Dangle Earrings
1990s French Contemporary Dangle Earrings
Gold Plate, Mixed Metal
1990s French Romantic Dangle Earrings
Gilt Metal
1990s Dangle Earrings
Sterling Silver
1990s Dangle Earrings
1820s English Georgian Antique Dangle Earrings
Gold, 15k Gold, Enamel
1990s Dangle Earrings
1990s Italian Contemporary Dangle Earrings
Gold, 18k Gold, Rhodium
1990s Dangle Earrings
1990s American Artisan Dangle Earrings
Amethyst, Diamond, Geode, Gold, Sterling Silver
1990s French Anglo-Indian Dangle Earrings
Gold Plate, Brass, Bronze, Enamel, Gilt Metal
Early 19th Century French Empire Antique Dangle Earrings
Citrine, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Early 19th Century British George III Antique Dangle Earrings
Cut Steel
1990s French Dangle Earrings
Gold Plate
1990s French Anglo-Indian Dangle Earrings
Bronze, Gilt Metal
1990s American Modernist Dangle Earrings
1990s French Romantic Dangle Earrings
1990s Dangle Earrings
Hematite, Sterling Silver
1820s English Georgian Antique Dangle Earrings
Diamond, Gold, Silver
1990s French Modern Dangle Earrings
Gilt Metal
1990s Dangle Earrings
1990s American Dangle Earrings
Gilt Metal
1990s Dangle Earrings
1990s Italian Modern Dangle Earrings
1820s British George III Antique Dangle Earrings
Other, Sterling Silver
1990s American Retro Dangle Earrings
Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
1990s French Baroque Revival Dangle Earrings
Gilt Metal
Early 19th Century North American Modern Antique Dangle Earrings
Diamond, Yellow Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
1990s Dangle Earrings
1990s Italian Modern Dangle Earrings
Diamond, Tourmaline, 18k Gold
1990s Unknown Modern Dangle Earrings
1990s American Modern Dangle Earrings
Mixed Metal
1990s Unknown Modernist Dangle Earrings
1990s Unknown Artisan Dangle Earrings
1990s Art Deco Dangle Earrings
Diamond, Spinel
1990s North American Modern Dangle Earrings
Diamond, Turquoise, White Gold
1990s Dangle Earrings
Early 19th Century Antique Dangle Earrings
Diamond, South Sea Pearl, 18k Gold, Platinum
1990s Italian Dangle Earrings
1990s French Modern Dangle Earrings
Silver Plate
1810s Italian Empire Antique Dangle Earrings
Oriental Pearl, Turquoise, Gold, 10k Gold
1990s Chinese Art Deco Dangle Earrings
Diamond, Pearl, Blue Sapphire, Gold, 14k Gold
1990s Dangle Earrings
Amethyst, Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
1990s French Dangle Earrings
1990s Dangle Earrings
1990s Italian Art Deco Dangle Earrings
Silver Plate
1990s Chinese Arts and Crafts Dangle Earrings
Diamond, Blue Sapphire, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold
1990s American Modern Dangle Earrings
1990s Thai Arts and Crafts Dangle Earrings
Diamond, Blue Sapphire, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold
1990s American Modern Dangle Earrings
1990s Italian Modern Dangle Earrings
Yellow Gold
1990s Chinese Arts and Crafts Dangle Earrings
Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold, White Gold
1990s Chinese Arts and Crafts Dangle Earrings
Diamond, Blue Sapphire, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold
1990s American Modern Dangle Earrings
Diamond, White Diamond, Opal, Platinum
1990s Chinese Arts and Crafts Dangle Earrings
Diamond, Ruby, White Gold
1990s North American Modern Dangle Earrings
Diamond, White Gold
1990s Dangle Earrings
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
1990s Italian Dangle Earrings
24k Gold
1990s Unknown Modern Dangle Earrings
Jade, 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.