Paco Rabanne Dangle Earrings

Spanish, 1934-2023

Visionary designer Paco Rabanne first made a name for himself in the 1960s when he introduced dresses, handbags and other clothing and accessories that went against the common sensibilities of the time and challenged the public's perception of what fashion should be. By working with unlikely materials such as paper and Rhodoid — a cellulose acetate plastic often used to line baking pans — Rabanne forced the fashion world to reconsider materials and form.

Rabanne was born Francisco Rabaneda y Cuervo in Spain’s Basque region. His mother was the head seamstress at Balenciaga when she relocated herself and her son to France in 1939 to escape the Spanish Civil War. Once in France, he took on the name Paco Rabanne.

Rabanne studied architecture at the Ecole Nationale Supérieure des Beaux-Arts in Paris but pivoted toward fashion and began to design accessories and costume jewelry. Rabanne collaborated with many acclaimed luxury houses — his early clients included Charles Jourdan, Givenchy, Pierre Cardin and Dior.

By 1966, Rabanne was working on avant-garde designs in his own newly-opened studio. He introduced a couture collection titled “Twelve Unwearable Dresses in Contemporary Materials.” The garments — made of aluminum, plastic and eco-friendly paper and fastened with wire — were unveiled at a show that featured music and models of color (both uncommon characteristics for such an event). Sculptural, sexy and solidly Space Age in appearance, Rabanne’s experiments turned heads. Pop star-actresses Brigitte Bardot and Françoise Hardy would soon be seen in the designer’s iconic metallic dresses, and Rabanne found enthusiasts in the likes of revolutionary couturier Elsa Schiaparelli and art collector Peggy Guggenheim. In 1968 Rabanne designed leather boots and erotically charged dresses made of molded plastic and chain-mail mesh for the science fiction film Barbarella.

Rabanne called Salvador Dalí a close friend and drew on the Surrealist movement in his designs. He continued to use unconventional materials in his work. From aluminum jersey and fur to ostrich feathers and Velcro, everything was suitable for his pioneering garments. And Rabanne’s talents are diverse — his prolific output even includes stylish furniture.

In 1999 Rabanne retired from the fashion business. In 2010 he was named Officer of the Legion d’Honneur by the French culture minister. Today, under the creative direction of French designer Julien Dossena, the Paco Rabanne brand continues to innovate and offer looks that nod to the past as well as the future.

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Creator: Paco Rabanne

Vintage Paco Rabanne Geometric Gold Plated Modernist Brass Dangle Earrings 60's

$1,480Sale Price|20% Off

Vintage Paco Rabanne Geometric Gold Plated Modernist Brass Dangle Earrings 60's

By Paco Rabanne

Located in North Miami, FL

These fabulous and amazing signed vintage French Paco Rabanne modernist dangle sculptural earrings are so au courant now as they were then in the 60's. The geometric cutout forms and...

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1960s French Modernist Vintage Paco Rabanne Dangle Earrings

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Gold Plate, Brass

Vintage PACO RABANNE Bamboo Rock Crystal Dangling Earrings

$649

Vintage PACO RABANNE Bamboo Rock Crystal Dangling Earrings

By Paco Rabanne

Located in Kingersheim, Alsace

Vintage PACO RABANNE Bamboo Rock Crystal Dangling Earrings Features: - 100% Authentic PACO RABANNE. - Rock crystal embellished drop earrings with lucite ball charm and silver bamboo...

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1980s French Vintage Paco Rabanne Dangle Earrings

Vintage PACO RABANNE Black Frosted Glass Indian Style Dangling Earrings

$649

Vintage PACO RABANNE Black Frosted Glass Indian Style Dangling Earrings

By Paco Rabanne

Located in Kingersheim, Alsace

Vintage PACO RABANNE Black Frosted Glass Indian Style Dangling Earrings Features: - 100% Authentic PACO RABANNE. - Indian style dangling earrings. - Carved black frosted glass with ...

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1980s French Vintage Paco Rabanne Dangle Earrings

Paco Rabanne Vintage Antiqued Silver Toned Tubular Charms Dangling Earrings

$590

Paco Rabanne Vintage Antiqued Silver Toned Tubular Charms Dangling Earrings

By Paco Rabanne

Located in Nice, FR

PACO RABANNE vintage antiqued silver toned dangling earrings (clip-on) featuring tubular charms embellished with white glass beads topped with a la...

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20th Century French Paco Rabanne Dangle Earrings

Paco Rabanne Vintage Creased Metal and Resin Cabochon Chandelier Earrings

$767

Paco Rabanne Vintage Creased Metal and Resin Cabochon Chandelier Earrings

By Paco Rabanne

Located in Nice, FR

PACO RABANNE vintage chandelier earrings (clip-on) featuring creased antiqued diamond shaped metal embellished with iridescent resin caboch...

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20th Century French Paco Rabanne Dangle Earrings

Roman Malakov 8.57 Carats Total Round Cut Diamond Dangle Earrings in White Gold

$17,500

Roman Malakov 8.57 Carats Total Round Cut Diamond Dangle Earrings in White Gold

By Roman Malakov

Located in New York, NY

A intricate pair of dangling earrings, showcasing round brilliant cut diamonds weighing 8.57 carats total, set in an open-work and mace-like design. Finely made with 18K white gold. ...

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21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Paco Rabanne Dangle Earrings

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Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

Yianni Creations Oval Aquamarine Fine Silver and 24 Karat Gold Earrings

$353 / item

H 1.03 in

Yianni Creations Oval Aquamarine Fine Silver and 24 Karat Gold Earrings

By Yianni Creations

Located in Astoria, NY

Yianni Creations Midas Collection 100% Handmade Artisan Earrings from Fine Silver with a layover of 24 Karat Yellow Gold feature each 0.75 Carat Oval Cut Aquamarine complemented by u...

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21st Century and Contemporary Greek Contemporary Paco Rabanne Dangle Earrings

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Aquamarine, Gold, 24k Gold, Gold Plate, Yellow Gold, Palladium, Silver, ...

Alex Jona 18 Karat Yellow Gold Geometric Dangle Clip-On Earring Pendants

$3,189 / item

W 0.6 in D 0.03 in L 0.94 in

Alex Jona 18 Karat Yellow Gold Geometric Dangle Clip-On Earring Pendants

By Alex Jona

Located in Lugano, TI

Alex Jona design collection, hand crafted in Italy, 18 karat yellow gold clip-on pendant earrings consisting of two partially overlapping pierced squares. Alex Jona jewels stand ou...

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2010s Italian Paco Rabanne Dangle Earrings

Materials

18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Alex Jona 18 Karat Yellow Gold Dangle Pendant Earrings

$862 / item

L 3.58 in

Alex Jona 18 Karat Yellow Gold Dangle Pendant Earrings

By Alex Jona

Located in Lugano, TI

Alex Jona design collection, hand crafted in Italy, 18 karat yellow gold pendant earrings. Alex Jona jewels stand out, not only for their special design and for the excellent qualit...

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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Paco Rabanne Dangle Earrings

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Yellow Gold, 18k Gold

Retro Gold Dangle Earrings

$2,975

Retro Gold Dangle Earrings

Located in Darnestown, MD

Retro earrings of two circular discs. The top one measures half an inch in diameter; the bottom one is 1 5/16". Clip backs can be converted to posts. The earrings have been professi...

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1940s Unknown Retro Vintage Paco Rabanne Dangle Earrings

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14k Gold

Dominique Aurientis Orange and Gold Hand Painted Earrings 1980s, New Never worn

$650

Dominique Aurientis Orange and Gold Hand Painted Earrings 1980s, New Never worn

Located in Wallkill, NY

Another stunning creation by Parisian Artisan Dominique Aurientis. ** .82 in or 21mm Dangling Beads Clip-on earrings **The necklace, bracelet are listed on our store front as well. D...

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1980s French Vintage Paco Rabanne Dangle Earrings

1950s Design Joseff Of Hollywood Gold Cherub Earrings

$595

W 0.75 in L 2.3 in

1950s Design Joseff Of Hollywood Gold Cherub Earrings

By Joseff of Hollywood

Located in London, GB

This exquisite 1950s design is by costume jeweller to the stars, Joseff of Hollywood. This set of figural earrings features a cherub with a small clear crystal in the hand reaching ...

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1950s American Rococo Vintage Paco Rabanne Dangle Earrings

Kenneth Jay Lane KJL Lapis Lazuli and Coral Art Deco Dangling Clip On Earrings

$540 / item

L 2.17 in

Kenneth Jay Lane KJL Lapis Lazuli and Coral Art Deco Dangling Clip On Earrings

By Kenneth Jay Lane

Located in Milford, DE

Stylish art deco-style earrings by Kenneth Jay Lane. Each earring features a faux lapis lazuli and coral cabochon, accented with crystals. All set in gold-plated metal. Hallmarks: K...

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21st Century and Contemporary Paco Rabanne Dangle Earrings

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Gold Plate

Galliano for Dior 2003 Fall/Winter Star Anise Earrings

$1,800

L 5 in

Galliano for Dior 2003 Fall/Winter Star Anise Earrings

By John Galliano for Christian Dior

Located in Scottsdale, AZ

Show off some eye candy with these works of art by John Galliano for Dior! Circa 2003/2004 from their Fall/Winter collection, these earrings highlight influences from the Chinese and Japanese culture. Crafted from Silver and adorned with a gorgeous star anise...

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Early 2000s French Paco Rabanne Dangle Earrings

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Silver

Cabochon Blue Sapphire, Cabochon Ruby, Cabochon Emerald Earrings Set in 18 Karat

$5,580

W 0.91 in L 1.74 in

Cabochon Blue Sapphire, Cabochon Ruby, Cabochon Emerald Earrings Set in 18 Karat

Located in Bangkok, TH

Cabochon Blue Sapphire 4.70 carats, Cabochon Ruby 2.11 carats and Cabochon Emerald 0.72 carat Earrings set in 18 Karat Gold Settings Width: 2.3 cm Length: 4.4 cm Total Weight: 26....

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2010s Thai Paco Rabanne Dangle Earrings

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Emerald, Ruby, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold

Rock Crystal and Twisted Gold Drop Earrings

$4,900

W 0.13 in L 1.5 in

Rock Crystal and Twisted Gold Drop Earrings

By Christina Addison

Located in New York, NY

18kt Twisted Yellow Gold and Rock Crystal Drop Earring This elegant earring measures and inch and a half long. The top cushion is shaped Rock Crystal that measures half an inch w...

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21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Paco Rabanne Dangle Earrings

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Amethyst, Aquamarine, Chalcedony, Citrine, Rock Crystal, Topaz, Crystal,...

Gianni Versace Medusa Rhinestone Earrings

$2,100

L 4 in

Gianni Versace Medusa Rhinestone Earrings

By Gianni Versace

Located in Scottsdale, AZ

Snag yourself these hoops! Circa late 1980s/early 1990s, these gold plated Versace dangle earrings are embossed with the signature Medusa head and are embellished with rhinestones and fringe. Clip on closures. Pair with your favorite Versace silk shirt and black leather leggings...

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1990s Italian Paco Rabanne Dangle Earrings

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Paco Rabanne Paris Futuristic Metal Chainmail and Quartz Dangle Clip Earrings

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W 1.23 in L 2.68 in

Paco Rabanne Paris Futuristic Metal Chainmail and Quartz Dangle Clip Earrings

By Paco Rabanne

Located in Atlanta, GA

Gorgeous Paco Rabanne Paris futuristic clip-on earrings. Features a silver-tone chainmail grid ornate with dangle transparent quartz chips. The clips are marked underside with the "P...

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1990s French Modernist Paco Rabanne Dangle Earrings

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Quartz

Paco Rabanne Vintage Gold Toned Geometric Dangling Earrings

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Paco Rabanne Vintage Gold Toned Geometric Dangling Earrings

By Paco Rabanne

Located in Nice, FR

PACO RABANNE vintage gold toned geometric dangling earrings (clip-on). Marked PACO RABANNE Paris. Indicative measurements : max. height approx. 8.5 cm (3.35 inches) / max. width ap...

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20th Century French Paco Rabanne Dangle Earrings

Paco Rabanne Vintage Rock Crystal Dangling Earrings

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Paco Rabanne Vintage Rock Crystal Dangling Earrings

By Paco Rabanne

Located in Nice, FR

PACO RABANNE vintage silver toned dangling earrings (clip-on) with rock crystal embellishement. Marked PACO RABANNE Paris. Indicative measurements : length approx. 6.5 cm (2.56 inc...

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20th Century French Paco Rabanne Dangle Earrings

Paco Rabanne Vintage Metal and Glass Cabochon Dangling Earrings

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Paco Rabanne Vintage Metal and Glass Cabochon Dangling Earrings

By Paco Rabanne

Located in Nice, FR

PACO RABANNE vintage dangling earrings (clip-on) featuring metal circles embellished with white glass beads and cabochons. Marked PACO RABANNE Paris. Indicative measurements : leng...

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20th Century French Paco Rabanne Dangle Earrings

Paco Rabanne Vintage Red Glass and Metal Dangling Earrings

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Paco Rabanne Vintage Red Glass and Metal Dangling Earrings

By Paco Rabanne

Located in Nice, FR

PACO RABANNE vintage dangling earrings (clip-on) featuring black enamel metal rings and red glass. Marked PACO RABANNE Paris. Indicative measurements : length approx. 6.5 cm (2.56 ...

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20th Century French Paco Rabanne Dangle Earrings

Iconic Paco Rabanne Rock Crystal Paillette Earclips

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Iconic Paco Rabanne Rock Crystal Paillette Earclips

By Paco Rabanne

Located in New York, NY

Rare,oversized Paco Rabanne long earclips of silvered metal rings studded with natural tumbled rock crystals, and terminating in three signature silver plastic paillettes. France 1...

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1960s French Vintage Paco Rabanne Dangle Earrings

Paco Rabanne dangle earrings for sale on 1stDibs.

Find a range of Paco Rabanne dangle earrings available on 1stDibs. Each of these unique items was designed with extraordinary care, often using gold. We have 4 pieces in this collection as well as a number of other designs by this jeweler.

Questions About Paco Rabanne Dangle Earrings

Why is it not Paco Rabanne anymore?
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1stDibs ExpertFebruary 21, 2024
The fashion house Paco Rabanne is no longer called by its former name due to a shift in its approach to design. In 2023, the luxury fashion brand announced its intentions to drop Paco from the name and rebrand as Rabanne. The move coincided with the fashion house's 60th anniversary and reflected a move toward simpler, more minimal pieces. On 1stDibs, shop a range of Paco Rabanne apparel and accessories.
What happened to Paco Rabanne?
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1stDibs ExpertMarch 25, 2024
The story of what happened to Paco Rabanne centers on a name change. The French fashion house's founder, Paco Rabanne, passed away in 2023. A few months later, the label announced its intentions to drop Paco from its name and begin operating under Rabanne. The brand had previously gone on hiatus in 1999 following Paco Rabanne's retirement, only to be revived under the leadership of a new creative director, Manish Arora, in 2011. Julien Dossena took over the role in 2013 and continued to guide the fashion house through its name change and rebranding. Shop a collection of Paco Rabanne apparel and accessories on 1stDibs.

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