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Earrings are among the fashion accessories that have crossed history. In Ancient Egypt as in Ancient Greece, women adorned themselves with jewelry in order to display their social status and stand out. While their meaning varies depending on the region of the globe, dangling earrings are a very personal accessory, carefully chosen by the person who wears them. The Castafiore catalog thus includes many models of original precious jewelry, branded or not, accessible to all and authenticated by our founding experts.

Earrings, historical jewels

The history of jewelry goes hand in hand with that of humanity. Indeed, archaeologists have found earrings dating back to the Neolithic period. Some pieces have been unearthed in the tombs of Egyptian, Persian and Korean women. In Ancient Greece, in fact, dangling earrings represented a social symbol. They were worn by high society women in order to assert their place in society. Often made of gold or silver, they could be set with multiple precious stones. On the other hand, in India, for example, these jewels were suitable for both women and men and had a more spiritual aspect. Some cultures also associate them with fertility and motherhood, while others recommend them to fight against illness or bad luck.

Dangling earrings, personal and symbolic jewelry

Whether they are used to assert social status, religious affiliation or simply to highlight one's face, dangling earrings are a very personal piece of jewelry and always have a specific meaning for the people who wear them. The need to stand out through elegant and original accessories therefore seems obvious and has always been the case. The oldest earrings found by archaeologists have stood the test of time in spectacular fashion. Museums are full of sparkling and creative antiques: often made from natural materials, such as bones and feathers, there are also gold hoop earrings, rings with engravings and religious references or dangling earrings set with multi-colored precious stones . While jewelry techniques have evolved over the centuries, the desire to wear jewelry, and more specifically earrings, seems to stand the test of time.

Dangling earrings at Castafiore

The Castafiore catalog includes many models of dangling earrings . Our experts, Anne and Charlotte, have authenticated and reworked pieces designed by prestigious jewelers, such as Bulgari, Dior, Van Cleef & Arpels, Tiffany, Chaumet, Van Dinh or even Chanel. True to our desire to remain jewelers of lives, we offer vintage jewelry, rich in history and meaning, and corresponding to all styles: discreet models in gold, fantasy with charms, longer dangling earrings set with amethyst, lapis lazuli, platinum, ruby, black onyx or even diamonds. The selected jewelry takes different forms: gold hoops with alpa system closure, swan neck clasps, Catalan, or systems based on pushers and rods. For non-pierced ears, we also have some clip-on pieces, in yellow gold or more fancy, with precious stones and pendants.

All our jewelry has been carefully selected by our founders, including Anne, who has 30 years of experience in the world of auctions. During her career, which notably took her to Drouot, she had the opportunity to inventory and analyze thousands of pieces, each more beautiful and precious than the last.

Making Second-Hand Jewelry a First Choice

Castafiore is committed to offering unique, original and quality jewelry. To avoid waste or even the disappearance of magnificent models, we have chosen to revalue historic pieces, thanks to the know-how of Chalotte Rey, our co-founder. She worked for 20 years at Cartier, first in marketing and then as director of fine jewelry. Combined with Anne's knowledge, her skills make her the ideal person to assess the value of old models. So that everyone who wishes can afford precious jewelry that has stood the test of time without aging, Castafiore promotes the circular economy. Our desire is to give a second life to unique accessories that have faithfully accompanied owners throughout their lives. A piece of jewelry remains very personal and meaningful to the person who wears it, which is why we believe that time increases its sentimental value. It seems a shame to condemn a piece to oblivion because its owner no longer wants to wear it, which is why we have chosen to participate in the circular economy, by offering a new life to exceptional earrings, necklaces or bracelets.

Caring for your second-hand dangle earrings

Regardless of the material they are made of, jewelry remains a fragile accessory that needs to be taken care of. Generally speaking, gold and silver pieces should be cleaned with a cloth or, ideally, a chamois at the end of the day. Aside from these small gestures that guarantee a longer life for jewelry, it is also essential to protect your dangling earrings. It is better to store them and keep them in dedicated boxes rather than leaving them loose in a jewelry box among other models. Mixing them with several accessories presents a definite risk of scratches. In addition, experts also recommend putting on your jewelry after applying perfume, because the alcohol vapors contained in this type of product can damage the shine of the earrings in the long term. Likewise, to avoid scratching, tarnishing or even oxidizing metals, it is advisable to remove them before swimming, in the sea or in the pool, because sand, iodine or chlorine can quickly damage them.