Dangle Earrings
Mid-20th Century American Contemporary Dangle Earrings
14k Gold, Gold-filled, 24k Gold
1980s Art Deco Vintage Dangle Earrings
Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold
Early 20th Century Art Deco Dangle Earrings
Diamond, Jade, Onyx, Platinum
Early 2000s Greek Artisan Dangle Earrings
Garnet, Rhodolite, Opal, Sterling Silver
Mid-20th Century Italian Art Deco Dangle Earrings
Diamond, White Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, 9k Gold,...
Early 20th Century European Art Deco Dangle Earrings
18k Gold
1970s Italian Retro Vintage Dangle Earrings
Diamond, Turquoise, Platinum
1940s Swedish Art Deco Vintage Dangle Earrings
18k Gold
20th Century North American Art Deco Dangle Earrings
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
20th Century American Modern Dangle Earrings
Diamond, Emerald, Platinum
Early 2000s Greek Artisan Dangle Earrings
Onyx, Sapphire, Sterling Silver
20th Century Dangle Earrings
Pearl, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
1980s French Modern Vintage Dangle Earrings
Gold Plate, Gilt Metal
Early 1900s Unknown Victorian Antique Dangle Earrings
Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver
1930s American Art Deco Vintage Dangle Earrings
Diamond, White Diamond, Emerald, Onyx, Platinum
Early 2000s Greek Artisan Dangle Earrings
Sapphire, Sterling Silver
Mid-20th Century Italian Art Deco Dangle Earrings
Diamond, White Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, 9k Gold,...
20th Century French Dangle Earrings
Gilt Metal
Early 2000s Unknown Artisan Dangle Earrings
Amethyst, Sterling Silver
Early 20th Century European Art Deco Dangle Earrings
18k Gold
Mid-20th Century Dangle Earrings
Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Early 2000s Thai Art Deco Dangle Earrings
Diamond, Jade, Ruby, Gold, Enamel
1960s Retro Vintage Dangle Earrings
Diamond, 18k Gold
Early 2000s American Modern Dangle Earrings
Diamond, Gold, Silver
1970s Italian Retro Vintage Dangle Earrings
Diamond, Tanzanite, 14k Gold, Rose Gold
Mid-20th Century Italian Art Deco Dangle Earrings
Diamond, White Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, 9k Gold,...
Mid-20th Century Italian Art Deco Dangle Earrings
Diamond, White Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, 9k Gold,...
20th Century Indian Dangle Earrings
Tourmaline, Diamond, Gold, Silver
Early 2000s American Artisan Dangle Earrings
Turquoise, Sterling Silver
20th Century Dangle Earrings
Diamond, Pearl, Yellow Gold, 14k Gold
Early 2000s Greek Artisan Dangle Earrings
Garnet, Rhodolite, Sterling Silver
20th Century Dangle Earrings
Mid-20th Century Italian Art Deco Dangle Earrings
Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Ruby, Emerald, White Diamond, Diamond, Sterling...
1980s Thai Art Deco Vintage Dangle Earrings
Diamond, Emerald, Jade, Lapis Lazuli, Gold, 18k Gold, Enamel
1960s European Vintage Dangle Earrings
Turquoise, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
1960s Italian Retro Vintage Dangle Earrings
Coral, Diamond, Emerald, Onyx, Platinum
Mid-20th Century Dangle Earrings
Amethyst, Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
1980s French Modern Vintage Dangle Earrings
Pearl, Gold Plate
1960s Unknown Modern Vintage Dangle Earrings
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold
1920s Unknown Art Deco Vintage Dangle Earrings
Emerald, Ruby, Diamond, 18k Gold
1970s Italian Retro Vintage Dangle Earrings
Aquamarine, Diamond, South Sea Pearl, Platinum
1960s South American Art Deco Vintage Dangle Earrings
Diamond, Platinum
20th Century Dangle Earrings
Diamond, Topaz, Blue Topaz, Gold
Early 2000s Greek Artisan Dangle Earrings
Sapphire, Onyx, Sterling Silver
1990s American Modern Dangle Earrings
Diamond, White Gold
1970s American Vintage Dangle Earrings
Rock Crystal, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
1990s Dangle Earrings
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Early 2000s Thai Art Deco Dangle Earrings
Diamond, Jade, Ruby, Gold, 14k Gold, Enamel
1990s Thai Art Deco Dangle Earrings
Diamond, Jade, Onyx, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Enamel
1970s Unknown Contemporary Vintage Dangle Earrings
Yellow Gold
Early 2000s Thai Art Deco Dangle Earrings
Diamond, Jade, Ruby, Gold, 14k Gold, Enamel
Late 20th Century North American Dangle Earrings
14k Gold
1960s Retro Vintage Dangle Earrings
Diamond, White Diamond, Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
1930s Art Deco Vintage Dangle Earrings
Diamond, Sapphire, Platinum
Mid-20th Century Dangle Earrings
Late 20th Century American Contemporary Dangle Earrings
Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
1990s Italian Art Deco Dangle Earrings
Diamond, Lapis Lazuli, Turquoise, Gold, 18k Gold, Enamel
Early 2000s Thai Art Deco Dangle Earrings
Amethyst, Diamond, Jade, Gold, Enamel
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.