Dangle Earrings
Early 20th Century Unknown Art Deco Dangle Earrings
Diamond, Emerald, Platinum
20th Century Dangle Earrings
Diamond, Opal, 14k Gold, White Gold
1960s Italian Retro Vintage Dangle Earrings
Diamond, Onyx, Topaz, 9k Gold, Rose Gold, Silver
1980s Vintage Dangle Earrings
18k Gold, Gold, Rose Gold
Late 20th Century Dangle Earrings
Diamond, Quartz, Topaz, Yellow Beryl, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
1990s American Egyptian Revival Dangle Earrings
Citrine, Coral, Gold Plate
Late 20th Century Italian Art Nouveau Dangle Earrings
Diamond, White Diamond, Ruby, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold
1960s Italian Retro Vintage Dangle Earrings
Diamond, Sapphire, 14k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold
1940s American Retro Vintage Dangle Earrings
1980s French Modern Vintage Dangle Earrings
20th Century Unknown Retro Dangle Earrings
Diamond, 18k Gold
Early 1900s Antique Dangle Earrings
1990s Dangle Earrings
Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold
Early 2000s Brazilian Contemporary Dangle Earrings
Tourmaline, Gold
1970s Austrian Retro Vintage Dangle Earrings
Garnet, 14k Gold
1930s Danish Art Deco Vintage Dangle Earrings
Emerald, 18k Gold
Early 1900s French Art Nouveau Antique Dangle Earrings
14k Gold, Enamel
1970s Italian Retro Vintage Dangle Earrings
Aquamarine, Diamond, Onyx, Topaz, Platinum
Late 20th Century Unknown Retro Dangle Earrings
Pearl, Turquoise, 18k Gold
1980s Unknown Art Deco Vintage Dangle Earrings
Silver Plate
Early 2000s Thai Art Deco Dangle Earrings
Diamond, Pearl, Ruby, Gold, 14k Gold, Enamel
20th Century Unknown Etruscan Revival Dangle Earrings
Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, 22k Gold
1950s American Artisan Vintage Dangle Earrings
Rhodium
20th Century Unknown Dangle Earrings
Mid-20th Century Dangle Earrings
Turquoise, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
1980s Vintage Dangle Earrings
White Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
1940s American Retro Vintage Dangle Earrings
Yellow Gold
1970s Italian Retro Vintage Dangle Earrings
Aquamarine, Diamond, Pearl, Topaz, 9k Gold, White Gold
20th Century Russian Arts and Crafts Dangle Earrings
Topaz, 14k Gold
20th Century Dangle Earrings
Diamond, 18k Gold
1970s French Modernist Vintage Dangle Earrings
Diamond, White Diamond, Tiger's Eye, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
1960s Italian Retro Vintage Dangle Earrings
Aquamarine, Diamond, Platinum
1960s English Retro Vintage Dangle Earrings
Amethyst, Yellow Gold, 9k Gold
20th Century Unknown Dangle Earrings
Diamond, Onyx, 18k Gold
1980s French Modern Vintage Dangle Earrings
Pearl, Gilt Metal
Early 2000s Dutch Modern Dangle Earrings
Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold, White Gold
1930s Unknown Art Deco Vintage Dangle Earrings
Diamond, White Diamond, Platinum
1960s Unknown Modern Vintage Dangle Earrings
Emerald, Pearl, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Sterling Silver
20th Century Dangle Earrings
Diamond, 18k Gold
1970s Italian Retro Vintage Dangle Earrings
Diamond, Pearl, Tsavorite, 14k Gold, Rose Gold
Early 2000s Thai Art Deco Dangle Earrings
Sapphire, Diamond, Emerald, Jade, Ruby, Gold, 14k Gold, Enamel
Late 20th Century Dangle Earrings
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
Early 2000s Dutch Modern Dangle Earrings
Chrysophrase, 18k Gold, White Gold
Early 20th Century Dangle Earrings
Diamond, Emerald, Platinum, Gold, 18k Gold
1960s European Retro Vintage Dangle Earrings
18k Gold
1930s German Art Deco Vintage Dangle Earrings
Diamond, 14k Gold, Silver
20th Century Chinese Art Deco Dangle Earrings
Diamond, Emerald, Opal, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Late 20th Century American Contemporary Dangle Earrings
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold, Gold
1970s Italian Retro Vintage Dangle Earrings
Aquamarine, Diamond, Topaz, Turquoise, 14k Gold, White Gold
1990s American Retro Dangle Earrings
Jade, Gold, 14k Gold, Rose Gold
1970s Thai Art Deco Vintage Dangle Earrings
Jade, Lapis Lazuli, Coral, Diamond, Emerald, Gold, Enamel, 18k Gold
Early 2000s Thai Art Deco Dangle Earrings
Diamond, Emerald, Pearl, Ruby, Sapphire, Gold, 14k Gold
20th Century French Dangle Earrings
Gilt Metal
20th Century French Dangle Earrings
1980s North American Vintage Dangle Earrings
Diamond, 14k Gold, Sterling Silver
1970s Italian Retro Vintage Dangle Earrings
Aquamarine, Diamond, Topaz, Turquoise, Platinum
1980s French Art Deco Vintage Dangle Earrings
Gold Plate
1980s Thai Art Deco Vintage Dangle Earrings
Diamond, Emerald, Jade, Ruby, Gold, Enamel
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.