Dangle Earrings
Early 1900s Dutch Edwardian Antique Dangle Earrings
Yellow Gold
Early 19th Century Victorian Antique Dangle Earrings
Diamond, South Sea Pearl, 18k Gold
Early 1900s Victorian Antique Dangle Earrings
Early 1900s French Belle Époque Antique Dangle Earrings
Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, White Gold
Early 1900s Unknown Late Victorian Antique Dangle Earrings
Diamond, Pearl, Yellow Gold
1820s German Georgian Antique Dangle Earrings
Onyx, Berlin Iron
Early 1900s Unknown Art Nouveau Antique Dangle Earrings
Diamond, 14k Gold
Early 19th Century British Edwardian Antique Dangle Earrings
Diamond, Pearl, Natural Pearl, 9k Gold, Silver
Early 1900s French Edwardian Antique Dangle Earrings
Diamond, Opal, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Early 1900s Unknown Victorian Antique Dangle Earrings
Diamond, Moonstone, Gold, Silver
Early 19th Century Dutch Georgian Antique Dangle Earrings
Gold, 14k Gold, Enamel
Early 19th Century British Edwardian Antique Dangle Earrings
Diamond, Pearl, Natural Pearl, Platinum
Early 1900s Unknown Victorian Antique Dangle Earrings
Diamond, Onyx, Gold, Silver
Early 19th Century British Edwardian Antique Dangle Earrings
Diamond, Natural Pearl, 14k Gold, 18k Gold, Silver
Early 1900s British Late Victorian Antique Dangle Earrings
Diamond, Yellow Gold, Platinum, Gold, 18k Gold
Early 1900s French Belle Époque Antique Dangle Earrings
Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Early 1900s British Edwardian Antique Dangle Earrings
Diamond, Natural Pearl, Platinum
Early 19th Century British George III Antique Dangle Earrings
Topaz, Yellow Gold, Gold, 18k Gold
1810s French Empire Antique Dangle Earrings
Gold
Early 1900s Czech Jugendstil Antique Dangle Earrings
Enamel
Early 1800s German Georgian Antique Dangle Earrings
Berlin Iron, Cut Steel
1810s Antique Dangle Earrings
14k Gold, Enamel
Early 19th Century Italian Georgian Antique Dangle Earrings
10k Gold, 9k Gold
Early 19th Century Unknown Georgian Antique Dangle Earrings
Garnet, 18k Gold
Early 19th Century British Georgian Antique Dangle Earrings
14k Gold
Early 1900s French Antique Dangle Earrings
Coral, 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.