Dangle Earrings
2010s Edwardian Dangle Earrings
Diamond, Opal, 18k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Dangle Earrings
Diamond, Emerald, Opal, Gold, 18k Gold
2010s American Contemporary Dangle Earrings
Tsavorite, Green Sapphire, Freshwater Pearl, Garnet, White Diamond, Diam...
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Dangle Earrings
Diamond, Opal, Emerald, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Dangle Earrings
Diamond, Opal, Blue Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Dangle Earrings
Diamond, Opal, 18k Gold, Gold
2010s American Baroque Dangle Earrings
Freshwater Pearl, Chrysoberyl, Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Contemporary Dangle Earrings
Diamond, Opal, 18k Gold, Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Artisan Dangle Earrings
Opal, Diamond, 18k Gold, Gold
2010s Artist Dangle Earrings
Diamond, Opal, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Artisan Dangle Earrings
Opal, Diamond, 18k Gold, Gold, Enamel
2010s Turkish Contemporary Dangle Earrings
Pearl, Freshwater Pearl, Tourmaline, Topaz, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s Greek Dangle Earrings
Multi-gemstone, Opal, Gold, 18k Gold
2010s Turkish Contemporary Dangle Earrings
Pearl, Freshwater Pearl, Tourmaline, 18k Gold
2010s Turkish Contemporary Dangle Earrings
Pearl, Freshwater Pearl, Topaz, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Dangle Earrings
Emerald, Opal, Diamond, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Dangle Earrings
Diamond, Freshwater Pearl, Tanzanite, Pearl, 14k Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
1970s Italian Modernist Vintage Dangle Earrings
Pearl, Freshwater Pearl, Jasper, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Contemporary Dangle Earrings
Sapphire, Diamond, Opal, 18k Gold, White Gold
19th Century Retro Antique Dangle Earrings
Emerald, Opal, Pearl, Black Pearl, Gold, Yellow Gold, 14k Gold, Rose Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Contemporary Dangle Earrings
Opal, Tsavorite, Fire Opal, Gold, Yellow Gold, Rhodium
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Dangle Earrings
Diamond, Opal, 18k Gold
Mid-20th Century American Contemporary Dangle Earrings
Pearl, Freshwater Pearl, 24k Gold, Gold-filled, Gold Plate
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.