Dangle Earrings
2010s Contemporary Dangle Earrings
Fire Opal, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
2010s American Contemporary Dangle Earrings
Garnet, Black Pearl, Tourmaline, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s Thai Artisan Dangle Earrings
Diamond, Jade, Ruby, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s Asian Modern Dangle Earrings
Diamond, Paraiba, Apatite, 14k Gold
2010s Turkish Modern Dangle Earrings
Citrine, Topaz, Silver
2010s Dutch Modern Dangle Earrings
Diamond, Sapphire, 14k Gold, White Gold
2010s Indian Modern Dangle Earrings
Rubelite, Tourmaline, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s American Art Deco Dangle Earrings
Gold, 14k Gold, 24k Gold, Gold-filled, Gold Plate
2010s Thai Art Nouveau Dangle Earrings
Emerald, Ruby, Sapphire, 14k Gold, White Gold
2010s Dangle Earrings
Imperial Topaz, Sterling Silver
2010s Indian Modern Dangle Earrings
Diamond, Emerald, Onyx, 14k Gold, Silver
2010s Dangle Earrings
Sterling Silver
2010s Dangle Earrings
10k Gold, Sterling Silver
2010s Dangle Earrings
Amethyst, Diamond, Sterling Silver
2010s Victorian Dangle Earrings
Diamond, Blue Sapphire, Tanzanite, 18k Gold, Rhodium, Sterling Silver
2010s Dangle Earrings
Sterling Silver
2010s Dangle Earrings
Sterling Silver
2010s Dangle Earrings
Sterling Silver
2010s Dangle Earrings
Sterling Silver
2010s Dangle Earrings
Sterling Silver
2010s Dangle Earrings
Sterling Silver
2010s Dangle Earrings
Sterling Silver
2010s Dangle Earrings
Quartz, 10k Gold, Sterling Silver
2010s Dangle Earrings
Imperial Topaz, Sterling Silver
2010s Dangle Earrings
Ruby, Sterling Silver
2010s Dangle Earrings
Diamond, Blue Sapphire, Sterling Silver
2010s Dangle Earrings
Diamond, Tanzanite, Sterling Silver
2010s Dangle Earrings
Blue Sapphire, Sterling Silver
2010s Dangle Earrings
Imperial Topaz, Sterling Silver
2010s Dangle Earrings
Amethyst, Sterling Silver
2010s Indian Dangle Earrings
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold
2010s Victorian Dangle Earrings
Diamond, Pink Sapphire, Kyanite, 18k Gold, Rhodium, Sterling Silver
2010s Victorian Dangle Earrings
Diamond, Emerald, Tanzanite, 18k Gold, Rhodium, Sterling Silver
2010s Russian Modern Dangle Earrings
Diamond, Opal, Sapphire, Gold, 14k Gold
2010s North American Artisan Dangle Earrings
18k Gold, Silver
2010s Hong Kong Contemporary Dangle Earrings
Diamond, Sapphire, Black Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s Turkish Art Deco Dangle Earrings
Emerald, Sterling Silver
2010s Italian Modern Dangle Earrings
Aquamarine, Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
2010s Italian Modern Dangle Earrings
Diamond, Tanzanite, 18k Gold, White Gold
1930s French Art Deco Vintage Dangle Earrings
Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold, Rose Gold
2010s British Romantic Dangle Earrings
Gold-filled
2010s American Modern Dangle Earrings
Diamond, White Diamond, Brown Diamond, Peridot, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
1930s Vintage Dangle Earrings
Diamond, Ruby, Platinum
2010s Contemporary Dangle Earrings
Diamond, Tourmaline, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
2010s Indian Contemporary Dangle Earrings
Amazonite, Diamond, Opal, Rhodolite, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s European Modern Dangle Earrings
Crystal, Diamond, Rock Crystal, 18k Gold
2010s American Contemporary Dangle Earrings
Yellow Gold, 14k Gold
2010s Italian Modern Dangle Earrings
Diamond, Quartz, Gold, 18k Gold
2010s American Modern Dangle Earrings
Moonstone, 14k Gold
2010s Italian Modern Dangle Earrings
Diamond, Rock Crystal, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
2010s Italian Contemporary Dangle Earrings
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
2010s Australian Artisan Dangle Earrings
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
2010s American Modern Dangle Earrings
Ruby, 14k Gold
2010s Dangle Earrings
18k Gold
2010s American Art Deco Dangle Earrings
Freshwater Pearl, Gold, 14k Gold, 24k Gold, Gold-filled, Gold Plate, Brass
2010s Indian Victorian Dangle Earrings
Opal, Quartz, Diamond, Silver
2010s Dangle Earrings
Yellow Sapphire, Sterling Silver
2010s Dangle Earrings
Diamond, Sterling Silver
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.