Dangle Earrings
1990s Dangle Earrings
Early 2000s Italian Modern Dangle Earrings
1990s French Contemporary Dangle Earrings
Gold Plate, Mixed Metal
1990s French Art Deco Dangle Earrings
Early 2000s French Artisan Dangle Earrings
1990s French Anglo-Indian Dangle Earrings
Gold Plate, Brass, Bronze, Enamel, Gilt Metal
1990s Dangle Earrings
Sterling Silver
1990s European Dangle Earrings
1990s French Dangle Earrings
Gold Plate
Early 2000s French Modernist Dangle Earrings
Early 2000s Dangle Earrings
Early 2000s Dangle Earrings
1990s Dangle Earrings
Early 2000s Danish Modernist Dangle Earrings
1990s French Anglo-Indian Dangle Earrings
Bronze, Gilt Metal
1990s American Modernist Dangle Earrings
Early 2000s Modern Dangle Earrings
Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
1990s French Romantic Dangle Earrings
Early 2000s Dangle Earrings
Amethyst, Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
1990s Italian Contemporary Dangle Earrings
Gold, 18k Gold, Rhodium
Early 2000s Dangle Earrings
Amethyst, Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
Early 2000s Dangle Earrings
1990s French Dangle Earrings
Gold Plate
Early 2000s American Contemporary Dangle Earrings
Ruby, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold
Early 2000s Dangle Earrings
Diamond, Jade, Tourmaline, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Early 2000s Dangle Earrings
Diamond, Spinel, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Early 2000s Italian Artisan Dangle Earrings
Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold
1990s Dangle Earrings
Early 2000s French Artisan Dangle Earrings
1990s Dangle Earrings
Hematite, Sterling Silver
Early 2000s Dangle Earrings
Citrine, Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
Early 2000s Dangle Earrings
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver
Early 2000s Dangle Earrings
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
Early 2000s American Dangle Earrings
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Early 2000s American Dangle Earrings
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Early 2000s Dangle Earrings
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Palladium
Early 2000s Thai Dangle Earrings
Diamond, Moonstone, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
Early 2000s Dangle Earrings
Tsavorite, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Early 2000s Thai Dangle Earrings
Diamond, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
Early 2000s Swiss Contemporary Dangle Earrings
Diamond, Black Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
Early 2000s Italian Art Deco Dangle Earrings
Crystal, White Diamond, Rock Crystal, Rubelite, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Early 2000s Dangle Earrings
Sterling Silver
Early 2000s French Artisan Dangle Earrings
Early 2000s French Artisan Dangle Earrings
Early 2000s Italian Artisan Dangle Earrings
Early 2000s French Artisan Dangle Earrings
Early 2000s French Artisan Dangle Earrings
1990s French Modern Dangle Earrings
Gilt Metal
1990s American Retro Dangle Earrings
Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Early 2000s French Modern Dangle Earrings
Early 2000s Italian Dangle Earrings
Early 2000s Italian Modern Dangle Earrings
Diamond, White Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
Early 2000s Italian Modern Dangle Earrings
1990s French Baroque Revival Dangle Earrings
Gilt Metal
Early 2000s French Modern Dangle Earrings
Early 2000s Unknown Modern Dangle Earrings
Diamond, White Diamond, Emerald, Sapphire, Pink Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold...
Early 2000s English Modern Dangle Earrings
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
1990s Italian Modern 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.