Dangle Earrings
1970s Italian Retro Vintage Dangle Earrings
Amethyst, Diamond, Onyx, Tsavorite, Platinum
21st Century and Contemporary Hong Kong Modern Dangle Earrings
Diamond, White Diamond, Rock Crystal, Ruby, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Gold
1960s Italian Retro Vintage Dangle Earrings
Diamond, Pearl, Ruby, 14k Gold, White Gold
2010s American Contemporary Dangle Earrings
Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold
1980s Vintage Dangle Earrings
2010s Thai Art Deco Dangle Earrings
Diamond, Turquoise, Gold, 14k Gold, Enamel
2010s Thai Art Deco Dangle Earrings
Diamond, Pearl, Blue Sapphire, Turquoise, 14k Gold, White Gold
1880s American Victorian Antique Dangle Earrings
Sterling Silver
1980s Italian Retro Vintage Dangle Earrings
Aquamarine, Diamond, Pearl, Topaz, 14k Gold, White Gold
1970s French Vintage Dangle Earrings
Gilt Metal
2010s American Contemporary Dangle Earrings
Diamond, Topaz, Blue Topaz, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
1960s Italian Retro Vintage Dangle Earrings
Diamond, Emerald, Pearl, 9k Gold, Rose Gold, Silver
2010s American Contemporary Dangle Earrings
Diamond, Brown Diamond, Lapis Lazuli, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
20th Century French Dangle Earrings
Gilt Metal
21st Century and Contemporary Hong Kong Contemporary Dangle Earrings
Agate, Diamond, White Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Modern Dangle Earrings
Citrine, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Dangle Earrings
White Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold
1890s Swedish Empire Antique Dangle Earrings
Pearl, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Dangle Earrings
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold
1980s French Vintage Dangle Earrings
Base Metal, Gilt Metal
2010s Hong Kong Art Deco Dangle Earrings
Diamond, Jade, White Gold
1870s Unknown Victorian Antique Dangle Earrings
Emerald, Ruby, 14k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Artisan Dangle Earrings
Diamond, Turquoise, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Dangle Earrings
18k Gold
2010s American Contemporary Dangle Earrings
Quartz, Peridot, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s European Dangle Earrings
Amethyst, Gold Plate, Sterling Silver
2010s Thai Artisan Dangle Earrings
Diamond, Blue Sapphire, Turquoise, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Dangle Earrings
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
19th Century Unknown Victorian Antique Dangle Earrings
Amethyst, Gold-filled
1890s European Late Victorian Antique Dangle Earrings
Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold, Platinum
1980s Thai Art Deco Vintage Dangle Earrings
Diamond, Turquoise, Gold, Enamel
2010s American Contemporary Dangle Earrings
Diamond, Pearl, Sapphire, 14k Gold
2010s American Contemporary Dangle Earrings
Cultured Pearl, Sapphire, Pearl, 18k Gold
Mid-20th Century American Retro Dangle Earrings
14k Gold, Gold-filled
1870s French Late Victorian Antique Dangle Earrings
Cut Steel
1870s Unknown Antique Dangle Earrings
Diamond, Yellow Gold
2010s Contemporary Dangle Earrings
Diamond, Amethyst, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
1980s American Artisan Vintage Dangle Earrings
Gilt Metal
1980s German Art Deco Vintage Dangle Earrings
Silver Plate
2010s European Dangle Earrings
Cultured Pearl, Freshwater Pearl, Gold Plate, Sterling Silver
1960s Italian Retro Vintage Dangle Earrings
Diamond, Ruby, Turquoise, 9k Gold, Rose Gold, Silver
21st Century and Contemporary American Modernist Dangle Earrings
Zircon, Gold Plate, Silver, Sterling Silver
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Contemporary Dangle Earrings
Diamond, White Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
1990s American Dangle Earrings
Gilt Metal
Early 1900s American Edwardian Antique Dangle Earrings
14k Gold, Sterling Silver
1960s American Vintage Dangle Earrings
Gold Plate, Gilt Metal
1970s Italian Retro Vintage Dangle Earrings
Diamond, Topaz, Turquoise, 14k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold
2010s Italian Retro Dangle Earrings
Diamond, Sapphire, Turquoise, 14k Gold, White Gold
2010s Thai Art Deco Dangle Earrings
Diamond, Pearl, Blue Sapphire, Gold, 14k Gold, Enamel
21st Century and Contemporary American Native American Dangle Earrings
1970s Italian Retro Vintage Dangle Earrings
Diamond, Pearl, Turquoise, Platinum
2010s American Contemporary Dangle Earrings
Diamond, Onyx, Topaz, 18k Gold
1990s Dutch Modern Dangle Earrings
Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold
1970s Italian Retro Vintage Dangle Earrings
Diamond, Pearl, Sapphire, Platinum
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Contemporary Dangle Earrings
Opal, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Late 20th Century Italian Modern Dangle Earrings
Coral, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s American Artist Dangle Earrings
Multi-gemstone, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Pink Sapphire, Yellow Sapphire,...
20th Century Dangle Earrings
Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s Israeli Art Deco Dangle Earrings
Diamond, Tanzanite, 14k Gold, White Gold
1860s French Victorian Antique Dangle Earrings
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.