Dangle Earrings
Early 2000s Swedish Dangle Earrings
18k Gold
Early 2000s British Dangle Earrings
Diamond, Sapphire, Platinum
Early 2000s Thai Art Deco Dangle Earrings
Diamond, Jade, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Enamel
Early 2000s French Artisan Dangle Earrings
Bronze
Early 2000s American Contemporary Dangle Earrings
Ruby, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold
Early 2000s French Romantic Dangle Earrings
Early 2000s Thai Art Deco Dangle Earrings
Diamond, Jade, Ruby, Gold, 14k Gold, Enamel
Early 2000s Thai Art Deco Dangle Earrings
Amethyst, Diamond, Jade, Gold, Enamel
Early 2000s Italian Dangle Earrings
Amethyst, Diamond, 18k Gold
Early 2000s American Contemporary Dangle Earrings
South Sea Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold
Early 2000s Thai Art Deco Dangle Earrings
Diamond, Jade, Ruby, Gold, Enamel
Early 2000s American Artisan Dangle Earrings
Pearl, Freshwater Pearl, Base Metal
Early 2000s Thai Art Deco Dangle Earrings
Diamond, Emerald, Jade, Ruby, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold
Late 18th Century European Georgian Antique Dangle Earrings
Diamond, 18k Gold, Silver
Early 2000s Unknown Victorian Dangle Earrings
Diamond, Garnet, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Early 2000s Italian Modern Dangle Earrings
Mixed Metal
Early 2000s American Art Deco Dangle Earrings
Diamond, Sapphire, 14k Gold, White Gold
1790s European Georgian Antique Dangle Earrings
Diamond, 14k Gold, 15k Gold, Silver
Early 2000s Italian Dangle Earrings
Crystal, Diamond, Rock Crystal, Ruby, White Gold, Enamel
Early 2000s Thai Art Deco Dangle Earrings
Diamond, Jade, Ruby, Gold, Enamel
1780s Spanish Baroque Antique Dangle Earrings
Diamond, White Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver
Early 2000s Australian Dangle Earrings
Yellow Gold
18th Century Artisan Antique Dangle Earrings
Pearl, Kyanite, Gold, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold
Early 2000s French Modern Dangle Earrings
Early 2000s Thai Art Deco Dangle Earrings
Diamond, Emerald, Jade, Ruby, 14k Gold, White Gold, Gold
Early 2000s Brazilian Modern Dangle Earrings
Amethyst, Citrine, Diamond, Cultured Pearl, Peridot, Tourmaline, 18k Gold
Early 2000s Thai Art Deco Dangle Earrings
Amethyst, Diamond, Jade, Gold, Enamel
Early 2000s Thai Art Deco Dangle Earrings
Diamond, Jade, Ruby, Gold, 14k Gold, Enamel
Early 2000s Swiss Contemporary Dangle Earrings
White Diamond, Black Diamond, White Gold, 18k Gold
Early 2000s French Artisan Dangle Earrings
Early 2000s Saudi Arabian Dangle Earrings
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Early 2000s Unknown Contemporary Dangle Earrings
Pink Sapphire, Sterling Silver
Early 2000s Dangle Earrings
Diamond, White Gold, 18k Gold
Early 2000s Dangle Earrings
Early 2000s French Artisan Dangle Earrings
Early 2000s Italian Modern Dangle Earrings
Early 2000s Modern Dangle Earrings
Amethyst, White Gold
Early 2000s Dangle Earrings
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Early 2000s Dangle Earrings
Amethyst, Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
Early 2000s Thai Artisan Dangle Earrings
Cultured Pearl, Sterling Silver
Early 2000s Dangle Earrings
Amethyst, Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Early 2000s French Artisan Dangle Earrings
Early 2000s Danish Modernist Dangle Earrings
1750s English Georgian Antique Dangle Earrings
Diamond, 15k Gold, Sterling Silver
Early 2000s Dangle Earrings
Early 2000s Dangle Earrings
Late 18th Century American Artisan Antique Dangle Earrings
Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver
Early 2000s French Artisan Dangle Earrings
Early 2000s Italian Artisan Dangle Earrings
Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold
Early 2000s Thai Art Deco Dangle Earrings
Diamond, Pearl, Ruby, White Gold, Enamel
Early 2000s Italian Art Deco Dangle Earrings
Crystal, White Diamond, Rock Crystal, Rubelite, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Early 2000s French Artisan Dangle Earrings
Early 2000s Dangle Earrings
Early 2000s Italian Artisan Dangle Earrings
Early 2000s Dangle Earrings
Diamond, Spinel, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Early 2000s French Modernist Dangle Earrings
Early 2000s Dangle Earrings
Diamond, Jade, Tourmaline, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Early 2000s Italian Dangle Earrings
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.