Dangle Earrings
1990s Dangle Earrings
Early 2000s Italian Modern Dangle Earrings
Diamond, White Diamond, 14k Gold
Early 2000s Italian Dangle Earrings
Early 2000s Thai Art Deco Dangle Earrings
Diamond, Pearl, Ruby, White Gold, Enamel
1990s American Modern Dangle Earrings
Mixed Metal
Early 2000s French Modern Dangle Earrings
Early 2000s French Art Deco Dangle Earrings
1990s Italian Modern Dangle Earrings
Diamond, Tourmaline, 18k Gold
1990s American Dangle Earrings
Gilt Metal
Early 2000s Italian Retro Dangle Earrings
Agate, Diamond, Ruby, Yellow Gold, Silver
1990s Dangle Earrings
Early 2000s Italian Modern Dangle Earrings
1990s Dangle Earrings
1990s French Modern Dangle Earrings
Silver Plate
1990s Art Deco Dangle Earrings
Diamond, Spinel
Early 2000s French Modern Dangle Earrings
1990s North American Modern Dangle Earrings
Diamond, Turquoise, White Gold
Early 2000s French Modern Dangle Earrings
1990s Dangle Earrings
1990s Unknown Modern Dangle Earrings
1990s Unknown Artisan Dangle Earrings
1990s American Modern Dangle Earrings
Diamond, White Diamond, Opal, Platinum
Early 2000s French Modernist Dangle Earrings
Enamel
Early 2000s Dangle Earrings
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
1990s Chinese Art Deco Dangle Earrings
Diamond, Pearl, Blue Sapphire, Gold, 14k Gold
1990s Chinese Arts and Crafts Dangle Earrings
Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold, White Gold
1990s Unknown Modernist Dangle Earrings
1990s Chinese Arts and Crafts Dangle Earrings
Diamond, Blue Sapphire, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold
1990s Chinese Arts and Crafts Dangle Earrings
Diamond, Ruby, White Gold
1990s Thai Arts and Crafts Dangle Earrings
Diamond, Blue Sapphire, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold
1990s Chinese Arts and Crafts Dangle Earrings
Diamond, Blue Sapphire, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold
Early 2000s Chinese Art Deco Dangle Earrings
Diamond, Blue Sapphire, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold
Early 2000s French Modern Dangle Earrings
Early 2000s Modern Dangle Earrings
Amethyst, White Gold
Early 2000s Chinese Arts and Crafts Dangle Earrings
Diamond, Turquoise, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold
Early 2000s Thai Art Deco Dangle Earrings
Diamond, Emerald, Sapphire, Turquoise, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold
1990s North American Modern Dangle Earrings
Diamond, White Gold
1990s Dangle Earrings
Early 2000s Chinese Arts and Crafts Dangle Earrings
Diamond, Blue Sapphire, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold
1990s Dangle Earrings
Amethyst, Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Early 2000s Unknown Artist Dangle Earrings
Silver
Early 2000s Thai Art Deco Dangle Earrings
Onyx, Ruby, Jade, Emerald, Diamond, Enamel, 14k Gold, Gold
Early 2000s Dangle Earrings
Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold
1990s Dangle Earrings
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
1990s Italian Dangle Earrings
24k Gold
1990s Modern Dangle Earrings
Diamond, Yellow Sapphire, 18k Gold
Early 2000s Dangle Earrings
Diamond, Emerald, White Gold
1990s Italian Modern Dangle Earrings
Yellow Gold
1990s American Modern Dangle Earrings
Early 2000s Dangle Earrings
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Early 2000s French Modern Dangle Earrings
1990s American Modern Dangle Earrings
Early 2000s American Modern Dangle Earrings
Mixed Metal
1990s French Dangle Earrings
Pearl, Gold Plate, Gilt Metal
1990s American Retro Dangle Earrings
Yellow Gold, Gold, 14k Gold
Early 2000s Dangle Earrings
1990s Unknown Modern Dangle Earrings
Jade, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
1990s Italian Artisan Dangle Earrings
Diamond, Sapphire, White Gold, 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.