Modern Dangle Earrings
MODERN STYLE
Rooted in centuries of history of adornment dating back to the ancient world, modern jewelry reimagines traditional techniques, forms and materials for expressive new pieces. As opposed to contemporary jewelry, which responds to the moment in which it was created, modern jewelry often describes designs from the 20th to 21st centuries that reflect movements and trends in visual culture.
Modern jewelry emerged from the 19th-century shift away from jewelry indicating rank or social status. The Industrial Revolution allowed machine-made jewelry using electric gold plating, metal alloys and imitation stones, making beautiful jewelry widely accessible. Although mass production deemphasized the materials of the jewelry, the vision of the designer remained important, something that would be furthered in the 1960s with what’s known as the “critique of preciousness.”
A design fair called the “Exposition Internationale des Arts Décoratifs et Industriels Modernes” brought global attention to the Art Deco style in 1925 and gathered a mix of jewelry artists alongside master jewelers like Van Cleef & Arpels, Mauboussin and Boucheron. Art Deco designs from Cartier and Van Cleef & Arpels unconventionally mixed gemstones like placing rock crystals next to diamonds while borrowing motifs from eclectic sources including Asian lacquer and Persian carpets. Among Cartier’s foremost design preoccupations at the time were high-contrast color combinations and crisp, geometric forms and patterns. In the early 20th century, modernist jewelers like Margaret De Patta and artists such as Alexander Calder — who is better known for his kinetic sculptures than his provocative jewelry — explored sculptural metalwork in which geometric shapes and lines were preferred over elaborate ornamentation.
Many of the innovations in modern jewelry were propelled by women designers such as Wendy Ramshaw, who used paper to craft her accessories in the 1960s. During the 1970s, Elsa Peretti created day-to-night pieces for Tiffany & Co. while designers like Lea Stein experimented with layering plastic, a material that had been employed in jewelry since the mid-19th century and had expanded into Bakelite, acrylics and other unique materials.
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Period: 20th Century
Style: Modern
Onyx and Diamond Pendant Earrings
Located in New York, NY
These Onyx and Diamond Pendant Earrings are a classic Art Deco style and can be worn day or evening . They are suspended from three b...
Category
1980s American Vintage Modern Dangle Earrings
Materials
Diamond, Onyx, Platinum
Engraved Pink Coral Spheres and Drops, 18K Yellow Gold Dangle Clip-on Earrings
Located in Marcianise, Marcianise (CE)
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Category
1990s Modern Dangle Earrings
Materials
Coral, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage Glass Stone Dangler Cluster Ring And Earrings Set Jewel Toned
Located in North Miami, FL
The colors are beautiful and of jewel toned hues in this set of a pair of vintage pierced earrings and clusrter dangler ring. The stones are ...
Category
1960s American Vintage Modern Dangle Earrings
Sculptural Three Disc Clip on Earrings 80's
Located in North Miami, FL
This great pair of gold plated sculptural 3 disk earrings are clip on's. They are very in vogue now and look great on the ear. These are form the 80's. Very au courant. and perfect f...
Category
1970s American Vintage Modern Dangle Earrings
Madeira Topaz Earrings 18 Karat Gold and Emeralds
Located in Palermo, IT
Madeira topaz earrings yellow gold18kt diamonds 0,60ct and emeralds made in italy 1980. gr33,40
Category
1970s Italian Vintage Modern Dangle Earrings
Materials
Diamond, Emerald, Topaz, Gold
'La Squadra' Citrine Snake Earrings Set in 18 Karat Yellow Gold
Located in London, GB
A beautiful pair of naturalistic citrine snake earrings set in 18k yellow gold.
Each earring is prominently set with an oval cut citrine which is wrapped within a snake's tail made...
Category
1990s Unknown Modern Dangle Earrings
Materials
Citrine, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Hattie Carnegie Signed Vintage Green & Blue Dangle Rhinestone Clip On Earrings
Located in North Miami, FL
These pair of amazing and dramatic vintage signed obscure early Hattie Carnegie clip on multi colored jewel toned dangle chandelier earrings are an eye ...
Category
1960s American Vintage Modern Dangle Earrings
1.40 Carat Diamond Filigree Drop Earrings Vintage 18 Karat Gold Estate Jewelry
Located in Torrance, CA
Elegant pair of estate diamond earrings crafted in 18k white gold.
Single & old mine cut diamonds total an estimated 1.40 carats (estimated at I-J color and VS2-SI2 clarity).
Th...
Category
Mid-20th Century Unknown Modern Dangle Earrings
Materials
White Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
Vintage Pierced Rhinestone Earrings
Located in Alford, MA
Rhinestone dangle earrings for pierced ears featuring five rows of sequentially curved stones at top and three free hanging rows at bottom, each row composed of round rhinestones ter...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Modern Dangle Earrings
Snowflake Drop Earrings Estate 14 Karat Yellow Gold Stars Long Dangle Jewelry
Located in Torrance, CA
Elegant pair of estate snowflake drop earrings crafted in 14k yellow gold.
The long 2 1/2 inch earrings feature a round star or snowflake style design. A small star is attached to ...
Category
Mid-20th Century Unknown Modern Dangle Earrings
Materials
14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Lovely Dangling Rubellite & Tsavorite Garnet & Diamond Earrings in 18 Karat Gold
Located in Wailea, HI
Lovely Dangling Rubellite & Tsavorite Garnet & Diamond Earrings in 18k Gold
Two Sugar Loaf Cut Rubellites Weighing 4.60 carats
Fifty Seven Round Brilliant Cut Tsavorite Garnets Weig...
Category
Late 20th Century American Modern Dangle Earrings
Materials
Rubelite, Tsavorite, 18k Gold
Diamond Dangling Convertible Earrings in 18 Karat 6.10 Carat
Located in Wailea, HI
Diamond Dangling Convertible Earrings in 18k White Gold
Twenty Eight baguette Cut Diamonds weighing 3.30 carats approximately
Twenty Marquise Cut Diamonds weighing 2.00 carats approx...
Category
Late 20th Century American Modern Dangle Earrings
Materials
White Diamond, 18k Gold
VIntage Brass Sculptural Studio Heart Shaped Clip On Dangle Earrings
Located in North Miami, FL
These studio vintage brutalist brass clip on earrings are so sculptural! Their hand crafted form is the shape of a heart. They have a studio look and feel to them. The twisted squigg...
Category
1970s American Vintage Modern Dangle Earrings
Materials
Brass
Andrew Springarn Red Gripoix Glass & Gold Plated Clip On Dangle Earrings
Located in North Miami, FL
This pair of stunning vintage clip on earrings are by the jewelry artist Andrew Springarn. It is done in the manner of the house of Gripoix. They are poured red glass, modernist in f...
Category
1980s American Vintage Modern Dangle Earrings
Materials
Gold Plate
Vintage Criss Cross Cage Gold Plated Dangle Clip On Earrings 80's
Located in North Miami, FL
This lovely pair of vintage gold plated dangle clip on earrings that have a criss cross design in a cage like form. They are beautiful and dramatic on. They are 3.25" H/L x 1.25" D a...
Category
1980s American Vintage Modern Dangle Earrings
Materials
Gold Plate
4.55 Carat Yellow Diamond Earrings VS Modern Articulated Leaf Design 14 Karat
Located in New York, NY
AN EXTRAORDINARY PAIR OF MID CENTURY MODERN DIAMOND EARRINGS WITH 4.55 CARATS OF SPECTACULAR SPARKLING YELLOW AND WHITE DIAMONDS OF SUPERB QUAL...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Modern Dangle Earrings
Materials
Diamond, Yellow Diamond, 14k Gold, Gold
Emerald Briolette and Diamond Earrings in 18 Karat Yellow Gold
Located in Wailea, HI
Emerald Briolette and Diamond Earrings in 18k Yellow Gold
Two Briolette Cut Emeralds weighing 13.25 carats [great color slightly included]
Sixty Two...
Category
Late 20th Century American Modern Dangle Earrings
Materials
White Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Kurt Wayne Multicolored Diamond Drop Earrings in 18 Karat Yellow Gold
Located in Chicago, IL
Creative and unique drops measuring approx 1 inch in length. 2.63ct Total weight, with graduation in stones
Category
Late 20th Century American Modern Dangle Earrings
Materials
White Diamond, Yellow Diamond, Brown Diamond, 18k Gold
Orlando Orlandini Circles Drop Earrings with Diamonds
Located in Darnestown, MD
Fresh and airy interlocking circles drop earrings by Orlando Orlandini. Each is topped with a gold circle 5/8" in diameter centered with a diamond...
Category
1990s Italian Modern Dangle Earrings
Materials
Diamond, 18k Gold
Sculptural Signed Cage and Square Dangle Clip On Earrings Vintage
Located in North Miami, FL
These unusual pair of clip on earrings have a number of great components going on. They are signed Varga. Gilt toned metal meets turquoise colored glass in the cage like form. They a...
Category
1980s American Vintage Modern Dangle Earrings
Brutalist Gold Hanging Earring
Located in New York, NY
A wild pair of Brutalist style 18k gold earring. The earring is made of gold wires suspended from a gold top like a chandelier. It is a fun an interesting ...
Category
1970s Unknown Vintage Modern Dangle Earrings
Materials
18k Gold
Napier Gold Plated Clip On Sculptural Earrings Vintage
By Napier
Located in North Miami, FL
These gold plated vintage signed Napier clip on earrings are screw backs. They are sculptural, vintage, textural and quite fabulous on the ear. They look as if they were just designed today! Tres Chic and very modern...
Category
1960s American Vintage Modern Dangle Earrings
Pearl Ruby Diamond Silver Gold Bird Shaped Dangle Earrings
Located in Berlin, DE
Bird design. Idar Oberstein ( Germany ). Pave Set with diamonds weighing circa 3,5 ct. The eyes highlighted by circular-cut rubies. Two teardrop shaped rubies on the top. Supporting ...
Category
20th Century Modern Dangle Earrings
Materials
Diamond, Pearl, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Sterling Silver
Frank Hess for Miriam Haskell Dangle Clip on Green Glass, Gold Plated Earrings
Located in North Miami, FL
These lovely pair of dangle clip on earrings from the 90's are a gorgeous shade of light green against the gold. They are by Frank Hess of the Miriam Haskell collection and are the t...
Category
1990s American Modern Dangle Earrings
Materials
Gold Plate
Miriam Haskell Gilt Ball Earclips
Located in New York, NY
Miriam Haskell signature Russian gilt, textured and crimped ball earclips. Clip back fittings. 1960's USA. Length 2.50", Width 1".
Excellent condition.
Category
1960s American Vintage Modern Dangle Earrings
Materials
Gilt Metal
Coppola e Toppo Pastel Crystal Tassel Long Earrings
Located in New York, NY
Coppola e Toppo gray and pastel crystals long tassel earrings, 1950's Italy.
Length 3". Width 1"
Coppola e Toppo company was formed in the late 1940′s by brother and sister designer duo, Bruno Coppola and Lyda Toppo in Milan, Italy. After small commissions for Dior and Balenciaga, Elsa Schiaparelli commissioned a line of faux coral bead jewelry...
Category
1950s Italian Vintage Modern Dangle Earrings
Materials
Gilt Metal
Kiesselstein-Cord Clip-on Flame Earrings
Located in New York, NY
Super Barry Kiesselstein-Cord Clip-On Flame Earrings. Signed with name & trade marks & marked 18kt & 750. Dated 1983. Weighs 36.2 Grams.
Very bold & m...
Category
1980s American Vintage Modern Dangle Earrings
Materials
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Gold Plated Sculptural Clip On Dangle Earrings
Located in North Miami, FL
These handsome gold-plated dangle earrings make a statement. They are very au courant now. They are for the 80's.
They are clip on's and have some texture to them.
Category
1980s American Vintage Modern Dangle Earrings
Pair of Vintage Sculptural Brass and Amber Lucite Dangle Earrings
Located in North Miami, FL
Different shapes connect between the brass and the lucite to make these sculptural vintage earrings a noted form on your ears. They are fab!
These look now so courant. They are a per...
Category
1970s American Vintage Modern Dangle Earrings
Gold Plated And Blue Turquoise Resin Drop Dangle Clip On Earrings 80's
Located in North Miami, FL
This pair of lovely 1980's clip on earrings are gold plated with a ethereal blue light turquoise resin drop in the center. They are modern, elegant and make a statement. Very beautiful on. These are perfect for any season but especially summer, resort wear...
Category
1980s American Vintage Modern Dangle Earrings
Materials
Gold Plate
Vintage Gold Plated, Turquoise & Blue Crystal Chain Dangle Clip On Earrings
Located in North Miami, FL
These beautiful vintage long dangle pair of vintage clip on earrings are comprised of turquoise and royal blue faceted crystal stones and chain with danglers on the tips. They look s...
Category
1960s American Vintage Modern Dangle Earrings
Materials
Crystal, Gold Plate
Smart and Tailored 18K Yellow Gold Pearl and Diamond Duster Earrings
Located in Palm Beach, FL
Fashioned in 18k yellow gold, these handsome earrings are set with two 9.5mm cultured pearls adorned with high quality brilliant cut diamonds.
Total diamond weight is 1.91ct of overa...
Category
Late 20th Century Unknown Modern Dangle Earrings
Materials
Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage Carved Lapis Lazuli, Diamond, 18 Karat Yellow Gold Earrings, circa 1975
Located in New York, NY
A very fine pair of day to night lapis lazuli, diamond and 18 karat yellow gold earrings, circa 1975 which can be worn during the day or transformed for a night out.
This pair of st...
Category
20th Century Italian Modern Dangle Earrings
Materials
Diamond, Lapis Lazuli, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Monique Vedie, Line Vautrin Student Pale Yellow Resin Dangle Clip Earrings
Located in Atlanta, GA
Refined Monique Vedie Talosel or resin clip-on earrings. They feature a geometric dangling shape with frosted and mirrored textured patterns in pale yellow color. The fastening clips...
Category
1970s French Vintage Modern Dangle Earrings
Robert Lee Morris Wabi Sabi Collection, Large 4 Dart Earrings
Located in New York, NY
These softly moveable, dangling earrings are the essential Wabi Sabi look, worn and cherished. Based on the Dart family Morris built in 1983, these spectacularly dramatic earrings ar...
Category
1980s American Vintage Modern Dangle Earrings
Materials
Brass
18k White Gold Pear Shaped Emerald and Diamond Drop Earrings
Located in Palm Beach, FL
A pair of 18K white gold earrings set with four pear-shaped, vibrant emeralds, surrounded by diamonds. Measuring 1 3/4 inches long, they have an elegant appearance. The total weight ...
Category
Late 20th Century American Modern Dangle Earrings
Materials
Diamond, Emerald, White Gold, 18k Gold
Cartier 18K Yellow Gold Diamond, Emerald, Onyx and Bead ‘Panthère’ Earrings
By Cartier
Located in New York, NY
Diamond, Emerald, Onyx and Yellow Gold Bead ‘Panthère’ Earrings, Cartier.
Cartier’s first use of the panther motif was a 1914 watch with diamonds and onyx set in platinum. The panth...
Category
20th Century French Modern Dangle Earrings
Materials
Diamond, Emerald, Onyx, Yellow Gold
Angel Skin Coral Diamond Yellow Gold Vintage Drop Dangle Earrings
Located in Boca Raton, FL
Beautiful coral and diamond vintage drop earrings crafted in 14 karat yellow gold. The earrings feature angel skin coral gemstone and round brilliant and rose cut diamonds. The 96 di...
Category
Late 20th Century Modern Dangle Earrings
Materials
Coral, Diamond, Yellow Gold
Gold Sun Disc Earrings With Colorful Bead Dangles By RJ Graziano, 1990s
Located in McKinney, TX
- Vintage item
- Each earring measures 2" tall
- Gold plated
- Mixed media beads
- Clip on earring backs
- By RJ Graziano (signed on verso)
- Circa 1...
Category
1990s American Modern Dangle Earrings
Vintage Large Yellow Gold and Diamond Circle Earrings
Located in Chicago, IL
Circa 1970 18k Yellow Gold Circle form earrings, measuring 1 1/2 inches in Diameter and 1/4 inch wide, hand fabricated of Twisted Rope wire with an X pattern,...
Category
1970s American Vintage Modern Dangle Earrings
Materials
Diamond, 18k Gold
Utopia Pearl and Diamond Drop Earrings
Located in Dallas, TX
18K White Gold and Pave Pearl Drops
12.5MM Pearls in Utopia Earrings
Category
1980s Italian Vintage Modern Dangle Earrings
Materials
Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold
1970s Amethyst and Diamond Drop Earrings 14 Karat White Gold
Located in Atlanta, GA
1970s Round Amethyst with Diamond Halo and 14 Karat White Gold Drop Earrings
Each earring features a 10 millimeter, Checkerboard, Round Brilliant Amethyst center stone. A Halo of Round Brilliant Diamonds surrounds the center stone. Diamonds encrust the loop attaching the Amethyst to the French ear wire. The front of the French ear wire is also covered in Round Brilliant Diamonds. Each Amethyst is securely prong set. The arch detail gallery can be seen in profile. This gallery permits an illuminating effect that enhances the sparkle and brilliance of each Amethyst! The earrings measure 3 centimeters long.
You will be starstruck by this pair of absolutely Stunning Amethyst and Diamond Drop Earrings...
Category
Late 20th Century Unknown Modern Dangle Earrings
Materials
Amethyst, Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
1950s 10 carat total Blue Topaz and 14 Karat Yellow Gold Dangle Earrings
Located in Atlanta, GA
We love these gorgeous Blue Topaz Dangle Earrings! Each earring features a
prong set 5 carat blue topaz measuring 13 millimeters by 12 millimeters. The earring length measures 60 mi...
Category
Mid-20th Century Unknown Modern Dangle Earrings
Materials
Topaz, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
1950s Peridot Diamond 14 Karat Yellow Gold Chandelier Earrings
Located in Atlanta, GA
1950s Chandelier Earrings - 14 Karat Yellow Gold, Peridot, Diamonds
The center peridot stones are 1 carat each (2 carat total weight) with a cushion shape. At each corner of the per...
Category
1990s Unknown Modern Dangle Earrings
Materials
Diamond, Peridot, 14k Gold
Platinum Pear Shape Emerald Drops and Diamonds Earrings
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Long dangle green pear shape emerald drop earrings. Above the pear shape emeralds are exquisitely placed white diamonds set in platinum. The length of these create a great look for a...
Category
20th Century Modern Dangle Earrings
Materials
Diamond, White Diamond, Emerald, Platinum
Mixed Metal Crystal Ball Dangle Earrings by Ciner, 1970s
By Ciner
Located in McKinney, TX
- Vintage item
- Each earring measures 2" long
- Gold plated with silver tone accents
- Crystal rhinestone pavé balls suspended on gold chain
- Clip on earring backs
- By Ciner ...
Category
1970s American Vintage Modern Dangle Earrings
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