dangle Earrings

Materials

Diamond, South Sea Pearl, 18k Gold

South Sea Pearl and Diamonds Spiral Bell Shape Dangle Huggies Earring
By Harbor Diamonds
Located in New York, NY
South Sea Pearls 13-14mm Diamonds 0.70 Carats 18K white gold The top part separates from the bottom
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21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Dangle Earrings

Materials

Diamond, South Sea Pearl, 18k Gold

4.98 Carat Mixed Cut Diamond Dangle Stud Flower Earrings in 18W Gold ref503
By Diamond Town
Located in New York, NY
These exquisite earrings present a captivating design with tiered arrangements of white diamonds
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21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Dangle Earrings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

1.02 Carat Emerald Diamond Gold Dangle Swirl Earrings
By Diamond Stars Jewelry, Inc.
Located in New York, NY
The earrings are 18K White Gold There are 0.45 Carats In Diamonds F/G VS/SI There are 1.02 Carats
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21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Dangle Earrings

Materials

Emerald, Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold

Diamond Dangle Earrings
Located in Wailea, HI
90 Round Brilliant Cut Diamonds a total of 4.98 carats set in 18k white gold dangle earrings. Also
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2010s American Contemporary Dangle Earrings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold

Rose Gold Contemporary Floral Dangle Earrings with Diamonds
By Polya Medvedeva Jewellery
Located in Berlin, DE
These contemporary Peony Petal spring floral dangle stud earrings are in 18 karat rose gold with 62
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21st Century and Contemporary German Contemporary Dangle Earrings

Materials

White Diamond, Morganite, Diamond, Beryl, Yellow Gold, White Gold, Rose ...

1.74 Carats Sapphire Diamond Heart Long Dangle Gold Earrings
By Diamond Stars Jewelry, Inc.
Located in New York, NY
Very Classy Evening Earrings The earrings are 18K White Gold The diamonds are 1.74 Carats F/G VS
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21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Dangle Earrings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold, Gold

4.53 Carats Heart Shaped Sapphire Diamond Gold Dangle Earrings
By Diamond Stars Jewelry, Inc.
Located in New York, NY
There are 0.16 Carats in Diamonds G VS The earrings measure 1" Length The earrings weigh 6.0 grams
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21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Dangle Earrings

Materials

Blue Sapphire, Diamond, Sapphire, White Diamond, Gold, Platinum, 18k Gol...

South Sea Pearl and Sapphire Cluster Dangle Earrings
By Harbor Diamonds
Located in New York, NY
18K White Gold South Sea Pearl 13-14 mm Sapphire: 2.97 Carats Diamonds: 0.40 Carats
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21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Dangle Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, South Sea Pearl, 18k Gold

South Sea and Tahitian Pearl Diamond Dangle Earrings 1.07 Carats 10-11 MM 18K
By Harbor Diamonds
Located in New York, NY
18KWhite gold dangle earrings featuring two South Sea Pearls and two Tahitian Pearls measuring 10
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2010s American Contemporary Dangle Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Cultured Pearl, South Sea Pearl, Pearl, 18k Gold, Gold

17.15 Carats Blue Agate Blue Topaz Diamond Gold Dangle Earrings
By Diamond Stars Jewelry, Inc.
Located in New York, NY
Beautiful Dangle Earrings The earrings are 14K White Gold Blue Topaz 7.45 Carats Blue Agate 17.15
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21st Century and Contemporary Hong Kong Contemporary Dangle Earrings

Materials

White Diamond, Topaz, Agate, Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold

Tanzanite Diamond Dangling Earrings
By Mehnaz Durrani
Located in Richmond, BC
Stunning Tanzanite dangling earrings. High brilliance, purplish blue, oval faceted natural 4.08
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2010s Canadian Contemporary Dangle Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Tanzanite, 14k Gold

Contemporary Dragonfly Rose Quartz 0.50 Karat Diamonds Dangle Earrings
By Rossella Ugolini
Located in Rome, IT
Dragonfly Dangle Earrings, a mesmerizing blend of elegance and nature's symbolism. In this exquisite
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2010s Italian Contemporary Dangle Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Brown Diamond, Quartz, Silver, Sterling Silver

Yellow Gold Contemporary Dangle Earrings with Sapphires and Diamonds
By Polya Medvedeva Jewellery
Located in Berlin, DE
This contemporary Peony Petal spring floral dangle stud earrings are in 18 karat yellow gold with
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21st Century and Contemporary German Contemporary Dangle Earrings

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White Diamond, Sapphire, Diamond, Beryl, Yellow Gold, White Gold, Rose G...

Diamond and Sapphire Contemporary Dangle Earrings in White Gold
By Rosior
Located in Porto, PT
Rosior Contemporary Dangle Earrings set in 19.2k White Gold set with: - 180 Round Cut Diamonds (G
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21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Contemporary Dangle Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Gold, White Gold

White Gold Contemporary Dangle Earrings with Morganites and Diamonds
By Polya Medvedeva Jewellery
Located in Berlin, DE
These contemporary Peony Petal spring floral earrings are in 18 karat white gold with 62 round
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21st Century and Contemporary German Contemporary Dangle Earrings

Materials

White Diamond, Morganite, Diamond, Beryl, Yellow Gold, White Gold, Rose ...

4.45 Carats Fancy Light Yellow Diamond Gold Three Tier Dangle Earrings
By Diamond Stars Jewelry, Inc.
Located in New York, NY
A pair of brand new beautiful three tier diamond earrings. The earrings are fancy light yellow
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21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Dangle Earrings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Yellow Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yell...

Jade Diamond Dangle Earrings
Located in Berlin, DE
A pair of hand made earrings of 18 karat white gold with 112 diamonds in brilliant-cut weighing
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Early 2000s Contemporary Dangle Earrings

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Diamond, Jade, 18k Gold, White Gold

Jade Diamond Dangle Earrings
Jade Diamond Dangle Earrings
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Dm 1.57 in L 3.15 in
Fancy Square Diamond Dangler Earrings
By Ri Noor
Located in Houston, TX
Uniquely mixing bold shapes with stunning gemstones, Ri Noor's Fancy Square Diamond Dangler
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2010s Contemporary Dangle Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

18.06 Carat Turquoise and Diamond Dangle Earrings Contemporary Victorian Style
By Gems Paradise
Located in Jaipur, IN
18.06 Carat Turquoise and Diamond Dangle Earrings in Contemporary Victorian Style Details of the
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2010s Indian Contemporary Dangle Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Turquoise, 14k Gold, Silver

3.70 Carat Diamond Dangling Earrings
By Mehnaz Durrani
Located in Richmond, BC
Glamorous diamond dangling earrings. Sparkling, 3.70 carats, round brilliant cut diamond cluster
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21st Century and Contemporary Canadian Contemporary Dangle Earrings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold

Yellow Gold Dangle Diamond Earrings
Located in Great Neck, NY
With these exquisite yellow gold dangle diamond earrings, style and glamour are in the spotlight
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21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Dangle Earrings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Diamond Oval Link Dangle Earrings 14K Yellow Gold Diamond Link Earring Dangles
By Five Star Jewelry
Located in Austin, TX
Gorgeous diamond dangle earrings are the perfect addition to any fine jewelry collection! This pave
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21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Dangle Earrings

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Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Crivelli Diamond Pavé Dangle Earrings
By Crivelli
Located in New York, NY
additional pavé diamonds. Designed for pierced ears, the earrings feature secure hinge closures for
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Contemporary Dangle Earrings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold

Eighteen Karat Yellow Gold Contemporary Cocktail Dangle Earrings with Diamonds
By Polya Medvedeva Jewellery
Located in Berlin, DE
These contemporary 18-karat yellow gold Hortensia cocktail stud earrings are encrusted with round
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21st Century and Contemporary German Contemporary Dangle Earrings

Materials

Amethyst, Diamond, White Diamond, Quartz, Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, Yel...

18K Gold Iolite Pink Tourmaline Contemporary Diamond Dangle Drop Earrings
By Vaibhav Dhadda
Located in Jaipur, Rajasthan
Absolutely stunning, these Iolite pink tourmaline dangle drop earrings are set in 18 karat gold
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21st Century and Contemporary Indian Contemporary Dangle Earrings

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Diamond, Iolite, Tourmaline, 18k Gold

14K YG Diamond Dangle Earrings
Located in Great Neck, NY
Perfect all year round these dangling earrings are a unique and beautiful accessory. This gorgeous
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21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Dangle Earrings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

14K YG Diamond Dangle Earrings
14K YG Diamond Dangle Earrings
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W 0.5 in L 2 in
Emerald and Diamond Flower Dangle Earrings
Located in Nantucket, MA
A pair of flower-petal dangle earrings with faceted, marquise-cut emeralds bordered with pave`-set
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21st Century and Contemporary Dangle Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, Sterling Silver

Emerald and Diamond Flower Dangle Earrings
Emerald and Diamond Flower Dangle Earrings
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W 1.13 in L 1.75 in
Vivid Diamonds 15 Carat Diamond Chandelier Earrings
By Vivid Diamonds
Located in Miami, FL
From The House of Vivid Diamonds, These striking pair of diamond dangle earrings are crafted in
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21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Dangle Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

Sapphire, Diamond and Pearl Dangle Earrings
Located in Nantucket, MA
A stunning pair of dangle earrings with a faceted, oval sapphire on the post surrounded by round
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21st Century and Contemporary Dangle Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Sterling Silver

Sapphire, Diamond and Pearl Dangle Earrings
Sapphire, Diamond and Pearl Dangle Earrings
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W 0.38 in L 2 in
Emerald and Diamond Dangle Chandelier Earrings
Located in Nantucket, MA
A graduated pair of dangle chandelier earrings. Cascading, pear-shaped and faceted emeralds
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21st Century and Contemporary Dangle Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, Sterling Silver

Emerald and Diamond Dangle Chandelier Earrings
Emerald and Diamond Dangle Chandelier Earrings
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W 0.63 in L 2.5 in
Dangle Emerald Diamond Estate Earrings
Located in US
The Gorgeous two-tone gold dangle estate earrings feature 4 (2- Oval/2-Pear shape) natural AAA
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21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Contemporary Dangle Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, 14k Gold, 18k Gold

Emerald and Diamond Drop Dangle Earrings
Located in Nantucket, MA
A pair of lovely diamond and emerald dangle drop earrings. The emeralds feature a line of channel
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21st Century and Contemporary Dangle Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, Sterling Silver

Emerald and Diamond Drop Dangle Earrings
Emerald and Diamond Drop Dangle Earrings
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W 0.32 in L 1.5 in
Contemporary 18k White Gold Blue Sapphire and Diamond Dangle Earrings
Located in Lexington, KY
bright white diamonds and rich royal blue sapphires. The earrings have a classic dangle layout that is
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21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Dangle Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold

18K Gold Diamond Dangling Earrings
By MOISEIKIN
Located in Hong Kong, HK
to business suits for working women. 18K Gold Earrings Weight 11.32g Diamond Rd 156pc 0.614ct Ruby
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2010s Russian Contemporary Dangle Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold

White Gold Diamond Dangle Earrings
Located in Palm Desert, CA
18 Karat White Gold Diamond Dangle Earrings. Each earring features three straight baguette-cut
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21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Dangle Earrings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Gold, White Gold

White Gold Diamond Dangle Earrings
White Gold Diamond Dangle Earrings
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H 1.03 in W 0.36 in
Long Diamond Gold Dangling Drop Earrings
Located in Miami Beach, FL
These earrings dance on the ear since both diamond tear drops dangle off the ear individually. Set
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Late 20th Century Unknown Dangle Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Gold, White Gold, 18k Gold

Long Diamond Gold Dangling Drop Earrings
Long Diamond Gold Dangling Drop Earrings
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H 2.25 in W 0.62 in
Diamond and Pearl Contemporary Long Dangle Earrings Set in White Gold
By Rosior
Located in Porto, PT
Rosior Contemporary Dangle Earrings set in White Gold with 16 small pearls and 44 Colorless
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21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Contemporary Dangle Earrings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Pearl, Gold, White Gold

Ovals Sapphires and South Sea Pearls Dangle Drop Earrings 18k White Gold
By Harbor Diamonds
Located in New York, NY
18K White gold drop earrings featuring 6 oval Sapphires weighing 3.00 carats and two 11-12 mm South
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21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Dangle Earrings

Materials

South Sea Pearl, Sapphire, Diamond, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold

GIA, 7 Carat Diamond Dangle Earrings
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
GIA-certified heart shape diamond drop dangle earrings are made with a total of 7.37 carats. to
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2010s Unknown Contemporary Dangle Earrings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Platinum

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Contemporary Dangling Diamond Earrings For Sale on 1stDibs

Find an expansive variety of contemporary dangling diamond earrings available on 1stDibs. Frequently made of Gold, 18k Gold and White Gold, these items were constructed with great care. Find a collection of 94 vintage versions or 2357 modern creations for a more contemporary example of these cherished accessories. Our inventory has long been popular, and it includes earlier versions that date to the 19th Century and newer variations that were made as recently as the 21st Century. There are many different pieces in our collection of contemporary dangling diamond earrings to choose from, but Contemporary and Modern contemporary dangling diamond earrings are of considerable interest. Many examples in our inventory of these items are appealing no matter their origins, but Michael Kneebone, Meghna Jewels and Harbor Diamonds produced popular versions that are worth a look. Today, if you’re looking for round cut contemporary dangling diamond earrings and are unable to find the perfect match, our selection also includes pear cut and mixed cut alternatives. There aren’t many items for men in our collection of contemporary dangling diamond earrings, as most of the options available are for women.

How Much are Contemporary Dangling Diamond Earrings?

Prices for contemporary dangling diamond earrings start at $150 and top out at $930,250 with these earrings, on average, selling for $5,318.

A Close Look at Contemporary Jewelry

Contemporary jewelry is inextricably linked with the moment in which it is created, frequently reflecting current social, cultural and political issues such as environmental consciousness, identity and sustainability. It’s informed by fashion trends, from the chokers of the 1990s to the large chain necklaces of the early 2000s.

Jewelry is one of the oldest forms of adornment. Lockets made of silver or gold have been treasured gifts for hundreds of years, for example, and charm bracelets, which have existed since prehistoric times, didn’t become especially popular until the 19th-century reign of Queen Victoria. For many centuries, fine jewelry was used primarily to express wealth or status through lavish materials. Then, in the 1960s, a concept known as the “critique of preciousness” emerged, with jewelers creating pieces that did not get their value from gemstones or precious metals. Instead, it was the jeweler’s artistic vision that was prized and elevated.

This shift still informs Contemporary jewelry being made by artists today. Whether they are using cheap, found materials and working with provocative geometric shapes or seeking out the rarest stones, they are imbuing their work with meaning through their skills, techniques and ideas. Innovative designers such as Elsa Peretti, who popularized sculptural sterling-silver jewelry for Tiffany & Co., and David Yurman, who twisted metal into the simple yet striking Cable bracelet, have also influenced the direction of Contemporary jewelry’s forms and aesthetics.

Meanwhile, technological advancements like metal alloys and laser engraving have led to new possibilities in jewelry design. Now, edgy makers and brands as well as minimalist designers are pushing Contemporary jewelry forward into the 21st century.

Find a collection of Contemporary rings, earrings, necklaces and other jewelry on 1stDibs.

Finding the Right dangle-earrings for You

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.