Find an expansive variety of antique silver dangle earrings available on 1stDibs. All of the items for sale were constructed with extraordinary care, often using
Silver,
Gold and
Sterling Silver. Our collection of these items for sale includes 94 vintage editions and 16 modern creations to choose from as well. Our inventory has long been popular, and it includes earlier versions that date to the 18th Century and newer variations that were made as recently as the 21st Century. Pieces in our collection of antique silver dangle earrings made by
Victorian jewelers — as well as those associated with
Georgian — are very popular.
Glorious Antique Jewelry Collection,
Sarosi By Timeless Gems and
Marcello Fontana each produced beautiful examples of these items that are worth considering. Any of these pieces can lend versatility to your look, but
Diamond versions, from our inventory of 59, are particularly popular. Today, if you’re looking for
antique cushion cut antique silver dangle earrings and are unable to find the perfect match, our selection also includes
old mine cut and
old european cut alternatives. When shopping our range of antique silver dangle earrings, you’ll find that there are less available pieces for
men today than there are for
women.
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.