Dangle Earrings
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Dangle Earrings
Coral, Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
1950s Italian Retro Vintage Dangle Earrings
Coral, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
1970s European Retro Vintage Dangle Earrings
Diamond, Emerald, Pearl, Ruby, Sapphire, Tourmaline, 18k Gold
1980s French Vintage Dangle Earrings
Base Metal, Gilt Metal
1880s American Victorian Antique Dangle Earrings
Sterling Silver
2010s American Contemporary Dangle Earrings
White Diamond, Ruby, Sapphire, Pink Sapphire, 18k Gold
2010s European Dangle Earrings
Cultured Pearl, Freshwater Pearl, Topaz, Blue Topaz, Gold Plate, Sterlin...
1950s Italian Retro Vintage Dangle Earrings
Coral, Diamond, 9k Gold, Rose Gold, Silver
1990s French Artisan Dangle Earrings
2010s Turkish Modern Dangle Earrings
Amethyst, Diamond, Sapphire, Tsavorite, Gold, 14k Gold
Mid-20th Century American Dangle Earrings
Sterling Silver
21st Century and Contemporary Hong Kong Contemporary Dangle Earrings
Diamond, Jade, Silver
Late 20th Century Unknown Modern Dangle Earrings
Pearl, 18k Gold
Early 1900s Unknown Edwardian Antique Dangle Earrings
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
1990s Thai Art Deco Dangle Earrings
Diamond, Blue Sapphire, Turquoise, Gold, 18k Gold, Enamel
1920s German Art Deco Vintage Dangle Earrings
Diamond, Gold, 15k Gold, Silver
1980s Vintage Dangle Earrings
Early 20th Century Dutch Art Nouveau Dangle Earrings
Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold, Platinum
1870s American Renaissance Revival Antique Dangle Earrings
Gold-filled, Brass
2010s American Artisan Dangle Earrings
Diamond, Blue Sapphire, Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold
Late 20th Century Unknown Art Deco Dangle Earrings
Diamond, White Gold, 18k Gold
Early 2000s French Modern Dangle Earrings
Gilt Metal
Early 2000s Thai Contemporary Dangle Earrings
Blue Sapphire, Turquoise, Yellow Gold
Early 2000s Chinese Art Deco Dangle Earrings
Diamond, Turquoise, Gold, 14k Gold, Enamel
1980s American Vintage Dangle Earrings
Gilt Metal
1960s Italian Retro Vintage Dangle Earrings
Diamond, Pearl, Ruby, 14k Gold, White Gold
1970s Italian Retro Vintage Dangle Earrings
Diamond, Turquoise, 14k Gold, White Gold
2010s American Contemporary Dangle Earrings
Diamond, Brown Diamond, Lapis Lazuli, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s American Artisan Dangle Earrings
Garnet, Gold-filled
2010s American Art Deco Dangle Earrings
Freshwater Pearl, Platinum, Rhodium, Sterling Silver
2010s American Contemporary Dangle Earrings
Cultured Pearl, Sapphire, Pearl, 18k Gold
2010s American Contemporary Dangle Earrings
Diamond, Quartz, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s European Contemporary Dangle Earrings
2010s American Contemporary Dangle Earrings
Diamond, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s American Contemporary Dangle Earrings
Diamond, Topaz, Blue Topaz, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Artisan Dangle Earrings
Amethyst, Crystal, Opal, South Sea Pearl, Gold, 14k Gold, 18k Gold
1950s Italian Retro Vintage Dangle Earrings
Coral, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
20th Century French Dangle Earrings
Gilt Metal
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Dangle Earrings
Aquamarine, Emerald, Morganite, 18k Gold
1960s Italian Retro Vintage Dangle Earrings
Diamond, Pearl, Sapphire, 14k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Art Deco Dangle Earrings
Amethyst, Silver, Sterling Silver
2010s Italian Modern Dangle Earrings
Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold, White Gold
2010s Asian Modern Dangle Earrings
Diamond, Paraiba, Apatite, 14k Gold
Early 2000s Thai Art Deco Dangle Earrings
Diamond, Pearl, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Enamel
1970s Italian Retro Vintage Dangle Earrings
Diamond, Pearl, Ruby, Platinum
2010s Thai Art Deco Dangle Earrings
Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold, Enamel
1950s Italian Retro Vintage Dangle Earrings
Coral, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s American Dangle Earrings
Diamond, White Diamond, Platinum
1930s German Art Deco Vintage Dangle Earrings
Diamond, 14k Gold, Silver
20th Century Dangle Earrings
Diamond, Sapphire, 10k Gold, Yellow Gold
Early 2000s Thai Art Deco Dangle Earrings
Amethyst, Diamond, Pearl, Ruby, Gold, 14k Gold, Enamel
2010s Thai Art Deco Dangle Earrings
Diamond, Blue Sapphire, Gold, 14k Gold, Enamel
Early 2000s Thai Art Deco Dangle Earrings
Diamond, Lapis Lazuli, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Enamel
2010s American Dangle Earrings
Agate, Alexandrite, Chalcedony, Chrysophrase, Lapis Lazuli, Multi-gemsto...
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Contemporary Dangle Earrings
Agate, Diamond, Blue Sapphire, Topaz, White Gold
1940s French Art Deco Vintage Dangle Earrings
Cultured Pearl, 18k Gold
2010s Thai Art Deco Dangle Earrings
Diamond, Jade, Ruby, 14k Gold
Early 1900s European Art Nouveau Antique Dangle Earrings
Diamond, Sapphire, 14k Gold, Silver
1970s Italian Retro Vintage Dangle Earrings
Diamond, Sapphire, 14k Gold, Rose 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.