On 1stDibs, there are many options to choose from in our inventory of long dangle earrings. All of the items for sale were constructed with extraordinary care, often using
Gold,
18k Gold and
Yellow Gold. Our selection of items includes 97 vintage examples as well as 182 contemporary versions. Our collection, which features older pieces for sale from the 19th Century and newer versions made as recently as the 21st Century, has proven very popular over the years. Our collection of long dangle earrings includes designs that are universally popular, but
Contemporary and
Modern styles, specifically, are sought with frequency. There have been many well-made iterations of these items over the years, but those made by
Intini Jewels,
Garavelli and
Georgios Collections Inc are often thought to be among the most beautiful. Many pieces in our collection are stylish for most occasions, but
Diamond versions, from our inventory of 134, can add a particularly distinctive touch to your look, day or night. There are many
round cut,
mixed cut and
pear cut long dangle earrings for sale. If you’re browsing the variety of long dangle earrings for sale, you’ll find that many are available today for
women, but there are still pieces to choose from for
men.
Prices for long dangle earrings can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, these accessories begin at $68 and can go as high as $57,000, while long dangle earrings, on average, fetch $3,295.
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.
