Opal Dangle Drop Earrings
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Drop Earrings
Multi-gemstone, Opal, Sapphire, Pink Sapphire, Yellow Sapphire, Gold, 18...
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Drop Earrings
Diamond, Opal, 18k Gold
Vintage 1970s Drop Earrings
Diamond, Opal, 14k Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
20th Century Dangle Earrings
Diamond, Opal, 14k Gold, White Gold
Late 20th Century European Contemporary Drop Earrings
Diamond, Opal, 18k Gold
2010s Contemporary Dangle Earrings
White Diamond, Chrysophrase, Diamond, Multi-gemstone, Opal, Gold, 18k Go...
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Dangle Earrings
Yellow Diamond, Garnet, Multi-gemstone, Opal, Zircon, Gold, 18k Gold, 22...
2010s American Artist Dangle Earrings
Opal, Tanzanite, Multi-gemstone, 22k Gold, Mixed Metal, Gold, 18k Gold, ...
2010s Contemporary Dangle Earrings
Multi-gemstone, Opal, Sapphire, Tourmaline, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s Contemporary Dangle Earrings
Diamond, Multi-gemstone, Opal, Tsavorite, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Contemporary Dangle Earrings
Blue Sapphire, Diamond, Sapphire, Opal, 18k Gold, Silver
21st Century and Contemporary American Anglo-Indian Dangle Earrings
Sapphire, Opal, 14k Gold, Rose Gold
2010s Contemporary Dangle Earrings
Multi-gemstone, Opal, Pearl, Spinel, Yellow Gold, Gold, 18k Gold
2010s Contemporary Dangle Earrings
Multi-gemstone, Opal, Pearl, Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yel...
2010s Contemporary Dangle Earrings
Diamond, White Diamond, Multi-gemstone, Opal, Tourmaline, 18k Gold, Rose...
2010s Contemporary Dangle Earrings
White Diamond, Diamond, Morganite, Multi-gemstone, Opal, Gold, 18k Gold,...
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Dangle Earrings
Opal, Garnet, Zircon, Yellow Diamond, Multi-gemstone, Gold, 18k Gold, 22...
2010s Contemporary Dangle Earrings
Aquamarine, Multi-gemstone, Opal, Topaz, Blue Topaz, Yellow Gold, Gold, ...
2010s American Artist Drop Earrings
Opal, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Drop Earrings
Diamond, Opal, Fire Opal, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Dangle Earrings
Opal, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Contemporary Dangle Earrings
Opal, Onyx, Blue Sapphire, Diamond, 18k Gold, Silver
21st Century and Contemporary American Artisan Drop Earrings
Diamond, Opal, Black Opal, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Art Deco Dangle Earrings
Pearl, Opal, 18k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Contemporary Dangle Earrings
Opal, Diamond, 18k Gold, Gold
Vintage 1950s Unknown Victorian Dangle Earrings
Opal, Gold
2010s American Modern Dangle Earrings
18k Gold, Rose Gold
2010s American Contemporary Drop Earrings
Opal, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s Italian Artisan Dangle Earrings
Citrine, Opal, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Drop Earrings
Diamond, Opal, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s Art Nouveau Dangle Earrings
Opal, Pearl, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s Dutch Artisan Drop Earrings
Amazonite, Opal, Gold, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary North American Drop Earrings
Opal, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Drop Earrings
Coral, Diamond, Opal, Sterling Silver
21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Contemporary Dangle Earrings
Opal, Diamond, White Gold, 18k Gold, Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Artisan Dangle Earrings
Garnet, Opal, Sapphire, White Diamond, Blue Sapphire, Tsavorite, Diamond...
21st Century and Contemporary Dangle Earrings
Opal, Pearl, Quartz, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s Victorian Dangle Earrings
Diamond, Opal, Tsavorite, 18k Gold, Rhodium, Sterling Silver
21st Century and Contemporary British Art Deco Dangle Earrings
Gold Plate
20th Century Unknown Art Deco Dangle Earrings
Opal, Gold, Yellow Gold, 14k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Drop Earrings
Diamond, Opal, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Drop Earrings
Diamond, Opal, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s Victorian Dangle Earrings
Tourmaline, Diamond, Opal, 18k Gold, Sterling Silver
2010s American Contemporary Dangle Earrings
Diamond, Opal, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s American Contemporary Drop Earrings
Opal, Quartz, Sterling Silver
2010s American Contemporary Dangle Earrings
Diamond, Opal, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Thai Edwardian Dangle Earrings
Garnet, Opal, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Drop Earrings
Diamond, Opal, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s Indian Modern Dangle Earrings
Diamond, Onyx, Opal, 14k Gold, Silver
2010s Dutch Artisan Dangle Earrings
Opal, Diamond, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Dangle Earrings
Multi-gemstone, Tourmaline, Crystal, Turquoise, Tanzanite, Opal, Moonsto...
1990s Brazilian Modernist Dangle Earrings
Diamond, White Diamond, Opal, Topaz, Blue Topaz, Fire Opal, Gold, 18k Go...
2010s American Artisan Dangle Earrings
Diamond, Opal, Gold, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Thai Art Deco Dangle Earrings
Diamond, Opal, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Thai Edwardian Dangle Earrings
Diamond, Opal, Topaz, Blue Topaz, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Drop Earrings
Diamond, Opal, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s Australian Contemporary Dangle Earrings
Opal, White Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Drop Earrings
Diamond, Opal, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary British Art Deco Drop Earrings
Gold Plate
2010s American Contemporary Dangle Earrings
18k Gold
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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.
- 1stDibs ExpertNovember 2, 2023No, drop and dangle earrings are not the same. Although both types of earrings hang below the ear, their designs are different. Dangle earrings swing when you move, while drop earrings remain stationary. On 1stDibs, find a diverse assortment of dangle and drop earrings from some of the world's top dealers.
- 1stDibs ExpertJune 15, 2023The difference between a drop earring and a dangle earring is how it hangs. A drop earring extends down below the earlobe but is stationary, while a pair of dangle earrings’ design allows it to swing. On 1stDibs, find a selection of earrings.
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