Dangle Earrings
2010s American Artisan Dangle Earrings
18k Gold, Gold
2010s American Contemporary Dangle Earrings
Diamond, Garnet, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s French Artist Dangle Earrings
2010s European Modern Dangle Earrings
Diamond, Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold
2010s Dutch Modern Dangle Earrings
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s Italian Modern Dangle Earrings
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s Dangle Earrings
Diamond, Peridot, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s Asian Contemporary Dangle Earrings
Diamond, Tanzanite, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold
1930s Danish Art Deco Vintage Dangle Earrings
Emerald, 18k Gold
2010s Thai Art Deco Dangle Earrings
Diamond, Jade, White Gold, 14k Gold
2010s European Contemporary Dangle Earrings
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s Dangle Earrings
Sterling Silver, Brass
2010s Dangle Earrings
Sterling Silver
2010s Dangle Earrings
Sterling Silver
2010s British Dangle Earrings
Gold Plate, Sterling Silver
2010s Italian Modern Dangle Earrings
Diamond, White Diamond, Blue Topaz, Topaz, 18k Gold, White Gold
2010s Italian Contemporary Dangle Earrings
Pink Sapphire, Tourmaline, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
2010s Italian Modern Dangle Earrings
Diamond, Pearl, Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold
2010s Italian Contemporary Dangle Earrings
Brown Diamond, Peridot, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s European Art Nouveau Dangle Earrings
Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s North American Art Deco Dangle Earrings
Garnet, Pearl, Gold Plate
2010s Asian Contemporary Dangle Earrings
Diamond, Sapphire, Tsavorite, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s European Modern Dangle Earrings
Diamond, Paraiba, Platinum
2010s Dutch Modern Dangle Earrings
Diamond, Onyx, Ruby, 14k Gold, White Gold
2010s Scottish Contemporary Dangle Earrings
Gold, 18k Gold, 22k Gold, 24k Gold, Gold Plate, Vermeil, Silver, Silver ...
2010s Indian Contemporary Dangle Earrings
Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
2010s North American Native American Dangle Earrings
Turquoise, Sterling Silver
2010s American Modern Dangle Earrings
Aquamarine, Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
2010s European Baroque Dangle Earrings
Diamond, Peridot, Gold, 18k Gold
2010s American Art Deco Dangle Earrings
Gold, 14k Gold, 24k Gold, Gold-filled, Gold Plate, Brass
2010s Italian Retro Dangle Earrings
Diamond, Pearl, Sapphire, 14k Gold, Rose Gold
2010s American Art Deco Dangle Earrings
Gold, 14k Gold, 24k Gold, Gold-filled, Gold Plate, Brass
2010s American Dangle Earrings
White Diamond, Sapphire, White Gold
2010s Italian Dangle Earrings
Diamond, White Diamond, Platinum
2010s Italian Modern Dangle Earrings
Diamond, Quartz, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
2010s Art Deco Dangle Earrings
Diamond, Jade, Tourmaline, Gold, 14k Gold, Enamel
2010s American Contemporary Dangle Earrings
Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s Unknown Modern Dangle Earrings
Citrine, Sterling Silver
2010s British Romantic Dangle Earrings
Gold-filled
2010s Mexican Contemporary Dangle Earrings
Opal, Blue Sapphire, 14k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s Italian Modern Dangle Earrings
Diamond, Quartz, 18k Gold, White Gold
2010s British Romantic Dangle Earrings
Sterling Silver
2010s Italian Modern Dangle Earrings
Diamond, Pearl, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold
2010s Thai Contemporary Dangle Earrings
Amethyst, Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s Hong Kong Contemporary Dangle Earrings
Diamond, Jade, Tourmaline, 18k Gold, White Gold
2010s Thai Art Deco Dangle Earrings
Diamond, Jade, Ruby, 14k Gold
2010s French Modern Dangle Earrings
2010s American Dangle Earrings
Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
2010s Scottish Contemporary Dangle Earrings
Silver Plate, Sterling Silver, Silver, Vermeil, Gold Plate, 24k Gold, 22...
1930s Unknown Art Deco Vintage Dangle Earrings
Diamond, White Diamond, Platinum
2010s Dutch Modern Dangle Earrings
Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 14k Gold
2010s American Art Deco Dangle Earrings
Freshwater Pearl, Gold, 14k Gold, 24k Gold, Gold-filled, Gold Plate, Brass
2010s Italian Retro Dangle Earrings
Diamond, Emerald, Pearl, 18k Gold, White Gold
2010s Scottish Contemporary Dangle Earrings
Silver Plate, Sterling Silver, Silver, Vermeil, Gold Plate, 24k Gold, 22...
2010s Australian Artisan Dangle Earrings
Diamond, Garnet, Pearl, Sterling Silver
2010s Italian Retro Dangle Earrings
Diamond, Emerald, Pearl, 14k Gold, White Gold
2010s Dutch Modern Dangle Earrings
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s Australian Artist Dangle Earrings
Diamond, Jade, Pearl, 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.