Dangle Earrings
1980s American Modern Vintage Dangle Earrings
Mixed Metal
1980s French Vintage Dangle Earrings
1980s Contemporary Vintage Dangle Earrings
Amethyst, Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
1980s Italian Retro Vintage Dangle Earrings
Coral, Diamond, Emerald, Onyx, Platinum
1980s Unknown Retro Vintage Dangle Earrings
Diamond, Tourmaline, 14k Gold
1980s Italian Contemporary Vintage Dangle Earrings
Diamond, 18k Gold
1980s French Modern Vintage Dangle Earrings
Crystal, Other, Gold Plate
1980s German Art Nouveau Vintage Dangle Earrings
Gold Plate
1980s Vintage Dangle Earrings
1980s Unknown Contemporary Vintage Dangle Earrings
Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold
1980s Art Deco Vintage Dangle Earrings
Diamond, White Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
1940s American Contemporary Vintage Dangle Earrings
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
1980s Vintage Dangle Earrings
Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold, White Gold, Gold
1980s French Baroque Vintage Dangle Earrings
1980s French Artisan Vintage Dangle Earrings
1980s Unknown Contemporary Vintage Dangle Earrings
Diamond, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
1980s Vintage Dangle Earrings
Amethyst, Citrine, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
1980s French Artisan Vintage Dangle Earrings
1980s Vintage Dangle Earrings
Diamond, Kunzite, Gold, 18k Gold, Silver
1980s Vintage Dangle Earrings
Diamond, Peridot, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold
1980s French Modern Vintage Dangle Earrings
Crystal, Gold Plate
1980s German Art Deco Vintage Dangle Earrings
Gold Plate
1980s French Belle Époque Vintage Dangle Earrings
Gold Plate
1980s French Vintage Dangle Earrings
1980s Retro Vintage Dangle Earrings
Diamond, Platinum
1980s Retro Vintage Dangle Earrings
Amethyst, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
1980s American Renaissance Revival Vintage Dangle Earrings
Coral, Tourmaline, Gold, 18k Gold, 22k Gold, Yellow Gold
1980s American Native American Vintage Dangle Earrings
Onyx, Sterling Silver
1980s German Art Nouveau Vintage Dangle Earrings
Gold Plate
1980s Australian Modern Vintage Dangle Earrings
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
1980s Unknown Modernist Vintage Dangle Earrings
1980s Vintage Dangle Earrings
Turquoise, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
1980s Unknown Modern Vintage Dangle Earrings
South Sea Pearl, Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
1980s German Art Deco Vintage Dangle Earrings
Gold Plate
1980s German Art Nouveau Vintage Dangle Earrings
Gold Plate
1980s Vintage Dangle Earrings
Diamond, Ruby, Amethyst, 18k Gold
1980s French Artist Vintage Dangle Earrings
Mixed Metal
1980s German Art Deco Vintage Dangle Earrings
Gold Plate
1980s Italian Art Nouveau Vintage Dangle Earrings
Gold Plate
1980s German Edwardian Vintage Dangle Earrings
Gold Plate
1980s French Artist Vintage Dangle Earrings
Gilt Metal
1980s Vintage Dangle Earrings
Sterling Silver
1980s Vintage Dangle Earrings
1980s American Modernist Vintage Dangle Earrings
Agate, Amethyst, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
1980s French Contemporary Vintage Dangle Earrings
Mixed Metal
1980s European Modern Vintage Dangle Earrings
Gold, 14k Gold
1980s Italian Modernist Vintage Dangle Earrings
Diamond, White Diamond, Garnet, Onyx, Topaz, Blue Topaz, Gold, 18k Gold,...
1980s American Contemporary Vintage Dangle Earrings
Mixed Metal
1980s Swedish Vintage Dangle Earrings
18k Gold
1980s French Art Deco Vintage Dangle Earrings
Pearl, Gold Plate
1980s French Vintage Dangle Earrings
Gold Plate
1980s Vintage Dangle Earrings
1980s Modernist Vintage Dangle Earrings
22k Gold, Yellow Gold
1980s German Art Nouveau Vintage Dangle Earrings
Gold Plate
1980s Vintage Dangle Earrings
Aquamarine, Diamond, Platinum
1940s Vintage Dangle Earrings
1980s German Art Nouveau Vintage Dangle Earrings
Gold Plate
1980s Italian Retro Vintage Dangle Earrings
Diamond, Turquoise, 14k Gold, White 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.