Dangle Earrings
21st Century and Contemporary Japanese Dangle Earrings
Diamond, South Sea Pearl, 18k Gold
2010s Dangle Earrings
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
1980s Vintage Dangle Earrings
2010s American Contemporary Dangle Earrings
Diamond, Quartz, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s Indian Contemporary Dangle Earrings
Emerald, Silver, Sterling Silver
21st Century and Contemporary Dangle Earrings
Topaz, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Late 20th Century North American Native American Dangle Earrings
Sterling Silver
1970s Italian Retro Vintage Dangle Earrings
Diamond, Pearl, Tanzanite, Platinum
Late 20th Century American Modernist Dangle Earrings
10k Gold, Yellow Gold
20th Century Modernist Dangle Earrings
14k Gold
1990s Thai Art Deco Dangle Earrings
Diamond, Pearl, Ruby, Gold, 14k Gold, Enamel
Mid-20th Century Unknown Art Deco Dangle Earrings
Diamond, Sapphire, Platinum
Late 20th Century Italian Modernist Dangle Earrings
Ruby, Quartz, White Diamond, Diamond, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold, Gold
Late 19th Century American Victorian Antique Dangle Earrings
14k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Dangle Earrings
Diamond, Opal, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Thai Baroque Dangle Earrings
Yellow Sapphire, Green Sapphire, Pink Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Sapphire,...
2010s Hong Kong Contemporary Dangle Earrings
Diamond, Multi-gemstone, Sapphire, Gold, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Dangle Earrings
Diamond, 10k Gold, White Gold
Mid-20th Century Dangle Earrings
Diamond, Emerald, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
18th Century Spanish Georgian Antique Dangle Earrings
Emerald, Gold, Yellow Gold
1970s Vintage Dangle Earrings
Diamond, South Sea Pearl, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Central American Art Deco Dangle Earrings
Aquamarine, Zircon, Rhodium, Sterling Silver, Silver
2010s Belgian Modern Dangle Earrings
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
Late 20th Century American Dangle Earrings
Sapphire, 18k Gold
1960s Italian Retro Vintage Dangle Earrings
Diamond, Emerald, South Sea Pearl, Ruby, Blue Sapphire, 14k Gold, White ...
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Dangle Earrings
Amethyst, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold, Gold
1860s Victorian Antique Dangle Earrings
Diamond, Natural Pearl, 18k Gold
2010s Indian Dangle Earrings
Citrine, Diamond, Pink Sapphire, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Mid-20th Century Dangle Earrings
20th Century Dangle Earrings
Alexandrite, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s Dangle Earrings
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
1970s Italian Retro Vintage Dangle Earrings
Aquamarine, Diamond, South Sea Pearl, Gold, 14k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold
Early 2000s Thai Art Deco Dangle Earrings
Ruby, Onyx, Jade, Diamond, Enamel, 18k Gold, Gold
Early 18th Century Portuguese Georgian Antique Dangle Earrings
Diamond, Gold, Yellow Gold
Late 20th Century Italian Art Nouveau Dangle Earrings
Diamond, White Diamond, Turquoise, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold
1950s American Vintage Dangle Earrings
Gilt Metal
21st Century and Contemporary American Artisan Dangle Earrings
Diamond, Sapphire
Early 2000s French Art Deco Dangle Earrings
1910s Belle Époque Vintage Dangle Earrings
Silver
1970s American Modernist Vintage Dangle Earrings
Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s American Contemporary Dangle Earrings
Pearl, Freshwater Pearl, 18k Gold, Gold
20th Century French Dangle Earrings
1860s British Antique Dangle Earrings
Pearl, Gold, 15k Gold
20th Century Unknown Modern Dangle Earrings
18k Gold
1970s American Modernist Vintage Dangle Earrings
Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Early 20th Century Art Nouveau Dangle Earrings
Diamond, 14k Gold
1950s Unknown Vintage Dangle Earrings
Diamond, Cultured Pearl, 9k Gold, White Gold, Platinum
1990s Thai Art Deco Dangle Earrings
Diamond, Blue Sapphire, Turquoise, Gold, 18k Gold, Enamel
1980s American Artisan Vintage Dangle Earrings
Garnet, 14k Gold, Sterling Silver, Gold
1980s Unknown Vintage Dangle Earrings
Coral, Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
1950s Italian Modernist Vintage Dangle Earrings
Diamond, White Diamond, Turquoise, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Dangle Earrings
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, White Gold, Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Dangle Earrings
Diamond, Pearl, 14k Gold, White Gold
2010s European Modern Dangle Earrings
Enamel, Gold Plate
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Dangle Earrings
Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Contemporary Dangle Earrings
Diamond, Opal, Black Opal, 18k Gold
2010s American Contemporary Dangle Earrings
Cultured Pearl, Sapphire, Pearl, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary British Art Deco Dangle Earrings
Gold Plate, Enamel
21st Century and Contemporary Dangle Earrings
Diamond, 14k Gold
Late 20th Century Unknown Edwardian Dangle Earrings
Ruby, White Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow 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.