Dangle Earrings
1980s Thai Art Deco Vintage Dangle Earrings
Diamond, Turquoise, White Gold, Enamel
1990s Thai Art Deco Dangle Earrings
Diamond, Turquoise, Lapis Lazuli, 18k Gold, Enamel, Gold
Early 2000s Thai Art Deco Dangle Earrings
Amethyst, Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Enamel
1980s Thai Art Deco Vintage Dangle Earrings
Diamond, Emerald, Jade, Lapis Lazuli, 18k Gold, White Gold
1980s Thai Art Deco Vintage Dangle Earrings
Diamond, Jade, Onyx, Ruby, Gold, 14k Gold, Enamel
1970s Italian Retro Vintage Dangle Earrings
Diamond, Pearl, Ruby, 14k Gold, White Gold
1990s Italian Art Deco Dangle Earrings
Diamond, Lapis Lazuli, Turquoise, Gold, Enamel
1960s Italian Retro Vintage Dangle Earrings
Diamond, Turquoise, Platinum
1960s Italian Retro Vintage Dangle Earrings
Agate, Diamond, 9k Gold, Rose Gold, Silver
1990s Italian Dangle Earrings
20th Century Unknown Victorian Dangle Earrings
Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Early 2000s Thai Art Deco Dangle Earrings
Diamond, Lapis Lazuli, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Enamel
Early 2000s American Artisan Dangle Earrings
Turquoise, Sterling Silver
Early 2000s Thai Art Deco Dangle Earrings
Diamond, Emerald, Jade, 18k Gold, White Gold
Early 2000s Thai Art Deco Dangle Earrings
Amethyst, Citrine, Diamond, Pearl, Gold, 14k Gold, Enamel
1980s Italian Retro Vintage Dangle Earrings
Diamond, Sapphire, 9k Gold, Rose Gold, Silver
1910s Vintage Dangle Earrings
Early 1900s Antique Dangle Earrings
1960s Italian Retro Vintage Dangle Earrings
Diamond, Pearl, Ruby, Sapphire, 14k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold
1920s Vintage Dangle Earrings
Diamond, 18k Gold
Early 1900s Antique Dangle Earrings
20th Century Unknown Dangle Earrings
Diamond, Sapphire, 15k Gold, Yellow Gold
1950s Italian Retro Vintage Dangle Earrings
Coral, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Early 1900s Edwardian Antique Dangle Earrings
Diamond, Platinum
Early 2000s French Dangle Earrings
1930s Italian Art Deco Vintage Dangle Earrings
Lapis Lazuli, Diamond, Emerald, Jade, Gold, Enamel
1950s British Vintage Dangle Earrings
White Diamond, 18k Gold
1950s Italian Retro Vintage Dangle Earrings
Diamond, Pearl, Ruby, 9k Gold, Rose Gold, Silver
1910s Vintage Dangle Earrings
Early 1900s European Edwardian Antique Dangle Earrings
Diamond, 18k Gold, Platinum
Early 2000s Italian Dangle Earrings
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
1990s American Modern Dangle Earrings
Gold Plate
1960s Italian Retro Vintage Dangle Earrings
Diamond, South Sea Pearl, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, 14k Gold, White Gold,...
1970s Italian Retro Vintage Dangle Earrings
Diamond, Pearl, Ruby, Platinum
Early 2000s French Artisan Dangle Earrings
1910s Vintage Dangle Earrings
Early 1900s Antique Dangle Earrings
1970s Italian Retro Vintage Dangle Earrings
Diamond, Emerald, Pearl, 14k Gold, White Gold
Late 20th Century American Modern Dangle Earrings
Diamond, South Sea Pearl, 18k Gold
Early 2000s Thai Art Deco Dangle Earrings
Diamond, Jade, Ruby, Gold, Enamel
1990s Thai Art Deco Dangle Earrings
Jade, Coral, Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Enamel
Mid-20th Century American Artisan Dangle Earrings
Freshwater Pearl, Pearl, 24k Gold, Gold Plate
1970s Italian Retro Vintage Dangle Earrings
Diamond, Emerald, Onyx, Pearl, 9k Gold, Rose Gold, Silver
1980s Italian Retro Vintage Dangle Earrings
Diamond, Pearl, South Sea Pearl, Ruby, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Early 1900s Antique Dangle Earrings
Mid-20th Century American Contemporary Dangle Earrings
14k Gold, 24k Gold, Gold-filled, Gold Plate
1930s Art Deco Vintage Dangle Earrings
Aquamarine, Diamond, White Diamond, Platinum
1980s Italian Retro Vintage Dangle Earrings
Diamond, Emerald, Pearl, 14k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold
1960s Unknown Vintage Dangle Earrings
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Early 1900s Antique Dangle Earrings
1940s Finnish Retro Vintage Dangle Earrings
Spinel, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
1960s Italian Retro Vintage Dangle Earrings
Coral, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
1970s Italian Contemporary Vintage Dangle Earrings
Citrine, Diamond, 18k Gold, Enamel
Mid-20th Century North American Retro Dangle Earrings
1980s Italian Retro Vintage Dangle Earrings
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Mid-20th Century North American Retro Dangle Earrings
Crystal
Mid-20th Century North American Retro Dangle Earrings
Crystal
20th Century Dangle Earrings
Diamond, Pearl, 18k 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.