Dangle Earrings
20th Century American Modern Dangle Earrings
Diamond, Emerald, Platinum
1990s British Modern Dangle Earrings
Amethyst, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Dangle Earrings
Diamond, Emerald, White Gold, 14k Gold
2010s American Dangle Earrings
Diamond, Emerald, 14k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Contemporary Dangle Earrings
Jade, White Diamond, White Gold
1980s American Modernist Vintage Dangle Earrings
2010s American Contemporary Dangle Earrings
Diamond, Onyx, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
20th Century Dangle Earrings
Hematite, Sterling Silver
1980s Italian Retro Vintage Dangle Earrings
Diamond, South Sea Pearl, Sapphire, 14k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Hong Kong Contemporary Dangle Earrings
Quartz, Turquoise, Other, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
1960s Italian Retro Vintage Dangle Earrings
Diamond, Pearl, Sapphire, 9k Gold, Rose Gold, Silver
20th Century Italian Dangle Earrings
Gilt Metal
1930s French Art Deco Vintage Dangle Earrings
Base Metal
1960s Italian Retro Vintage Dangle Earrings
Coral, Diamond, Ruby, Platinum
1970s Italian Retro Vintage Dangle Earrings
Coral, Diamond, Onyx, Platinum
2010s Italian Romantic Dangle Earrings
Tourmaline, Rubelite, Peridot, Yellow Gold, White Gold, 18k Gold, Gold
2010s American Contemporary Dangle Earrings
Amethyst, White Diamond, Pearl, 14k Gold, 18k Gold
2010s Italian Art Deco Dangle Earrings
Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s Japanese Artisan Dangle Earrings
Pearl, Brass, Stainless Steel
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Contemporary Dangle Earrings
Amethyst, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
1990s Thai Art Deco Dangle Earrings
Diamond, Jade, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Enamel
2010s American Contemporary Dangle Earrings
Emerald, Gold, 18k Gold, 22k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s American Artist Dangle Earrings
Opal, Gold, 18k Gold, 22k Gold, Yellow Gold, Mixed Metal
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Dangle Earrings
Diamond, White Diamond, Topaz, Blue Topaz, Rhodium, Silver
Mid-19th Century Victorian Antique Dangle Earrings
Citrine, Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver
2010s Dutch Modern Dangle Earrings
Diamond, Pearl, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
1960s Vintage Dangle Earrings
Diamond, Cultured Pearl, 18k Gold, Platinum
21st Century and Contemporary American Artisan Dangle Earrings
Onyx, Pearl, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
1920s European Art Deco Vintage Dangle Earrings
Diamond, 14k Gold, Rose Gold
2010s Thai Contemporary Dangle Earrings
Topaz, Blue Topaz, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Modern Dangle Earrings
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Hong Kong Contemporary Dangle Earrings
Diamond, Turquoise, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold
Mid-20th Century Art Deco Dangle Earrings
Diamond, Pink Sapphire, Platinum
21st Century and Contemporary Turkish Modern Dangle Earrings
Pearl, Gold Plate, Silver
21st Century and Contemporary Dangle Earrings
2010s Dangle Earrings
Tourmaline, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Dangle Earrings
Aquamarine, Diamond, Onyx, Tourmaline, 18k Gold, Sterling Silver
2010s Indian Dangle Earrings
1930s Thai Art Deco Vintage Dangle Earrings
Diamond, Ruby, Turquoise, Gold, 18k Gold, Enamel
20th Century French Dangle Earrings
Gilt Metal
21st Century and Contemporary American Artisan Dangle Earrings
Diamond, South Sea Pearl, Blue Sapphire, 14k Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Dangle Earrings
Diamond, Yellow Gold, 14k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Artisan Dangle Earrings
Freshwater Pearl, South Sea Pearl, 14k Gold, 18k Gold
2010s Japanese Artisan Dangle Earrings
Brass, Stainless Steel
Early 20th Century Unknown Retro Dangle Earrings
Gold, 10k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Artisan Dangle Earrings
Diamond, Jade, Onyx, Multi-gemstone, 18k Gold, Gold, White Gold
2010s American Artist Dangle Earrings
Tourmaline, Indicolite, Multi-gemstone, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Central American Art Deco Dangle Earrings
Amethyst, Silver, Gold Plate, Rose Gold
1960s Italian Vintage Dangle Earrings
18k Gold, Gold, Enamel
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Dangle Earrings
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
2010s Victorian Dangle Earrings
Diamond, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold, Rhodium, Sterling Silver
20th Century Unknown Contemporary Dangle Earrings
Carnelian, Pearl, Gold, 10k Gold
2010s American Contemporary Dangle Earrings
Diamond, Topaz, Blue Topaz, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Art Deco Dangle Earrings
Diamond, Turquoise, 14k Gold
2010s Turkish Modern Dangle Earrings
Ruby, Tsavorite, 14k Gold
1810s English George III Antique Dangle Earrings
Garnet, 15k Gold
Late 20th Century Contemporary Dangle Earrings
Moonstone, Turquoise, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s American Dangle Earrings
Diamond, Turquoise, 14k Gold, White Gold
2010s American Contemporary Dangle Earrings
Black Pearl, Spinel, Topaz, Black Spinel, 14k Gold, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Japanese Modern Dangle Earrings
Diamond, Garnet, Platinum
Late 19th Century European Victorian Antique Dangle Earrings
18k Gold, Gold, Yellow Gold
1990s Italian Dangle Earrings
Peridot, Tourmaline, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Dangle Earrings
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Dangle Earrings
Diamond, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Dangle Earrings
Diamond, Emerald, Turquoise, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Dangle Earrings
Diamond, Pearl, South Sea Pearl, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s American Dangle Earrings
Amethyst, Citrine, Garnet, Peridot, Blue Topaz, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Dangle Earrings
Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Dangle Earrings
White Diamond, Peridot, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s Thai Contemporary Dangle Earrings
Diamond, Green Sapphire, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
Mid-20th Century Italian Retro Dangle Earrings
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s American Contemporary Dangle Earrings
Peridot, Quartz, Fluorite, Sterling Silver
19th Century Etruscan Revival Antique Dangle Earrings
Pearl, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow 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.