Dangle Earrings
Early 20th Century British Edwardian Dangle Earrings
Diamond, Natural Pearl, Platinum
21st Century and Contemporary American Edwardian Dangle Earrings
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Edwardian Dangle Earrings
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Edwardian Dangle Earrings
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
Early 19th Century British Edwardian Antique Dangle Earrings
Diamond, Pearl, Natural Pearl, Platinum
21st Century and Contemporary American Edwardian Dangle Earrings
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
1910s French Edwardian Vintage Dangle Earrings
Diamond, Pearl, Natural Pearl, Platinum, 18k Gold, Silver
1910s British Edwardian Vintage Dangle Earrings
Diamond, Pearl, Natural Pearl, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
Early 19th Century British Edwardian Antique Dangle Earrings
Diamond, Natural Pearl, 14k Gold, 18k Gold, Silver
2010s Thai Edwardian Dangle Earrings
Diamond, Topaz, Blue Topaz, 18k Gold, White Gold
Early 20th Century Unknown Edwardian Dangle Earrings
Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
Early 1900s British Edwardian Antique Dangle Earrings
Diamond, Natural Pearl, Platinum
1910s Edwardian Vintage Dangle Earrings
Yellow Diamond, Yellow Gold, Platinum
2010s Thai Edwardian Dangle Earrings
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold
Early 20th Century Unknown Edwardian Dangle Earrings
Diamond, Platinum
Early 20th Century British Edwardian Dangle Earrings
Diamond, Natural Pearl, Platinum, 18k Gold
20th Century Unknown Edwardian Dangle Earrings
Diamond, Natural Pearl, Platinum, 18k Gold
19th Century English Edwardian Antique Dangle Earrings
Amethyst
1910s Russian Edwardian Vintage Dangle Earrings
Amethyst, Diamond
2010s Edwardian Dangle Earrings
Diamond, Opal, 18k Gold, White Gold
1910s Unknown Edwardian Vintage Dangle Earrings
Diamond, Platinum
2010s American Edwardian Dangle Earrings
Zircon, Blue Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
Early 20th Century Russian Edwardian Dangle Earrings
Diamond
Early 20th Century European Edwardian Dangle Earrings
Sterling Silver
Early 20th Century Edwardian Dangle Earrings
Diamond, Ruby
Early 20th Century Edwardian Dangle Earrings
Diamond
Early 20th Century Hungarian Edwardian Dangle Earrings
Sterling Silver
1910s American Edwardian Vintage Dangle Earrings
Diamond, White Diamond, 18k Gold
1910s French Edwardian Vintage Dangle Earrings
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
Early 20th Century British Edwardian Dangle Earrings
Diamond, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold, Sterling Silver
1910s British Edwardian Vintage Dangle Earrings
Diamond, Peridot, Gold, Silver
1910s Unknown Edwardian Vintage Dangle Earrings
Diamond, Pearl, Cultured Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold, Platinum
1890s Edwardian Antique Dangle Earrings
Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
Early 20th Century American Edwardian Dangle Earrings
Diamond
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.