Dangle Earrings
1990s Dangle Earrings
Diamond, 14k Gold
Early 2000s Thai Art Deco Dangle Earrings
Diamond, Jade, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Enamel
Early 2000s Thai Art Deco Dangle Earrings
Diamond, Emerald, Pearl, Ruby, Sapphire, Gold, 14k Gold
1990s Thai Art Deco Dangle Earrings
Diamond, Emerald, Jade, Lapis Lazuli, White Gold, Enamel
1990s Dangle Earrings
Sterling Silver
Early 2000s Thai Art Deco Dangle Earrings
Diamond, Jade, Ruby, Gold, 14k Gold, Enamel
1990s Thai Art Deco Dangle Earrings
Diamond, Emerald, Jade, Onyx, Gold, 18k Gold, Enamel
1990s Thai Art Deco Dangle Earrings
Diamond, Jade, Onyx, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Enamel
1990s American Native American Dangle Earrings
Sterling Silver
1990s British Modern Dangle Earrings
Amethyst, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Early 2000s Thai Art Deco Dangle Earrings
Diamond, Jade, Ruby, Gold, Enamel
Early 2000s Thai Art Deco Dangle Earrings
Amethyst, Diamond, Jade, Gold, Enamel
Early 2000s Thai Art Deco Dangle Earrings
Diamond, Emerald, Jade, Ruby, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold
Early 2000s Swedish Dangle Earrings
18k Gold
Early 2000s American Artisan Dangle Earrings
Pearl, Freshwater Pearl, Base Metal
1990s Italian Dangle Earrings
1990s French Modern Dangle Earrings
Gold Plate
Early 2000s American Art Deco Dangle Earrings
Diamond, Sapphire, 14k Gold, White Gold
1990s American Dangle Earrings
Amethyst, Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold
Early 2000s Italian Modern Dangle Earrings
Mixed Metal
Early 2000s French Dangle Earrings
Diamond, Lapis Lazuli, Yellow Gold
1990s Australian Retro Dangle Earrings
Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold
Early 2000s Australian Dangle Earrings
Yellow Gold
Early 2000s Italian Dangle Earrings
Crystal, Diamond, Rock Crystal, Ruby, White Gold, Enamel
Early 2000s French Artisan Dangle Earrings
Bronze
1990s Thai Art Deco Dangle Earrings
Diamond, Emerald, Jade, Lapis Lazuli, White Gold, Enamel
1990s Unknown Dangle Earrings
Gold Plate
1990s French Artisan Dangle Earrings
Citrine, Diamond, Gold
1990s Thai Art Deco Dangle Earrings
Diamond, Jade, Onyx, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Enamel
1990s Hong Kong Contemporary Dangle Earrings
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
Early 2000s Thai Art Deco Dangle Earrings
Diamond, Jade, Ruby, Gold, Enamel
1990s Thai Art Deco Dangle Earrings
Diamond, Emerald, Jade, Onyx, Gold, 18k Gold, Enamel
Early 2000s Unknown Victorian Dangle Earrings
Diamond, Garnet, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Early 2000s Thai Art Deco Dangle Earrings
Diamond, Jade, Ruby, Gold, 14k Gold, Enamel
Early 2000s Thai Art Deco Dangle Earrings
Diamond, Emerald, Jade, Ruby, 14k Gold, White Gold, Gold
Early 2000s Thai Art Deco Dangle Earrings
Amethyst, Diamond, Jade, Gold, Enamel
1990s Dangle Earrings
Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Early 2000s Saudi Arabian Dangle Earrings
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
1990s Brazilian Modernist Dangle Earrings
Diamond, White Diamond, Opal, Topaz, Blue Topaz, Fire Opal, Gold, 18k Go...
Early 2000s Swiss Contemporary Dangle Earrings
White Diamond, Black Diamond, White Gold, 18k Gold
1990s American Contemporary Dangle Earrings
Gold Plate, Mixed Metal
1990s German Arts and Crafts Dangle Earrings
Gold Plate
1990s Art Deco Dangle Earrings
Diamond, Lapis Lazuli, 14k Gold, White Gold
1990s American Modern Dangle Earrings
Diamond, White Gold
1990s Unknown Retro Dangle Earrings
Citrine, Diamond, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold
1990s French Dangle Earrings
Gilt Metal
1990s French Aesthetic Movement Dangle Earrings
Gold Plate
Early 2000s French Modern Dangle Earrings
1990s Italian Dangle Earrings
Early 2000s Dangle Earrings
Diamond, White Gold, 18k Gold
1990s Modern Dangle Earrings
Enamel, 14k Gold, White Gold
Early 2000s Dangle Earrings
1990s French Dangle Earrings
1990s French Dangle Earrings
Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold
Early 2000s Dangle Earrings
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
1990s French Romantic Dangle Earrings
Gilt Metal
Early 2000s Thai Artisan Dangle Earrings
Cultured Pearl, Sterling Silver
Early 2000s Unknown Contemporary Dangle Earrings
Pink Sapphire, Sterling Silver
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.