Dangle Earrings
1980s American Modernist Vintage Dangle Earrings
Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
20th Century American Retro Dangle Earrings
Crystal
20th Century American Modern Dangle Earrings
Coral, Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
1910s Unknown Edwardian Vintage Dangle Earrings
Diamond, Platinum
1990s Thai Art Deco Dangle Earrings
Coral, Diamond, Jade, Gold, 18k Gold, Enamel
20th Century French Artisan Dangle Earrings
Crystal, Gold Plate
1980s Thai Art Deco Vintage Dangle Earrings
Diamond, Emerald, Jade, Lapis Lazuli, 18k Gold, White Gold
1970s Thai Art Deco Vintage Dangle Earrings
Lapis Lazuli, Jade, Emerald, Diamond, Coral, Enamel, Gold, 18k Gold
1990s Thai Art Deco Dangle Earrings
Blue Sapphire, Ruby, Jade, Diamond, Enamel, 18k Gold, Gold
1980s American Modern Vintage Dangle Earrings
Gold Plate
1950s Italian Modernist Vintage Dangle Earrings
Turquoise, Gold, Yellow Gold, 14k Gold
20th Century Unknown Dangle Earrings
20th Century American Modern Dangle Earrings
Amethyst, Diamond, Pearl, 14k Gold
1980s Retro Vintage Dangle Earrings
Amethyst, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Mid-20th Century American Modern Dangle Earrings
Diamond, Platinum
20th Century Italian Modern Dangle Earrings
Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold, White Gold
1950s American Modernist Vintage Dangle Earrings
Sterling Silver
20th Century Dangle Earrings
Late 20th Century Dangle Earrings
20th Century French Dangle Earrings
20th Century Austrian Dangle Earrings
Mid-20th Century Dangle Earrings
Emerald, Gold
20th Century American Retro Dangle Earrings
Crystal
20th Century Dangle Earrings
Mid-20th Century American Dangle Earrings
Crystal, Rhodium
20th Century Art Deco Dangle Earrings
Crystal
20th Century Unknown Dangle Earrings
20th Century Dangle Earrings
20th Century Unknown Modern Dangle Earrings
Aquamarine, Diamond, Platinum
20th Century American Modern Dangle Earrings
Diamond, Ruby, Platinum
1930s Italian Art Deco Vintage Dangle Earrings
Diamond, Emerald, Jade, Lapis Lazuli, Gold, Enamel
1980s American Artisan Vintage Dangle Earrings
Garnet, 14k Gold, Sterling Silver, Gold
1930s American Art Deco Vintage Dangle Earrings
Base Metal
20th Century Dangle Earrings
1980s American Modernist Vintage Dangle Earrings
18k Gold, Rose Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
20th Century Dangle Earrings
20th Century Art Nouveau Dangle Earrings
Diamond, White Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
1920s Unknown Art Deco Vintage Dangle Earrings
Coral, Diamond, Platinum, Enamel
20th Century American Modern Dangle Earrings
Diamond, Platinum
Early 20th Century Indian Dangle Earrings
22k Gold
1980s Unknown Modern Vintage Dangle Earrings
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold
1920s European Vintage Dangle Earrings
Aquamarine, Diamond, Platinum
20th Century American Modern Dangle Earrings
Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
20th Century American Modern Dangle Earrings
Diamond, Platinum
Late 20th Century Contemporary Dangle Earrings
Diamond, Cultured Pearl, Pink Sapphire, 14k Gold
1990s American Modern Dangle Earrings
Gold Plate
20th Century American Modern Dangle Earrings
Diamond, Platinum
20th Century Dangle Earrings
20th Century American Retro Dangle Earrings
1970s European Retro Vintage Dangle Earrings
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold
Mid-20th Century American Art Deco Dangle Earrings
24k Gold, Gold-filled, Gold Plate
Mid-20th Century American Retro Dangle Earrings
14k Gold, 24k Gold, Gold-filled, Gold Plate
1980s French Modern Vintage Dangle Earrings
Other
20th Century American Modern Dangle Earrings
Diamond, Pearl, Platinum
20th Century Italian Modern Dangle Earrings
Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
20th Century Unknown Modern Dangle Earrings
Diamond, Platinum
1930s Chinese Art Deco Vintage Dangle Earrings
Gold
1990s Art Deco Dangle Earrings
Diamond, Lapis Lazuli, 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.