Dangle Earrings
2010s American Contemporary Dangle Earrings
Pearl, Freshwater Pearl, 18k Gold, Gold
1990s Thai Art Deco Dangle Earrings
Blue Sapphire, Ruby, Jade, Diamond, Enamel, 18k Gold, Gold
Early 2000s Thai Art Deco Dangle Earrings
Jade, Sapphire, Ruby, Emerald, Diamond, White Gold, 14k Gold, Gold
1880s Victorian Antique Dangle Earrings
Diamond, 9k Gold, Silver
1970s Italian Retro Vintage Dangle Earrings
Diamond, Pearl, 14k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Dangle Earrings
Amethyst, Diamond, White Diamond, Rhodium, Silver, Sterling Silver
1940s French Art Deco Vintage Dangle Earrings
Cultured Pearl, 18k Gold
2010s Italian Retro Dangle Earrings
Aquamarine, Diamond, Topaz, 14k Gold, White Gold
2010s European Dangle Earrings
Cultured Pearl, Freshwater Pearl, Topaz, Blue Topaz, Gold Plate, Sterlin...
21st Century and Contemporary American Artisan Dangle Earrings
Diamond, South Sea Pearl, Blue Sapphire, 14k Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s Thai Art Deco Dangle Earrings
Diamond, Blue Sapphire, Gold, 14k Gold, Enamel
1930s Georgian Art Deco Vintage Dangle Earrings
Diamond, 14k Gold, Rose Gold, Silver
21st Century and Contemporary American Art Deco Dangle Earrings
Citrine, Silver, Sterling Silver
2010s American Contemporary Dangle Earrings
Citrine, White Diamond, 18k Gold
Early 2000s Thai Art Deco Dangle Earrings
Diamond, Lapis Lazuli, Turquoise, 18k Gold, White Gold, Enamel
1970s Italian Vintage Dangle Earrings
Diamond, Pearl, Ruby, Platinum
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Dangle Earrings
Aquamarine, Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Hong Kong Contemporary Dangle Earrings
Diamond, South Sea Pearl, 14k Gold, White Gold
2010s American Contemporary Dangle Earrings
Diamond, Topaz, Blue Topaz, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s Thai Arts and Crafts Dangle Earrings
Diamond, Lapis Lazuli, Onyx, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold
1980s Vintage Dangle Earrings
2010s Italian Retro Dangle Earrings
Coral, Diamond, Onyx, Platinum
1960s French Vintage Dangle Earrings
Diamond, Turquoise, 18k Gold
2010s Thai Contemporary Dangle Earrings
Citrine, Diamond, Pearl, Blue Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Dangle Earrings
Amethyst, White Diamond, Peridot, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
1980s Thai Art Deco Vintage Dangle Earrings
Ruby, Jade, Emerald, Diamond, 18k Gold, Enamel, Gold
1970s Thai Art Deco Vintage Dangle Earrings
Lapis Lazuli, Jade, Emerald, Diamond, Coral, Enamel, Gold, 18k Gold
1990s French Anglo-Indian Dangle Earrings
Bronze, Gilt Metal
Late 20th Century American Art Nouveau Dangle Earrings
Garnet, Sterling Silver
21st Century and Contemporary French Art Deco Dangle Earrings
Onyx, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s Italian Retro Dangle Earrings
Diamond, Emerald, Turquoise, 9k Gold, Rose Gold
1970s Byzantine Vintage Dangle Earrings
Gold, 22k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s Thai Art Deco Dangle Earrings
Diamond, Jade, Ruby, Gold, 14k Gold, Enamel
1980s Vintage Dangle Earrings
2010s American Contemporary Dangle Earrings
Diamond, Coral, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
1970s Italian Retro Vintage Dangle Earrings
Amethyst, Diamond, Onyx, Tsavorite, Platinum
21st Century and Contemporary American Art Deco Dangle Earrings
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s Thai Art Deco Dangle Earrings
Diamond, Turquoise, Gold, 14k Gold, Enamel
Late 18th Century Spanish Georgian Antique Dangle Earrings
Emerald, 15k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Romantic Dangle Earrings
Zircon, Silver, Sterling Silver
Early 2000s Thai Art Deco Dangle Earrings
Ruby, Pearl, Diamond, Amethyst, Enamel, 14k Gold, Gold
Late 19th Century American Victorian Antique Dangle Earrings
14k Gold
Early 2000s Thai Art Deco Dangle Earrings
Diamond, Lapis Lazuli, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Enamel
21st Century and Contemporary Dangle Earrings
Gold Plate
2010s American Contemporary Dangle Earrings
Diamond, Brown Diamond, Lapis Lazuli, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s Turkish Modern Dangle Earrings
Amethyst, Diamond, Tanzanite, Citrine, 14k Gold, White Gold
2010s Hong Kong Art Deco Dangle Earrings
Diamond, Jade, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Dangle Earrings
Diamond, White Diamond, Tanzanite, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold
2010s American Contemporary Dangle Earrings
Diamond, Topaz, Blue Topaz, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s Thai Art Deco Dangle Earrings
Diamond, Pearl, Blue Sapphire, Turquoise, 14k Gold, White Gold
2010s American Art Nouveau Dangle Earrings
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, Platinum
1970s French Vintage Dangle Earrings
Gilt Metal
21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Contemporary Dangle Earrings
Diamond, Ruby, Pink Sapphire, Gold, 14k Gold, Rose Gold
2010s Italian Art Deco Dangle Earrings
Agate, Turquoise, Diamond, Amethyst, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold, Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Dangle Earrings
White Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold
1990s Thai Art Deco Dangle Earrings
Opal, Ruby, 18k Gold
2010s American Contemporary Dangle Earrings
Quartz, Peridot, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
1960s Italian Retro Vintage Dangle Earrings
Diamond, Pearl, Ruby, 14k Gold, White Gold
1890s European Late Victorian Antique Dangle Earrings
Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold, Platinum
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.