Dangle Earrings
1970s Italian Retro Vintage Dangle Earrings
Amethyst, Diamond, Onyx, Platinum
Late 20th Century Italian Retro Dangle Earrings
Diamond, White Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
1970s Italian Retro Vintage Dangle Earrings
Aquamarine, Diamond, Turquoise, Platinum
1960s Italian Retro Vintage Dangle Earrings
Diamond, Tanzanite, 14k Gold, White Gold
1970s Italian Retro Vintage Dangle Earrings
Diamond, Emerald, Pearl, Ruby, Sapphire, 14k Gold, Rose Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Brazilian Artisan Dangle Earrings
Carnelian, Quartz, Sterling Silver
1970s Italian Retro Vintage Dangle Earrings
Diamond, Pearl, Sapphire, Platinum
2010s Italian Retro Dangle Earrings
Aquamarine, Diamond, Onyx, Pearl, Topaz, 9k Gold, Rose Gold, Silver
1970s Danish Retro Vintage Dangle Earrings
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold
1980s Danish Retro Vintage Dangle Earrings
Amethyst, 18k Gold
1960s Italian Retro Vintage Dangle Earrings
Aquamarine, Diamond, Topaz, Turquoise, Platinum
1950s Armenian Retro Vintage Dangle Earrings
14k Gold, Rose Gold
1990s European Retro Dangle Earrings
Diamond, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Artisan Dangle Earrings
Sterling Silver
Late 20th Century Italian Retro Dangle Earrings
Diamond, Sapphire, Coral, 14k Gold, White Gold
1960s Italian Retro Vintage Dangle Earrings
Diamond, Emerald, Onyx, Tsavorite, Platinum
1970s Italian Retro Vintage Dangle Earrings
Crystal, Diamond, Rock Crystal, Sapphire, 14k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold
2010s Italian Retro Dangle Earrings
Diamond, Pearl, Sapphire, 14k Gold, Rose Gold
Early 2000s American Artisan Dangle Earrings
Turquoise, Sterling Silver
1970s Austrian Retro Vintage Dangle Earrings
Garnet, 14k Gold
1970s Italian Retro Vintage Dangle Earrings
Aquamarine, Diamond, Onyx, Topaz, Turquoise, Platinum
21st Century and Contemporary American Artisan Dangle Earrings
Diamond, Pearl, Gold, 14k Gold, Gold Plate, Yellow Gold, Silver
2010s Turkish Artisan Dangle Earrings
Pearl, Sterling Silver
Late 20th Century Unknown Retro Dangle Earrings
Pearl, Turquoise, 18k Gold
1960s Italian Retro Vintage Dangle Earrings
Aquamarine, Diamond, Platinum
1960s European Retro Vintage Dangle Earrings
22k Gold
1950s American Artisan Vintage Dangle Earrings
Rhodium
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Artisan Dangle Earrings
Diamond, 18k Gold
1960s English Retro Vintage Dangle Earrings
Amethyst, Yellow Gold, 9k Gold
1940s American Retro Vintage Dangle Earrings
1940s American Retro Vintage Dangle Earrings
Yellow Gold
20th Century Unknown Retro Dangle Earrings
Diamond, 18k Gold
2010s American Artisan Dangle Earrings
Emerald, Opal, Multi-gemstone, 18k Gold, 22k Gold, Yellow Gold, Gold
1960s Italian Retro Vintage Dangle Earrings
Diamond, Onyx, Topaz, 9k Gold, Rose Gold, Silver
1970s Italian Retro Vintage Dangle Earrings
Aquamarine, Diamond, Onyx, Topaz, Platinum
21st Century and Contemporary North American Artisan Dangle Earrings
Beryl, Diamond, White Diamond, 18k Gold, Gold, White Gold
2010s Australian Artisan Dangle Earrings
Diamond, Garnet, Pearl, Sterling Silver
1990s American Retro Dangle Earrings
Jade, Gold, 14k Gold, Rose Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Artisan Dangle Earrings
Crystal, Zircon, Brass, Base Metal
21st Century and Contemporary American Artisan Dangle Earrings
Turquoise, Sterling Silver
1960s European Retro Vintage Dangle Earrings
18k Gold
1970s Italian Retro Vintage Dangle Earrings
Diamond, Pearl, Sapphire, Platinum
1980s Italian Retro Vintage Dangle Earrings
Diamond, Sapphire, 9k Gold, Rose Gold, Silver
1970s Italian Retro Vintage Dangle Earrings
Aquamarine, Diamond, Topaz, Turquoise, Platinum
18th Century North American Artisan Antique Dangle Earrings
Pearl, Yellow Gold, Silver, Gold
1970s Italian Retro Vintage Dangle Earrings
Aquamarine, Diamond, Topaz, Turquoise, 14k Gold, White Gold
1970s Italian Retro Vintage Dangle Earrings
Diamond, Pearl, Ruby, Platinum
1980s European Retro Vintage Dangle Earrings
Diamond, Ruby, White Gold, 18k Gold
2010s Italian Retro Dangle Earrings
Diamond, Emerald, Pearl, 18k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Artisan Dangle Earrings
Sterling Silver
1960s Italian Retro Vintage Dangle Earrings
Diamond, Pearl, Ruby, 9k Gold, Rose Gold, Silver
1970s Italian Retro Vintage Dangle Earrings
Diamond, Sapphire, Turquoise, Platinum
21st Century and Contemporary American Artisan Dangle Earrings
Sterling Silver
1980s Armenian Retro Vintage Dangle Earrings
Diamond, 14k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Artisan Dangle Earrings
Turquoise, Sterling Silver
21st Century and Contemporary American Artisan Dangle Earrings
Sterling Silver
2010s Italian Retro Dangle Earrings
Diamond, Emerald, Pearl, 14k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Artisan Dangle Earrings
Sterling 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.