Tri Gold Dangle Earrings
Late 20th Century Modern Dangle Earrings
Gold, 10k Gold
2010s Japanese Art Deco Dangle Earrings
Emerald, Ruby, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold
Early 20th Century Dangle Earrings
14k Gold, Platinum, Rose Gold, Yellow Gold, Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Contemporary Dangle Earrings
14k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold, Gold, Mixed Metal
21st Century and Contemporary American Dangle Earrings
Diamond, Tourmaline, 18k Gold, White Gold
Antique 1790s European Georgian Dangle Earrings
Diamond, 14k Gold, 15k Gold, Silver
2010s American Contemporary Drop Earrings
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s American Contemporary Drop Earrings
White Gold, 18k Gold
20th Century Chandelier Earrings
Diamond, 18k Gold
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Diamond, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1970s American Modernist Chain Necklaces
Coral, Onyx, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
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21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Chain Necklaces
14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Gold
2010s French Modern Band Rings
Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
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2010s British Belle Époque Drop Earrings
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18k Gold
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Yellow Gold
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2010s British Modern Dangle Earrings
Diamond, White Diamond, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Dangle Earrings
Diamond, Pink Sapphire, Yellow Sapphire, 18k Gold
Late 20th Century American Clip-on Earrings
20th Century Italian Contemporary Clip-on Earrings
Diamond, Onyx, White Diamond, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Dangle Earrings
14k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Dangle Earrings
Diamond, White Diamond, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Dangle Earrings
Gold, 14k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
1990s Unknown Dangle Earrings
Diamond, 14k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Dangle Earrings
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
2010s Dangle Earrings
Antique Late 19th Century Victorian Dangle Earrings
18k Gold
Late 20th Century Contemporary Dangle Earrings
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
1990s Drop Earrings
Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1980s French Modern Dangle Earrings
Late 20th Century Italian Dangle Earrings
Diamond, Gold
2010s French Contemporary Dangle Earrings
Diamond, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold, Gold
Antique 1870s American Victorian Dangle Earrings
14k Gold
Vintage 1930s English Art Deco Dangle Earrings
9k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s American Contemporary Dangle Earrings
Tourmaline, Ruby, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Early 20th Century Edwardian Dangle Earrings
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, Silver
2010s American Contemporary Drop Earrings
Diamond, 14k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
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.
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