$9,750
W 0.9 in L 2.52 in
Alberto Giorgi Italy 1970 Sculptural Drop Earring 18Kt Yellow Gold Blue Sapphire
Located in Miami, FL
Sculptural drop earrings designed by Alberto Giorgi. Stunning sculptural pieces, created by the
Blue Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vhernier Milano Sculptural Cocktail Ring in 18kt Yellow Gold with Lapis & Quartz
By Vhernier
Located in Miami, FL
Cocktail ring designed by Vhernier. A gorgeous piece with masterful design, created in Milano Italy by the exclusive jewelry house of Vhernier. This sculptural bold cocktail ring wa...
Lapis Lazuli, Quartz, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
$12,985
W 0.75 in L 1.01 in
Raymond C. Yard 1943 Deco Retro Earrings Platinum 15.34 Ctw Moonstones Sapphires
By Raymond C. Yard
Located in Miami, FL
Retro gem set earrings designed by Raymond C. Yard. Exceptional and very rare published pair of clip-on earrings created by Raymond C. Yard, back in the 1943. These beautiful pair h...
Moonstone, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Platinum
$5,350
W 0.95 in L 1.18 in
Angela Cummings 1984 New York Orchids Flowers Clips Earrings in 18Kt Yellow Gold
By Angela Cummings
Located in Miami, FL
Orchids Earrings designed by Angela Cummings. Gorgeous and youthful organic pieces, created back in the 1984 at the Cummings studio in New York city. This one-of-a-kind pair, was cr...
Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Pol Bury Belgium 1968-2002 Rare Sculptural Kinetic Spheres Ring 18Kt White Gold
By Pol Bury
Located in Miami, FL
A Kinetic spheres ring designed by Pol Bury (Belgium 1922-2005). An exceptional and very rare sculptural piece of kinetic and Op-art, created in 1968-2004 by the Belgian Artist Pol...
18k Gold, White Gold
Sold|$15,800
L 6.5 in
Seaman Schepps 18K Yellow Gold Coral Mother of Pearl Diamond, Morganite Bracelet
By Seaman Schepps
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Material: 18K yellow gold Diamond: 26 round brilliant cut = 0.43cttw Color: G Clarity: VS1-2 Dimensions: bracelet measures 6.5-inches in length Weight: 122.16 grams
Coral, Diamond, Morganite, Pearl, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Victorian 10.00 Ct Certified Unheated Ceylon Sapphire 1.80 Ct Diamond Ring
Located in Napoli, IT
This breath taking original Victorian ring is 1880 circa Classy Trilogy mount hand made during the time of solid 18 KT gold Ring boasts a magnificent 10.00 Carats untreated unheated ...
Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Silver
$12,500
H 1.82 in W 1.66 in D 0.6 in
Andrew Grima Attributed 18 Karat Gold, Emerald, & Diamond Modernist Brooch
By Andrew Grima
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A very fine 18k gold, emerald, and diamond modernist brooch. Attributed to Andrew Grima. Comprising a textured spiral in 18k yellow gold with prong set round smooth emerald caboch...
Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 18k Gold
Turquoise Diamonds 18 Karat Yellow Gold Beaded Necklace
By SCALA GIOIELLI
Located in Marcianise, IT
This magnificent necklace is crafted in 18-karat yellow gold and features an extraordinary combination of natural turquoise from Arizona, diamonds, and blue enamel. Each turquoise be...
Diamond, Turquoise, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Sold|$5,950
W 0.83 in L 1.03 in
Gubelin 1960 Gilbert Albert Organic Earrings in 18kt Gold Abalone Shell & Pearl
By Gubelin
Located in Miami, FL
Modernist earrings designed by Gilbert Albert (1930-2919) for Gubelin. Fabulous pair of earrings, from the modernism period circa 1960. This sculptural pieces was made in Zurich Swi...
Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
JAR PARIS Octagonal Spinels, and Diamond Earclips
By JAR
Located in New York, NY
Earclips with octagonal spinels, colored diamonds, near colorless single cut diamonds, and brown-hued pave-set diamonds. Circa - 1980's Approximate Length - 1.12", Width - 1.12" 18K ...
Diamond, Brown Diamond, Spinel, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver
Estate 18K Yellow Gold Thorn & Twig Pearl Necklace ANGELA CUMMINGS For ASSAEL
By Angela Cummings
Located in Winter Springs, FL
An exceptional necklace by Angela Cummings for Assael. The quality is exactly what you have come to expect of Angela Cummings and whoever she creates for. This piece is no exception...
Pearl, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Spectra Fine Jewelry GIA Certified 15.01 Carat Diamond Cocktail Ring
By Spectra Fine Jewelry
Located in New York, NY
The enchanting beauty of this diamond rivals the ever-changing patterns of a kaleidoscope. The Contemporary Oval Cut Diamond Bezel Engagement Ring, crafted in the 21st century, captu...
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
$16,850 / set
W 1.1 in L 2.48 in
Giorgio Facchini Sculptural Kinetic Convertible earrings In 18Kt Yellow Gold
By Giorgio Facchini
Located in Miami, FL
Sculptural earrings designed by Giorgio Facchini (Pesaro 1947-). Gorgeous one of kind pair, of kinetic earrings, created by the Italian master jeweler, artist and sculptor, Giorgio ...
Agate, Onyx, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
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.