Dangle Earrings
2010s Italian Artisan Dangle Earrings
Coral, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Artisan Dangle Earrings
Diamond, Tourmaline, 18k Gold, Silver
21st Century and Contemporary American Artisan Dangle Earrings
Emerald, Zircon, Sterling Silver
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Artisan Dangle Earrings
Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Silver
2010s Japanese Artisan Dangle Earrings
Brass
2010s Japanese Artisan Dangle Earrings
Pearl, Brass
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Artisan Dangle Earrings
Diamond, Emerald, Tourmaline, 18k Gold, Silver
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Artisan Dangle Earrings
Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Silver
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Artisan Dangle Earrings
Silver, Enamel
21st Century and Contemporary American Artisan Dangle Earrings
Diamond, Pearl, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s Dutch Artisan Dangle Earrings
Chrysophrase, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Artisan Dangle Earrings
Diamond, Pearl, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Early 2000s French Artisan Dangle Earrings
21st Century and Contemporary British Artisan Dangle Earrings
Freshwater Pearl, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Artisan Dangle Earrings
Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold
Early 2000s French Artisan Dangle Earrings
2010s Japanese Artisan Dangle Earrings
Brass
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Artisan Dangle Earrings
Diamond, Pearl, 14k Gold, Silver, Gold
Early 2000s French Artisan Dangle Earrings
2010s Japanese Artisan Dangle Earrings
Brass, Titanium
2010s Japanese Artisan Dangle Earrings
Brass
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Artisan Dangle Earrings
Diamond, Tourmaline, 18k Gold, Silver
Early 2000s Italian Artisan Dangle Earrings
2010s Japanese Artisan Dangle Earrings
Brass
2010s Japanese Artisan Dangle Earrings
Pearl, Brass
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Artisan Dangle Earrings
Diamond, Moonstone, Sapphire, 14k Gold, Silver
21st Century and Contemporary American Artisan Dangle Earrings
Amethyst, Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Vermeil
Early 2000s French Artisan Dangle Earrings
2010s French Artisan Dangle Earrings
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Artisan Dangle Earrings
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Artisan Dangle Earrings
Amber
2010s Japanese Artisan Dangle Earrings
Pearl, Brass
21st Century and Contemporary American Artisan Dangle Earrings
Pearl, Kyanite, Yellow Gold, Gold, 14k Gold
2010s Japanese Artisan Dangle Earrings
Aquamarine, Jade, Brass, Stainless Steel
21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Artisan Dangle Earrings
Emerald, Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Artisan Dangle Earrings
Diamond, Emerald, 14k Gold, Silver
2010s Japanese Artisan Dangle Earrings
Titanium, Brass, Stainless Steel
2010s Japanese Artisan Dangle Earrings
Pearl, Brass
1980s French Artisan Vintage Dangle Earrings
2010s Japanese Artisan Dangle Earrings
Brass
21st Century and Contemporary American Artisan Dangle Earrings
Emerald, South Sea Pearl, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s Italian Artisan Dangle Earrings
Coral, Peridot, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Artisan Dangle Earrings
Emerald, Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, 14k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Artisan Dangle Earrings
Coral, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold
2010s Japanese Artisan Dangle Earrings
Brass
2010s Japanese Artisan Dangle Earrings
Crystal, Brass
2010s Japanese Artisan Dangle Earrings
Brass
2010s Japanese Artisan Dangle Earrings
Brass
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Artisan Dangle Earrings
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold, Silver
21st Century and Contemporary Turkish Artisan Dangle Earrings
Agate, Gold Plate, Sterling Silver, Gold, 24k Gold
1980s French Artisan Vintage Dangle Earrings
Gold
1990s Unknown Artisan Dangle Earrings
21st Century and Contemporary American Artisan Dangle Earrings
Opal, Gold, 22k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s American Artisan Dangle Earrings
Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Artisan Dangle Earrings
Diamond, Quartz, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Artisan Dangle Earrings
Pearl, Diamond, Freshwater Pearl
2010s Japanese Artisan Dangle Earrings
Pearl, Brass
2010s Japanese Artisan Dangle Earrings
Brass
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.