Dangle Earrings
1980s Spanish Vintage Dangle Earrings
Malachite, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Dangle Earrings
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Central American Art Deco Dangle Earrings
Aquamarine, Zircon, Rhodium, Sterling Silver, Silver
Mid-20th Century American Retro Dangle Earrings
14k Gold, 24k Gold, Gold-filled, Gold Plate
1930s German Art Deco Vintage Dangle Earrings
Diamond, 14k Gold, Silver
21st Century and Contemporary Dangle Earrings
Diamond, Opal, 18k Gold, Sterling Silver
2010s Thai Contemporary Dangle Earrings
Diamond, Emerald, 14k Gold, White Gold
2010s Thai Contemporary Dangle Earrings
Amethyst, Diamond, Tourmaline, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Dangle Earrings
Zircon, Silver, Sterling Silver
2010s American Modern Dangle Earrings
Gold, 14k Gold, 24k Gold, Gold-filled, Gold Plate
1960s Italian Retro Vintage Dangle Earrings
Diamond, Pearl, Ruby, 14k Gold, White Gold
1870s Victorian Antique Dangle Earrings
Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold, Enamel
2010s Italian Retro Dangle Earrings
Diamond, Pearl, Sapphire, 14k Gold, Rose Gold
18th Century Italian Georgian Antique Dangle Earrings
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, Silver
Early 2000s Thai Art Deco Dangle Earrings
Diamond, Lapis Lazuli, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Enamel
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Dangle Earrings
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, White Gold
2010s American Contemporary Dangle Earrings
Quartz, Morganite, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
1990s American Art Deco Dangle Earrings
Diamond, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold, Platinum
20th Century Unknown Dangle Earrings
21st Century and Contemporary American Art Deco Dangle Earrings
Ruby, Silver, Sterling Silver
18th Century Spanish Victorian Antique Dangle Earrings
Tourmaline, Gold
Early 2000s Thai Art Deco Dangle Earrings
Diamond, Pearl, Tourmaline, Gold, 14k Gold, Enamel
2010s Russian Modern Dangle Earrings
Diamond, Topaz, Gold, 14k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Modernist Dangle Earrings
Zircon, Gold Plate, Silver, Sterling Silver
2010s Russian Modern Dangle Earrings
Amethyst, Garnet, Gold, 14k Gold
2010s Thai Contemporary Dangle Earrings
Carnelian, Citrine, Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Art Deco Dangle Earrings
Ruby, Silver, Sterling Silver
Late 20th Century American Modernist Dangle Earrings
Silver, Sterling Silver
2010s Italian Retro Dangle Earrings
Diamond, Emerald, Pearl, 9k Gold, Rose Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Art Deco Dangle Earrings
Zircon, Silver, Sterling Silver
2010s Dangle Earrings
Aquamarine, White Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
2010s Dangle Earrings
Aquamarine, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
2010s Dutch Art Deco Dangle Earrings
Chalcedony, Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold
2010s Thai Art Deco Dangle Earrings
Diamond, Pearl, Blue Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, Enamel
2010s American Contemporary Dangle Earrings
Amethyst, White Diamond, Pearl, 14k Gold, 18k Gold
1880s Victorian Antique Dangle Earrings
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Sterling Silver
2010s Italian Retro Dangle Earrings
Coral, Diamond, Onyx, Platinum
1970s French Vintage Dangle Earrings
Gilt Metal
1990s French Artisan Dangle Earrings
2010s Thai Art Deco Dangle Earrings
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, Enamel
2010s Turkish Modern Dangle Earrings
Amethyst, Diamond, Tanzanite, Citrine, 14k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Art Deco Dangle Earrings
Zircon, Silver, Sterling Silver
2010s American Contemporary Dangle Earrings
Diamond, South Sea Pearl, Peridot, Topaz, Blue Topaz, 14k Gold, 18k Gold
1990s Thai Art Deco Dangle Earrings
Coral, Diamond, Jade, Gold, 18k Gold, Enamel
1970s Thai Art Deco Vintage Dangle Earrings
Lapis Lazuli, Jade, Emerald, Diamond, Coral, Enamel, Gold, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Hong Kong Contemporary Dangle Earrings
Diamond, South Sea Pearl, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold
20th Century Chinese Contemporary Dangle Earrings
Diamond, 14k Gold
1960s Italian Retro Vintage Dangle Earrings
Agate, Coral, Diamond, Onyx, Tsavorite, Platinum
21st Century and Contemporary American Art Deco Dangle Earrings
Ruby, Silver, Sterling Silver
21st Century and Contemporary American Romantic Dangle Earrings
Zircon, Silver, Sterling Silver
1960s Vintage Dangle Earrings
Diamond, Yellow Diamond, Platinum
1920s German Art Deco Vintage Dangle Earrings
Diamond, Gold, 15k Gold, Silver
Early 2000s Italian Dangle Earrings
1960s American Vintage Dangle Earrings
Gilt Metal
Early 2000s Thai Art Deco Dangle Earrings
Diamond, Pearl, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Enamel
1960s Italian Retro Vintage Dangle Earrings
Diamond, Ruby, Turquoise, 9k Gold, Rose Gold, Silver
Mid-20th Century American Retro Dangle Earrings
Gold, 14k Gold, 24k Gold, Gold-filled, Gold Plate
2010s American Contemporary Dangle Earrings
Diamond, Brown Diamond, Quartz, Topaz, Blue Topaz, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
1970s European Retro Vintage Dangle Earrings
Diamond, Emerald, Pearl, Ruby, Sapphire, Tourmaline, 18k Gold
1810s Spanish Georgian Antique Dangle Earrings
Lapis Lazuli, Pearl, Gold
2010s Russian Modern Dangle Earrings
Topaz, Citrine, Gold, 14k Gold
1970s Italian Retro Vintage Dangle Earrings
Coral, Diamond, Jade, Onyx, Platinum
2010s Italian Retro Dangle Earrings
Diamond, Pearl, Sapphire, 14k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Turkish Modern Dangle Earrings
Pearl, Gold Plate, Silver
1960s Italian Retro Vintage Dangle Earrings
Diamond, Pearl, Sapphire, 9k Gold, Rose Gold, Silver
2010s American Dangle Earrings
Coral, Diamond, Turquoise, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Hong Kong Contemporary Dangle Earrings
Agate, Diamond, White Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Gold
1950s European Retro Vintage Dangle Earrings
Diamond, 14k Gold, Rose Gold
2010s Italian Contemporary Dangle Earrings
Amethyst, Diamond, Opal, Pearl, 18k Gold, White Gold
Late 20th Century Unknown Modern Dangle Earrings
Pearl, 18k Gold
1980s Swedish Retro Vintage Dangle Earrings
Chalcedony, 18k Gold
2010s Thai Art Deco Dangle Earrings
Diamond, Jade, Ruby, Gold, 14k Gold, Enamel
Early 2000s Thai Art Deco Dangle Earrings
Jade, Sapphire, Ruby, Emerald, Diamond, White Gold, 14k Gold, Gold
Antique and Vintage Dangle Earrings
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.