Dangle Earrings
2010s Indian Contemporary Dangle Earrings
Emerald, Silver, Sterling Silver
1930s American Vintage Dangle Earrings
Diamond, Jade, Onyx, 18k Gold, Platinum
2010s American Contemporary Dangle Earrings
Citrine, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s American Contemporary Dangle Earrings
Amethyst, Chrysophrase, Diamond, Peridot, 18k Gold
2010s Belgian Art Nouveau Dangle Earrings
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
2010s Dangle Earrings
Diamond, Sapphire, White Gold, 18k Gold
2010s American Modern Dangle Earrings
Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s American Contemporary Dangle Earrings
Gold, 18k Gold
2010s American Contemporary Dangle Earrings
Sterling Silver
2010s American Contemporary Dangle Earrings
Crystal
2010s Indian Victorian Dangle Earrings
Diamond, Blue Sapphire, 14k Gold, Silver
2010s American Contemporary Dangle Earrings
Pearl, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s Thai Contemporary Dangle Earrings
Amethyst, Pearl, Blue Sapphire, Pink Sapphire, Silver
2010s American Dangle Earrings
Yellow Diamond, 18k Gold
2010s American Contemporary Dangle Earrings
Sterling Silver
2010s Dangle Earrings
Diamond, Emerald, 14k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s American Contemporary Dangle Earrings
Diamond, Blue Sapphire, White Gold, Platinum
2010s Contemporary Dangle Earrings
Blue Sapphire, Sterling Silver, White Gold, Vermeil, Rhodium
2010s Hong Kong Contemporary Dangle Earrings
Diamond, Emerald, Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
2010s American Arts and Crafts Dangle Earrings
Turquoise, Yellow Gold, 14k Gold
2010s Greek Modern Dangle Earrings
Blue Topaz, Diamond, Topaz, White Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
2010s Contemporary Dangle Earrings
Diamond, Sapphire, Rose Gold
2010s American Dangle Earrings
Turquoise, Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s American Modern Dangle Earrings
Emerald, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s Thai Modern Dangle Earrings
Diamond, White Diamond, Morganite, Rose Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
2010s Thai Art Deco Dangle Earrings
Diamond, Opal, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold, Enamel
2010s Contemporary Dangle Earrings
Diamond, Garnet, 14k Gold
2010s American Contemporary Dangle Earrings
Sterling Silver
2010s Italian Dangle Earrings
Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold
2010s American Contemporary Dangle Earrings
Amethyst, Brown Diamond, Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s American Contemporary Dangle Earrings
Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s Italian Dangle Earrings
Citrine, Apatite, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s American Dangle Earrings
Freshwater Pearl, Cultured Pearl, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s American Contemporary Dangle Earrings
Gold, 18k Gold
2010s American Contemporary Dangle Earrings
Sapphire, Yellow Sapphire, Oriental Pearl, Natural Pearl, Freshwater Pea...
2010s Thai Contemporary Dangle Earrings
Yellow Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold
2010s American Contemporary Dangle Earrings
Diamond, Brown Diamond, Morganite, Pearl, 14k Gold
2010s Dangle Earrings
Diamond, 18k Gold, Sterling Silver
2010s Thai Contemporary Dangle Earrings
Aquamarine, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
2010s Dangle Earrings
Diamond, Yellow Sapphire, 18k Gold, Platinum
2010s Contemporary Dangle Earrings
Pearl, Freshwater Pearl, Sapphire, Gold, White Gold
2010s Thai Art Deco Dangle Earrings
Blue Sapphire, Turquoise, Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Enamel
2010s Italian Modern Dangle Earrings
Diamond, White Diamond, Topaz, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
2010s American Contemporary Dangle Earrings
Agate, Multi-gemstone, Onyx, Pearl, Topaz, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s American Contemporary Dangle Earrings
Amethyst, Sapphire, Yellow Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s Thai Contemporary Dangle Earrings
Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold, White Gold
2010s German Aesthetic Movement Dangle Earrings
Rubelite, Tourmaline, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Gold
2010s American Artisan Dangle Earrings
Quartz
2010s Contemporary Dangle Earrings
Diamond, 14k Gold, Rose Gold
2010s Dangle Earrings
2010s Thai Contemporary Dangle Earrings
Amethyst, Pink Sapphire, Rose Gold, Silver
2010s Hong Kong Contemporary Dangle Earrings
Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
2010s Turkish Modern Dangle Earrings
Amethyst, Diamond, Tanzanite, 14k Gold
2010s Dangle Earrings
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s Indian Dangle Earrings
14k Gold
2010s Dangle Earrings
2010s American Contemporary Dangle Earrings
Diamond, Onyx, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s American Contemporary Dangle Earrings
Sterling Silver
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.