Dangle Earrings
2010s Hong Kong Dangle Earrings
Amethyst, Diamond, White Diamond, Purple Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, White...
Early 2000s Thai Art Deco Dangle Earrings
Diamond, Emerald, Pearl, Ruby, Sapphire, Gold, 14k Gold
2010s Thai Contemporary Dangle Earrings
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold
2010s Dangle Earrings
Citrine, Zircon, Sterling Silver
1980s Unknown Vintage Dangle Earrings
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Dangle Earrings
14k Gold, White Gold
Mid-20th Century Dangle Earrings
Crystal, Base Metal
21st Century and Contemporary Dangle Earrings
Diamond, Rainbow Moonstone, 18k Gold, Sterling Silver
2010s American Artist Dangle Earrings
Opal, Tanzanite, Multi-gemstone, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, 22k Gold, ...
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Dangle Earrings
Amethyst, Diamond, White Diamond, Rhodium, Silver, Sterling Silver
2010s Thai Art Deco Dangle Earrings
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, Enamel
2010s Italian Retro Dangle Earrings
Diamond, Pearl, Ruby, 14k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Dangle Earrings
Diamond, White Diamond, South Sea Pearl, 18k Gold, White Gold
2010s European Modern Dangle Earrings
Diamond, Paraiba, Platinum
2010s American Contemporary Dangle Earrings
Multi-gemstone, Pearl, Freshwater Pearl, Natural Pearl, Oriental Pearl, ...
21st Century and Contemporary Hong Kong Modern Dangle Earrings
Yellow Diamond, White Gold
2010s Thai Dangle Earrings
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Dangle Earrings
Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
2010s Contemporary Dangle Earrings
Diamond, White Diamond, Multi-gemstone, Tourmaline, Gold, 18k Gold, Yell...
Early 20th Century French Edwardian Dangle Earrings
Diamond, 18k Gold
Late 20th Century Italian Art Nouveau Dangle Earrings
Diamond, White Diamond, Turquoise, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s French Modern Dangle Earrings
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
20th Century Dangle Earrings
Diamond, Cultured Pearl, 18k Gold, White Gold
2010s Japanese Artisan Dangle Earrings
Brass
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Dangle Earrings
Yellow Gold, 18k Gold
1980s French Vintage Dangle Earrings
Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Art Deco Dangle Earrings
Diamond, Onyx, Ruby, 18k Gold, Silver
Early 20th Century European Victorian Dangle Earrings
Diamond, Gold
2010s American Contemporary Dangle Earrings
Diamond, Opal, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s American Contemporary Dangle Earrings
Diamond, White Diamond, Tourmaline, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s Dangle Earrings
Yellow Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Hong Kong Modern Dangle Earrings
Jade, Diamond, Rhodium, Rose Gold, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Dangle Earrings
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary European Contemporary Dangle Earrings
Coral, Lapis Lazuli, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s American Contemporary Dangle Earrings
Diamond, Blue Diamond, Opal, Sterling Silver, 14k Gold, Silver
1990s French Dangle Earrings
Gold Plate
1990s Thai Art Deco Dangle Earrings
Diamond, Pearl, Ruby, Gold, 14k Gold, Enamel
2010s Italian Retro Dangle Earrings
Diamond, Sapphire, 14k Gold, Rose Gold
2010s Italian Retro Dangle Earrings
Diamond, Pearl, Turquoise, 14k Gold, Rose Gold
1980s French Modern Vintage Dangle Earrings
Gilt Metal
2010s Thai Art Deco Dangle Earrings
Turquoise, Diamond, Enamel, Gold
2010s Thai Contemporary Dangle Earrings
Amethyst, Diamond, Moonstone, Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold
2010s Asian Dangle Earrings
Diamond, 18k Gold
1910s Vintage Dangle Earrings
2010s Hong Kong Dangle Earrings
Diamond, White Diamond, Jade, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
Mid-20th Century British Art Nouveau Dangle Earrings
Opal, Gold
1870s Swedish Arts and Crafts Antique Dangle Earrings
18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Thai Art Deco Dangle Earrings
Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold
2010s Thai Art Deco Dangle Earrings
Diamond, Opal, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold, Enamel
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Dangle Earrings
Diamond, South Sea Pearl, Blue Sapphire, Topaz, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Modern Dangle Earrings
Diamond, Emerald, Opal, Gold, 14k Gold
2010s Dutch Modern Dangle Earrings
Diamond, Agate, Gold, 18k Gold
2010s Italian Dangle Earrings
Diamond, White Gold
19th Century Unknown Victorian Antique Dangle Earrings
Coral, Gold, Yellow Gold, 10k Gold
Early 19th Century British George III Antique Dangle Earrings
Cut Steel
21st Century and Contemporary American Artisan Dangle Earrings
Tourmaline, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s American Contemporary Dangle Earrings
Amethyst, Citrine, Peridot, Topaz, 14k Gold
Mid-20th Century Dangle Earrings
Diamond, Emerald, Platinum
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Dangle Earrings
Coral, Diamond, 14k Gold, Rose Gold
Late 20th Century Dangle Earrings
Diamond, Platinum
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.