Dangle Earrings
1950s Italian Retro Vintage Dangle Earrings
Diamond, 9k Gold, Rose Gold, Silver
1990s French Modern Dangle Earrings
Gold Plate
1990s French Modernist Dangle Earrings
Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
1950s Contemporary Vintage Dangle Earrings
Diamond, Cultured Pearl, South Sea Pearl, Platinum
1950s Italian Retro Vintage Dangle Earrings
Coral, Diamond, Emerald, Onyx, Platinum
1990s Italian Dangle Earrings
Crystal
1990s French Dangle Earrings
Gold Plate, Gilt Metal
1990s Thai Art Deco Dangle Earrings
Diamond, Jade, Onyx, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Enamel
1990s Thai Art Deco Dangle Earrings
Diamond, Emerald, Jade, Lapis Lazuli, White Gold, Enamel
1990s Italian Art Deco Dangle Earrings
Diamond, Lapis Lazuli, Turquoise, Gold, 18k Gold, Enamel
1950s Italian Retro Vintage Dangle Earrings
Coral, Diamond, Onyx, Ruby, 9k Gold, Rose Gold, Silver
1990s Thai Art Deco Dangle Earrings
Diamond, Emerald, Jade, Onyx, Gold, 18k Gold, Enamel
1990s Dangle Earrings
Tiger's Eye, Yellow Gold
1990s European Art Deco Dangle Earrings
Platinum
1990s Thai Art Deco Dangle Earrings
Diamond, Jade, Ruby, Blue Sapphire, Gold, 14k Gold, Enamel
1990s Thai Art Deco Dangle Earrings
Diamond, Blue Sapphire, Turquoise, Gold, 18k Gold, Enamel
1990s Italian Modernist Dangle Earrings
Diamond, White Diamond, Onyx, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
1950s Swedish Vintage Dangle Earrings
18k Gold
1990s Dangle Earrings
Diamond, 18k Gold, Sterling Silver, Yellow Gold
1950s Italian Retro Vintage Dangle Earrings
Turquoise, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
1950s Italian Modernist Vintage Dangle Earrings
Diamond, White Diamond, Turquoise, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
1950s Italian Retro Vintage Dangle Earrings
Coral, Diamond, Emerald, 9k Gold, Rose Gold, Silver
1990s French Dangle Earrings
1990s French Dangle Earrings
Gilt Metal
1990s English Modernist Dangle Earrings
Rhodolite, Garnet, White Diamond, Diamond, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold, Gold
1950s Italian Retro Vintage Dangle Earrings
Diamond, Jade, Onyx, 9k Gold, Rose Gold, Silver
1950s Unknown Contemporary Vintage Dangle Earrings
Yellow Gold
1990s European Retro Dangle Earrings
Diamond, White Gold
1990s Italian Modernist Dangle Earrings
1990s French Dangle Earrings
1990s French Dangle Earrings
Silver Plate
1990s Italian Modernist Dangle Earrings
1990s French Dangle Earrings
1950s Italian Retro Vintage Dangle Earrings
Coral, Diamond, Jade, 14k Gold, White Gold
1990s French Modern Dangle Earrings
Crystal
1950s Unknown Victorian Vintage Dangle Earrings
Opal, Gold
1990s American Egyptian Revival Dangle Earrings
Citrine, Coral, Gold Plate
1990s Dangle Earrings
Silver
1990s Dangle Earrings
Aquamarine, 18k Gold
1950s Italian Retro Vintage Dangle Earrings
Coral, Diamond, Onyx, Platinum
1950s Swedish Vintage Dangle Earrings
Silver
1990s British Modern Dangle Earrings
Amethyst, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
1950s Victorian Vintage Dangle Earrings
Amethyst, Pearl, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
1990s Italian Modernist Dangle Earrings
Diamond, White Diamond, Emerald, White Gold, Rhodium, Gold, 18k Gold
1950s Italian Retro Vintage Dangle Earrings
Diamond, Emerald, Pearl, Turquoise, 9k Gold, Rose Gold, Silver
1990s Greek Dangle Earrings
Citrine, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
1950s Italian Retro Vintage Dangle Earrings
Diamond, Emerald, Pearl, 9k Gold, Rose Gold, Silver
1950s Italian Retro Vintage Dangle Earrings
Diamond, Emerald, Pearl, 9k Gold, Rose Gold, Silver
1950s European Vintage Dangle Earrings
Amethyst, Sterling Silver
1990s American Native American Dangle Earrings
Sterling Silver
1950s Italian Retro Vintage Dangle Earrings
Coral, Diamond, Ruby, 9k Gold, Rose Gold, Silver
1950s American Artisan Vintage Dangle Earrings
Crystal, Gilt Metal
1990s Dangle Earrings
Sterling Silver
1950s European Aesthetic Movement Vintage Dangle Earrings
Diamond, Gold, 22k Gold
1990s Thai Art Deco Dangle Earrings
Diamond, Emerald, Jade, Lapis Lazuli, White Gold, Enamel
1990s American Modern Dangle Earrings
Diamond, White Gold
1990s Thai Art Deco Dangle Earrings
Diamond, Emerald, Jade, Onyx, Gold, 18k Gold, Enamel
1990s Thai Art Deco Dangle Earrings
Diamond, Jade, Onyx, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Enamel
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.