Dangle Earrings
1980s Italian Retro Vintage Dangle Earrings
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
1980s Italian Retro Vintage Dangle Earrings
Diamond, Pearl, South Sea Pearl, Ruby, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
1980s Art Deco Vintage Dangle Earrings
Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold
1980s French Modern Vintage Dangle Earrings
Gold Plate, Gilt Metal
1980s French Modern Vintage Dangle Earrings
Pearl, Gold Plate
Late 17th Century Italian Georgian Antique Dangle Earrings
Gold, 10k Gold
Late 18th Century Spanish Antique Dangle Earrings
Amethyst, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
1980s Thai Art Deco Vintage Dangle Earrings
Diamond, Emerald, Jade, Lapis Lazuli, Gold, 18k Gold, Enamel
1980s Art Deco Vintage Dangle Earrings
Diamond, White Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
1980s Italian Retro Vintage Dangle Earrings
Coral, Diamond, Onyx, Tsavorite, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold
1980s French Vintage Dangle Earrings
Gilt Metal
1980s American Vintage Dangle Earrings
Chalcedony, Agate, Jasper, Gold Plate
1980s Vintage Dangle Earrings
1980s American Modernist Vintage Dangle Earrings
Silver, Sterling Silver
1980s American Vintage Dangle Earrings
Amethyst, Quartz, Aventurine, Gold Plate
1980s French Vintage Dangle Earrings
Gilt Metal
1980s Vintage Dangle Earrings
18k Gold, Gold, Rose Gold
1980s American Vintage Dangle Earrings
Diamond, Sapphire, Platinum
1980s French Artisan Vintage Dangle Earrings
1980s American Contemporary Vintage Dangle Earrings
14k Gold, Yellow Gold
1980s Vintage Dangle Earrings
Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold
1980s Vintage Dangle Earrings
1980s French Baroque Vintage Dangle Earrings
Gold-filled
1980s Italian Retro Vintage Dangle Earrings
Diamond, Pearl, Sapphire, 14k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold
1980s Vintage Dangle Earrings
1980s French Vintage Dangle Earrings
1980s French Artisan Vintage Dangle Earrings
Gold Plate, Brass, Bronze, Enamel, Gilt Metal
1980s Vintage Dangle Earrings
Diamond, Jade, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
1980s American Vintage Dangle Earrings
Gold Plate
1980s Italian Modernist Vintage Dangle Earrings
1980s French Contemporary Vintage Dangle Earrings
Diamond, Platinum
1980s French Baroque Revival Vintage Dangle Earrings
1980s French Baroque Vintage Dangle Earrings
Gold-filled
1780s Spanish Georgian Antique Dangle Earrings
Diamond, Gold
1980s American Native American Vintage Dangle Earrings
Coral, Turquoise, Sterling Silver
1980s Italian Contemporary Vintage Dangle Earrings
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
1980s American Native American Vintage Dangle Earrings
Lapis Lazuli, Turquoise, Charoite, Sterling Silver
1980s Italian Modernist Vintage Dangle Earrings
1980s Art Deco Vintage Dangle Earrings
Diamond, White Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
Late 18th Century Italian Antique Dangle Earrings
Diamond, White Gold, Silver
1980s Thai Art Deco Vintage Dangle Earrings
Diamond, Emerald, Jade, Ruby, Gold, Enamel
1980s French Modernist Vintage Dangle Earrings
1980s French Contemporary Vintage Dangle Earrings
Gold Plate
1980s Vintage Dangle Earrings
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
1980s Vintage Dangle Earrings
Diamond, Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
1980s American Modernist Vintage Dangle Earrings
Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
1980s French Art Nouveau Vintage Dangle Earrings
Gold Plate
1980s Art Deco Vintage Dangle Earrings
Diamond, White Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
1980s French Baroque Vintage Dangle Earrings
Gold Plate
1980s American Modern Vintage Dangle Earrings
Mixed Metal
Late 17th Century European Georgian Antique Dangle Earrings
Diamond, Gold, Silver
1980s Contemporary Vintage Dangle Earrings
Amethyst, Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
1980s Italian Retro Vintage Dangle Earrings
Coral, Diamond, Emerald, Onyx, Platinum
1980s French Vintage Dangle Earrings
1790s European Georgian Antique Dangle Earrings
Diamond, 14k Gold, 15k Gold, Silver
15th Century and Earlier American Contemporary Antique Dangle Earrings
Coral, Bronze, Yellow Gold, Gold, 22k Gold
1980s Unknown Retro Vintage Dangle Earrings
Diamond, Tourmaline, 14k Gold
1780s Spanish Baroque Antique Dangle Earrings
Diamond, White Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, 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.