Dangle Earrings
Early 2000s Italian Artist Dangle Earrings
Natural Pearl, Turquoise, 18k Gold
Early 2000s American Dangle Earrings
18k Gold
Early 2000s American Artisan Dangle Earrings
Turquoise, Sterling Silver
Early 2000s Greek Artisan Dangle Earrings
Coral, Turquoise, Sterling Silver
Early 2000s Thai Art Deco Dangle Earrings
Diamond, Jade, Ruby, Gold, Enamel
Early 2000s American Contemporary Dangle Earrings
Diamond, Morganite, 18k Gold, White Gold
Early 2000s Italian Artist Dangle Earrings
Chalcedony, Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold
Early 2000s American Contemporary Dangle Earrings
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
Early 2000s Dangle Earrings
Citrine, Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
Early 2000s French Baroque Revival Dangle Earrings
Early 2000s Unknown Modern Dangle Earrings
Diamond, White Diamond, Emerald, Sapphire, Pink Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold...
Early 2000s Italian Artisan Dangle Earrings
Amethyst, Blue Topaz, Sterling Silver, Yellow Gold
Early 2000s American Artisan Dangle Earrings
Turquoise, Coral, Sterling Silver
Early 2000s Italian Artisan Dangle Earrings
Amethyst, Sterling Silver
Early 2000s American Artisan Dangle Earrings
Turquoise, Sterling Silver
Early 2000s American Artisan Dangle Earrings
Turquoise, Sterling Silver
Early 2000s Greek Artisan Dangle Earrings
Garnet, Rhodolite, Opal, Sterling Silver
Early 2000s Greek Artisan Dangle Earrings
Onyx, Sapphire, Sterling Silver
Early 2000s Unknown Artisan Dangle Earrings
Amethyst, Sterling Silver
Early 2000s Greek Artisan Dangle Earrings
Sapphire, Sterling Silver
Early 2000s American Modern Dangle Earrings
Diamond, Gold, Silver
Early 2000s Thai Art Deco Dangle Earrings
Diamond, Jade, Ruby, Gold, Enamel
Early 2000s Greek Artisan Dangle Earrings
Garnet, Rhodolite, Sterling Silver
Early 2000s American Artisan Dangle Earrings
Turquoise, Sterling Silver
Early 2000s French Modern Dangle Earrings
18k Gold, Rose Gold
Late 18th Century Spanish Antique Dangle Earrings
Amethyst, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Early 2000s Greek Artisan Dangle Earrings
Sapphire, Onyx, Sterling Silver
Early 2000s Thai Art Deco Dangle Earrings
Diamond, Jade, Ruby, Gold, 14k Gold, Enamel
Early 2000s Thai Art Deco Dangle Earrings
Diamond, Jade, Ruby, Gold, 14k Gold, Enamel
Early 2000s Thai Art Deco Dangle Earrings
Diamond, Pearl, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold, Enamel
Early 2000s Thai Art Deco Dangle Earrings
Amethyst, Diamond, Jade, Gold, Enamel
Early 2000s Dangle Earrings
Early 2000s Dangle Earrings
Pearl, Gold
Early 2000s Unknown Contemporary Dangle Earrings
Diamond, White Diamond, 14k Gold
Early 2000s Thai Art Deco Dangle Earrings
Diamond, Emerald, Jade, Ruby, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold
Early 2000s Indonesian Dangle Earrings
Turquoise, 22k Gold
Early 2000s American Dangle Earrings
Pearl, Cultured Pearl, Natural Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Early 2000s French Artisan Dangle Earrings
Early 2000s Contemporary Dangle Earrings
Diamond, Platinum
Early 2000s Modern Dangle Earrings
White Diamond, Yellow Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
Early 2000s Dangle Earrings
Diamond, Morganite, Rose Gold
Early 2000s Dangle Earrings
Sterling Silver
1760s British George III Antique Dangle Earrings
Crystal, 15k Gold, Sterling Silver
1780s Spanish Georgian Antique Dangle Earrings
Diamond, Gold
Early 2000s Italian Dangle Earrings
Diamond, Emerald, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Early 2000s French Dangle Earrings
Gilt Metal
Early 2000s Italian Contemporary Dangle Earrings
Citrine, Quartz, Silver, Sterling Silver
Early 2000s French Modern Dangle Earrings
Early 2000s Dangle Earrings
Diamond, 18k Gold
Early 2000s Hong Kong Art Deco Dangle Earrings
Citrine, Diamond, Pearl, Yellow Gold, 14k Gold
Early 2000s Italian Contemporary Dangle Earrings
Rhodium, Silver, Sterling Silver
Early 2000s Italian Modern Dangle Earrings
South Sea Pearl, Pearl, Emerald, White Diamond, Diamond, Yellow Gold, 18...
Early 2000s French Dangle Earrings
Diamond, Lapis Lazuli, Yellow Gold
Early 2000s Italian Modern Dangle Earrings
Early 2000s Modern Dangle Earrings
Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold
1770s Portuguese Georgian Antique Dangle Earrings
Quartz, Rock Crystal, Silver
Late 18th Century Italian Antique Dangle Earrings
Diamond, White Gold, Silver
Early 2000s Spanish Aesthetic Movement Dangle Earrings
Diamond, South Sea Pearl, 18k Gold, White 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.