Dangle Earrings
21st Century and Contemporary French Dangle Earrings
Vermeil, Bronze, Gilt Metal
20th Century American Modern Dangle Earrings
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold, Platinum
1990s Italian Art Deco Dangle Earrings
Diamond, Lapis Lazuli, Turquoise, Gold, 18k Gold, Enamel
Early 2000s Indian Dangle Earrings
Yellow Gold, 14k Gold
2010s Contemporary Dangle Earrings
Aquamarine, Opal, Gold, 18k Gold
2010s Hong Kong Artisan Dangle Earrings
Diamond, White Diamond, Jade, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Turkish Modern Dangle Earrings
Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold
2010s Thai Contemporary Dangle Earrings
Yellow Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold
Early 2000s Thai Art Deco Dangle Earrings
Diamond, Emerald, Jade, Ruby, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Contemporary Dangle Earrings
Opal, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Early 20th Century Unknown Art Deco Dangle Earrings
Crystal, Rock Crystal, Sterling Silver
Mid-20th Century Unknown Modern Dangle Earrings
Diamond, White Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
Early 2000s Thai Art Deco Dangle Earrings
Diamond, Emerald, Jade, 18k Gold, White Gold
2010s Thai Art Deco Dangle Earrings
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
2010s Thai Art Deco Dangle Earrings
Diamond, Pearl, Ruby, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Modern Dangle Earrings
Tourmaline, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Gold
21st Century and Contemporary German Dangle Earrings
18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Modern Dangle Earrings
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 14k Gold
20th Century Unknown Modern Dangle Earrings
Opal, Black Opal, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
1940s Vintage Dangle Earrings
21st Century and Contemporary Greek Byzantine Dangle Earrings
Yellow Sapphire, Emerald, Garnet, Multi-gemstone, Rubelite, Ruby, Sapphi...
1990s Dangle Earrings
Silver
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Dangle Earrings
Tiger's Eye, Gold Plate, Brass, Mixed Metal
21st Century and Contemporary Artisan Dangle Earrings
Diamond, Turquoise, Sterling Silver, 18k Gold
2010s Modern Dangle Earrings
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
Late 20th Century Dangle Earrings
Early 2000s Art Deco Dangle Earrings
Diamond, Jade, Blue Sapphire, Gold, Enamel
2010s American Modern Dangle Earrings
Diamond, Tourmaline, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Early 20th Century Dangle Earrings
22k Gold
18th Century and Earlier Antique Dangle Earrings
2010s Victorian Dangle Earrings
Rainbow Moonstone, Moonstone, Sterling Silver, Silver
Early 2000s Dangle Earrings
2010s Thai Contemporary Dangle Earrings
Yellow Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold
20th Century Dangle Earrings
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
20th Century Dangle Earrings
Diamond, Pearl, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s Thai Artisan Dangle Earrings
Amethyst, Onyx, Topaz, Blue Topaz, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s American Contemporary Dangle Earrings
Quartz, Topaz, Blue Topaz, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
20th Century Dangle Earrings
Diamond, Pearl, Platinum
1750s English Georgian Antique Dangle Earrings
Diamond, 15k Gold, Sterling Silver
1980s Italian Retro Vintage Dangle Earrings
Coral, Diamond, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Dangle Earrings
Amethyst, Rhodium, Silver, Silver Plate, Sterling Silver
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Art Nouveau Dangle Earrings
Diamond, Emerald, Opal, 18k Gold, Silver
2010s American Contemporary Dangle Earrings
Diamond, Quartz, 18k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Contemporary Dangle Earrings
Diamond, Brown Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Rhodium
2010s Indian Modern Dangle Earrings
Diamond, Onyx, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
2010s Turkish Modern Dangle Earrings
Amethyst, Diamond, 14k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Art Deco Dangle Earrings
Tourmaline, 18k Gold, White Gold
1980s French Artist Vintage Dangle Earrings
Mixed Metal
2010s Italian Retro Dangle Earrings
Diamond, Emerald, Pearl, 9k Gold, Rose Gold, Silver
1990s American Artisan Dangle Earrings
Carnelian, Onyx, 14k Gold, Sterling Silver, Brass, Copper, Gold
2010s Dangle Earrings
Chalcedony, Sterling Silver
Late 20th Century Indian Etruscan Revival Dangle Earrings
22k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Dangle Earrings
Diamond, White Diamond, Spinel, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Contemporary Dangle Earrings
Ruby, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Dangle Earrings
Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s Unknown Contemporary Dangle Earrings
Brown Diamond, Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
1770s Portuguese Georgian Antique Dangle Earrings
Crystal, Quartz, Rock Crystal, Topaz, Silver
21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Modern Dangle Earrings
Blue Topaz, Ruby, Multi-gemstone, Emerald, Diamond, Citrine, 18k Gold, Gold
Early 20th Century Unknown Art Deco Dangle Earrings
Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, White Gold
20th Century Dangle Earrings
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.