Dangle Earrings
1960s Italian Vintage Dangle Earrings
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold
1940s Vintage Dangle Earrings
Diamond, Morganite, Platinum
1930s American Art Deco Vintage Dangle Earrings
Hematite, Sterling Silver
1930s French Art Deco Vintage Dangle Earrings
Base Metal
1990s Italian Retro Dangle Earrings
Coral, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
1940s American Vintage Dangle Earrings
Gilt Metal
Late 20th Century Italian Retro Dangle Earrings
Pearl, Yellow Gold
Early 20th Century Hungarian Art Nouveau Dangle Earrings
Amethyst, Sterling Silver
1960s Italian Vintage Dangle Earrings
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold
Late 20th Century Italian Retro Dangle Earrings
Coral, Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
Early 20th Century Dangle Earrings
Turquoise, Gold, Yellow Gold, 14k Gold
Early 20th Century American Dangle Earrings
Amethyst, Aquamarine, Garnet, Peridot, Ruby, 18k Gold
1970s American Modernist Vintage Dangle Earrings
Brass
Early 20th Century Dangle Earrings
Chalcedony, Diamond, Platinum
20th Century American Dangle Earrings
Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold
Mid-20th Century Dangle Earrings
Diamond, Pearl, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold
Late 20th Century American Dangle Earrings
White Diamond, 18k Gold
Early 20th Century German Art Deco Dangle Earrings
Silver
1980s American Baroque Revival Vintage Dangle Earrings
Early 20th Century American Modernist Dangle Earrings
1990s Italian Dangle Earrings
18k Gold
Late 20th Century Italian Retro Dangle Earrings
Other, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Late 20th Century Italian Retro Dangle Earrings
Diamond, Onyx, 18k Gold, White Gold
1970s Mexican Vintage Dangle Earrings
1930s Vintage Dangle Earrings
Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
Mid-20th Century Dangle Earrings
Amethyst, Diamond, Platinum
1970s Italian Retro Vintage Dangle Earrings
Diamond, Emerald, Pearl, 14k Gold, White Gold, Rose Gold
1960s Art Deco Vintage Dangle Earrings
Aquamarine, Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
1980s American Vintage Dangle Earrings
Gilt Metal
Late 20th Century Dangle Earrings
Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
Early 20th Century Dangle Earrings
Diamond, Jade, Natural Pearl, Platinum
1970s Italian Retro Vintage Dangle Earrings
Blue Sapphire, Sapphire, Yellow Sapphire, Diamond, Amethyst, Gold, White...
1950s Vintage Dangle Earrings
Diamond, Quartz, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold
Late 20th Century Italian Retro Dangle Earrings
Pearl, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
20th Century American Dangle Earrings
Diamond, 14k Gold
20th Century French Dangle Earrings
Gilt Metal
1990s Italian Dangle Earrings
Coral, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
20th Century Dangle Earrings
Coral, Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
1960s American Modern Vintage Dangle Earrings
Crystal, Gold Plate
Late 20th Century Italian Retro Dangle Earrings
Other, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Late 20th Century Italian Retro Dangle Earrings
Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Blue Sapphire, 14k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold...
1950s French Vintage Dangle Earrings
Gilt Metal
20th Century American Dangle Earrings
Diamond, 14k Gold
Mid-20th Century Dangle Earrings
Quartz, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Gold
Mid-20th Century Indian Dangle Earrings
Diamond, Ruby, Gold
1990s Italian Dangle Earrings
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
1950s American Vintage Dangle Earrings
Sterling Silver
1940s American Vintage Dangle Earrings
1970s American Vintage Dangle Earrings
18k Gold
Late 20th Century Italian Retro Dangle Earrings
Other, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
20th Century French Dangle Earrings
Gilt Metal
Mid-20th Century Dangle Earrings
Ruby, Diamond, Platinum
1940s French Vintage Dangle Earrings
Gilt Metal
1950s American Vintage Dangle Earrings
Base Metal
20th Century American Dangle Earrings
Diamond, 18k Gold
Late 20th Century Italian Retro Dangle Earrings
Pearl, 18k Gold
Early 20th Century Unknown Dangle Earrings
Diamond, Quartz, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold
1940s Vintage Dangle Earrings
Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, White 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.