Dangle Earrings
1940s Unknown Retro Vintage Dangle Earrings
14k Gold
1870s English Late Victorian Antique Dangle Earrings
Pearl, Ruby, 15k Gold
1820s French George III Antique Dangle Earrings
18k Gold
1810s Italian Antique Dangle Earrings
Gold, 18k Gold
19th Century Victorian Antique Dangle Earrings
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Silver
1870s European Victorian Antique Dangle Earrings
Diamond, 18k Gold, Silver
Late 19th Century Dutch Victorian Antique Dangle Earrings
Yellow Gold
1860s Swedish Arts and Crafts Antique Dangle Earrings
18k Gold
1870s Swedish Empire Antique Dangle Earrings
Pearl, 18k Gold
1940s Swedish Art Deco Vintage Dangle Earrings
18k Gold
19th Century Unknown Victorian Antique Dangle Earrings
Coral, Diamond, Gold, Yellow Gold, 14k Gold
1880s Unknown Victorian Antique Dangle Earrings
Coral, Diamond, 15k Gold
19th Century British Etruscan Revival Antique Dangle Earrings
15k Gold, Yellow Gold
Early 19th Century Antique Dangle Earrings
18k Gold
1840s Early Victorian Antique Dangle Earrings
Pearl, 14k Gold, Rose Gold
Late 19th Century European Antique Dangle Earrings
Late 19th Century European Antique Dangle Earrings
Silver
1830s European Georgian Antique Dangle Earrings
Onyx, Gold, 18k Gold
1890s European Victorian Antique Dangle Earrings
Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Silver
Mid-19th Century Victorian Antique Dangle Earrings
Gold, 15k Gold, Rose Gold
Late 19th Century European Antique Dangle Earrings
Garnet, Silver
Late 19th Century Late Victorian Antique Dangle Earrings
Diamond, Emerald, Yellow Gold, Enamel
1940s American Retro Vintage Dangle Earrings
Yellow Gold
1820s French Georgian Antique Dangle Earrings
Diamond, Sterling Silver
Mid-19th Century Italian Early Victorian Antique Dangle Earrings
Amethyst, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
1890s Antique Dangle Earrings
Amethyst, 14k Gold
1890s Italian Late Victorian Antique Dangle Earrings
Coral, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
1870s Victorian Antique Dangle Earrings
Coral, Gold, 18k Gold
1870s Antique Dangle Earrings
Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Silver
1880s Victorian Antique Dangle Earrings
Natural Pearl, Yellow Gold
19th Century French Napoleon III Antique Dangle Earrings
Pearl, Enamel, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
1940s Unknown Art Deco Vintage Dangle Earrings
Diamond, White Gold, Platinum
Late 19th Century Swedish Antique Dangle Earrings
Amethyst, Silver
1940s Unknown Retro Vintage Dangle Earrings
14k Gold
Mid-19th Century Early Victorian Antique Dangle Earrings
Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
1880s Victorian Antique Dangle Earrings
Gold, 14k Gold
1940s French Contemporary Vintage Dangle Earrings
Diamond, Pearl, Platinum
1880s Antique Dangle Earrings
Late 19th Century Antique Dangle Earrings
Diamond, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
19th Century Italian Antique Dangle Earrings
14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Late 19th Century Italian Victorian Antique Dangle Earrings
18k Gold
Late 19th Century European Victorian Antique Dangle Earrings
Diamond, 18k Gold, Silver
Mid-19th Century Victorian Antique Dangle Earrings
Citrine, Diamond, Silver, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
19th Century Spanish Victorian Antique Dangle Earrings
Diamond, Gold, Yellow Gold, 14k Gold
Late 19th Century Unknown Victorian Antique Dangle Earrings
Diamond, 10k Gold
1880s Scottish Victorian Antique Dangle Earrings
Agate, 14k Gold
Mid-19th Century Italian Antique Dangle Earrings
Coral, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
1850s European Early Victorian Antique Dangle Earrings
Diamond, 15k Gold, Silver
1850s European Victorian Antique Dangle Earrings
Gilt Metal
1820s Belgian Georgian Antique Dangle Earrings
Diamond, Gold, Silver
Late 19th Century American Victorian Antique Dangle Earrings
Turquoise, Gold, 14k Gold
Late 19th Century Dutch Victorian Antique Dangle Earrings
Yellow Gold
Late 19th Century Antique Dangle Earrings
Natural Pearl, Gold, Yellow Gold
1890s European Victorian Antique Dangle Earrings
Diamond, 18k Gold, Silver
Mid-19th Century Victorian Antique Dangle Earrings
Enamel, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
1850s English Etruscan Revival Antique Dangle Earrings
Agate, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
1940s Vintage Dangle Earrings
1940s European Retro Vintage Dangle Earrings
Diamond, Sapphire, 18k 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.