Dangle Earrings
Early 2000s American Modern Dangle Earrings
Mixed Metal
Early 2000s Spanish Contemporary Dangle Earrings
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
Early 2000s Thai Art Deco Dangle Earrings
Emerald, Rock Crystal, Crystal, Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold
1770s Portuguese Georgian Antique Dangle Earrings
Crystal, Quartz, Rock Crystal, Topaz, Silver
Early 2000s Thai Art Deco Dangle Earrings
Diamond, Pearl, Ruby, Gold, 14k Gold, Enamel
Early 2000s French Modern Dangle Earrings
Early 2000s Contemporary Dangle Earrings
White Diamond, Black Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
Early 2000s Italian Contemporary Dangle Earrings
Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, Yellow Gold
Early 2000s Dangle Earrings
Early 2000s Dangle Earrings
Pearl, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Early 2000s Thai Art Deco Dangle Earrings
Pearl, Ruby, Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Enamel
Early 2000s Thai Art Deco Dangle Earrings
Diamond, Opal, Blue Sapphire, Turquoise, Black Opal, Gold, Enamel
18th Century Italian George III Antique Dangle Earrings
Ruby, 14k Gold
Early 2000s Greek Modern Dangle Earrings
Citrine, 18k Gold
Early 2000s Italian Modern Dangle Earrings
Diamond, Ruby, Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold
Early 2000s American Modern Dangle Earrings
Amethyst, 14k Gold
18th Century Spanish Georgian Antique Dangle Earrings
Emerald, Gold, Silver
Early 2000s Dangle Earrings
Early 2000s Italian Dangle Earrings
Diamond, Onyx, Yellow Gold
Early 2000s American Dangle Earrings
22k Gold
Early 2000s Italian Modern Dangle Earrings
Diamond, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold
Early 2000s Thai Art Deco Dangle Earrings
Amethyst, Garnet, Moonstone, Sapphire, Gold, White Gold
Early 2000s Spanish Contemporary Dangle Earrings
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
Early 2000s American Dangle Earrings
18k Gold, White Gold
Early 2000s Dangle Earrings
Diamond, Platinum
Early 2000s Thai Art Deco Dangle Earrings
Amethyst, Diamond, Emerald, Jade, Gold, Enamel
Early 2000s Italian Art Deco Dangle Earrings
Diamond, Onyx, 18k Gold, White Gold
Early 2000s Art Deco Dangle Earrings
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
Early 2000s Italian Artisan Dangle Earrings
Coral, Diamond, Cultured Pearl, 18k Gold, White Gold
Early 2000s Thai Art Deco Dangle Earrings
Diamond, Emerald, Jade, Ruby, Sapphire, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold
Early 2000s German Contemporary Dangle Earrings
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
Early 2000s Italian Modern Dangle Earrings
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
Early 2000s Italian Dangle Earrings
Agate, Coral, Onyx, Gold, 18k Gold
Early 2000s Thai Art Deco Dangle Earrings
Diamond, Emerald, Pearl, Ruby, Sapphire, Gold, 14k Gold, Enamel
Early 2000s Thai Art Deco Dangle Earrings
Diamond, Emerald, Jade, Gold, Enamel
Early 2000s Contemporary Dangle Earrings
Diamond, Platinum
Early 2000s Hong Kong Dangle Earrings
White Diamond, Diamond, Jade, 18k Gold, White Gold, Gold
Early 2000s Italian Modern Dangle Earrings
Diamond, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold
Early 2000s American Modern Dangle Earrings
Pearl, 14k Gold
Early 2000s English Art Deco Dangle Earrings
Diamond, Platinum
Early 2000s Italian Modern Dangle Earrings
Diamond, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold
Early 2000s Thai Art Deco Dangle Earrings
Diamond, Jade, Onyx, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Enamel
Early 2000s Thai Art Deco Dangle Earrings
Diamond, Jade, Ruby, Gold, Enamel
Early 2000s Italian Modern Dangle Earrings
Diamond, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold
Early 2000s Anglo-Indian Dangle Earrings
Diamond, Yellow Gold, Silver
Early 2000s Thai Art Deco Dangle Earrings
Amethyst, Diamond, Peridot, Gold, 18k Gold, Enamel
Early 2000s Italian Art Deco Dangle Earrings
Diamond, Jade, Onyx, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Enamel
Early 2000s Unknown Modern Dangle Earrings
Diamond, Freshwater Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Early 2000s American Dangle Earrings
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold
Early 2000s Thai Art Deco Dangle Earrings
Diamond, Jade, Blue Sapphire, Gold, 14k Gold, Enamel
Early 2000s Modern Dangle Earrings
Diamond, Kunzite, Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold
Early 2000s Thai Art Deco Dangle Earrings
Diamond, Jade, Ruby, Gold, 14k Gold, Enamel
Early 2000s Dangle Earrings
Diamond, Emerald, Platinum
Early 2000s Dangle Earrings
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, Gold
Early 2000s American Contemporary Dangle Earrings
Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Early 2000s American Retro Dangle Earrings
Diamond, Sapphire, 14k Gold
Early 2000s Italian Contemporary Dangle Earrings
Quartz, Gold, 18k Gold
Early 2000s Unknown Artisan Dangle Earrings
White Diamond, Emerald, 18k 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.