Dangle Earrings
1980s German Art Nouveau Vintage Dangle Earrings
Gold Plate
19th Century Unknown Victorian Antique Dangle Earrings
Garnet, Pearl, Gold, 10k Gold, Yellow Gold
1980s Vintage Dangle Earrings
Turquoise, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
1870s Antique Dangle Earrings
1980s French Artisan Vintage Dangle Earrings
1980s European Modern Vintage Dangle Earrings
Gold, 14k Gold
1980s Vintage Dangle Earrings
Aquamarine, Diamond, Platinum
1820s English George III Antique Dangle Earrings
Garnet, Gold, 15k Gold
1980s Vintage Dangle Earrings
Late 19th Century French Napoleon III Antique Dangle Earrings
Diamond, 18k Gold
1980s Italian Retro Vintage Dangle Earrings
Diamond, Emerald, Onyx, 14k Gold, White Gold
1980s Vintage Dangle Earrings
1980s German Art Deco Vintage Dangle Earrings
Gold Plate
1980s American Contemporary Vintage Dangle Earrings
Mixed Metal
1820s English Georgian Antique Dangle Earrings
Gold, 15k Gold, Enamel
1980s French Vintage Dangle Earrings
Pearl, Gold Plate
1980s French Modern Vintage Dangle Earrings
Crystal, Other, Gold Plate
1890s Late Victorian Antique Dangle Earrings
Diamond, Lapis Lazuli, Gold
Early 19th Century French Empire Antique Dangle Earrings
Citrine, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
1830s English Georgian Antique Dangle Earrings
Chrysophrase, Gold, 15k Gold
1980s Italian Art Nouveau Vintage Dangle Earrings
Gold Plate
1980s French Vintage Dangle Earrings
Gold Plate
1980s French Art Deco Vintage Dangle Earrings
Pearl, Gold Plate
1880s European Antique Dangle Earrings
Silver, Enamel
Mid-19th Century European Early Victorian Antique Dangle Earrings
14k Gold, Enamel
1880s American Late Victorian Antique Dangle Earrings
Gold-filled
1880s Antique Dangle Earrings
Sapphire, 10k Gold
1980s American Modern Vintage Dangle Earrings
1980s South American Vintage Dangle Earrings
Sterling Silver
Late 19th Century Unknown Etruscan Revival Antique Dangle Earrings
Pearl, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
1980s French Anglo-Indian Vintage Dangle Earrings
Bronze, Gilt Metal
1820s English Georgian Antique Dangle Earrings
Diamond, Gold, Silver
19th Century Spanish Victorian Antique Dangle Earrings
Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
1980s Italian Modernist Vintage Dangle Earrings
1980s French Vintage Dangle Earrings
Diamond, Yellow Gold
1980s Unknown Vintage Dangle Earrings
14k Gold
1980s French Artist Vintage Dangle Earrings
Mixed Metal
1980s American Art Deco Vintage Dangle Earrings
Mixed Metal
Late 19th Century Unknown Victorian Antique Dangle Earrings
Pearl, Diamond, Gold, Yellow Gold, 14k Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
1880s Unknown Victorian Antique Dangle Earrings
Garnet, 14k Gold, Rose Gold
1890s European High Victorian Antique Dangle Earrings
Gold, 18k Gold
19th Century Unknown Victorian Antique Dangle Earrings
Coral, Gold, Yellow Gold, 10k Gold
1850s Antique Dangle Earrings
Mid-19th Century Russian Victorian Antique Dangle Earrings
Diamond, Blue Sapphire, 14k Gold
Mid-19th Century Victorian Antique Dangle Earrings
Onyx, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Gold
1880s Unknown Art Nouveau Antique Dangle Earrings
Onyx, Gold
1890s Antique Dangle Earrings
Late 19th Century British Victorian Antique Dangle Earrings
Diamond, Peridot, Gold, Silver
1880s American Victorian Antique Dangle Earrings
Gold, Enamel
Early 19th Century North American Modern Antique Dangle Earrings
Diamond, Yellow Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
1980s Italian Modern Vintage Dangle Earrings
1980s American Modern Vintage Dangle Earrings
1980s American Modern Vintage Dangle Earrings
Quartz, Brass, Gold Plate
1820s French George IV Antique Dangle Earrings
Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
1890s German Art Nouveau Antique Dangle Earrings
18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver, Enamel, Gold
Late 19th Century Victorian Antique Dangle Earrings
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Sterling Silver, Gold
1980s Unknown Modernist Vintage Dangle Earrings
1980s Unknown Modernist Vintage 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.