Dangle Earrings
1980s Italian Vintage Dangle Earrings
Gilt Metal
1980s French Vintage Dangle Earrings
Sterling Silver
1980s Vintage Dangle Earrings
Freshwater Pearl, 18k Gold
1980s Italian Retro Vintage Dangle Earrings
Coral, Diamond, 14k Gold, Rose Gold
1980s American Artisan Vintage Dangle Earrings
Garnet, 14k Gold, Sterling Silver, Gold
1980s French Vintage Dangle Earrings
1980s Unknown Retro Vintage Dangle Earrings
Opal, 14k Gold
1980s American Vintage Dangle Earrings
Amethyst, Garnet, Tourmaline
1980s Vintage Dangle Earrings
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
1980s Italian Vintage Dangle Earrings
1980s French Baroque Vintage Dangle Earrings
Bronze, Gilt Metal
1980s Unknown Vintage Dangle Earrings
Diamond, 14k Gold
1980s Italian Vintage Dangle Earrings
Gilt Metal
Excellent condition.
3.5" x 2.25" W.
1980s French Vintage Dangle Earrings
1980s Italian Retro Vintage Dangle Earrings
Coral, White Diamond, Onyx, Diamond, 14k Gold, Silver, Rose Gold
1980s American Vintage Dangle Earrings
Gilt Metal
1980s Unknown Artist Vintage Dangle Earrings
Enamel, Gilt Metal
1980s Italian Vintage Dangle Earrings
Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold
1980s American Modern Vintage Dangle Earrings
Gold Plate
1980s Italian Retro Vintage Dangle Earrings
Jade, Onyx, Emerald, Diamond, Coral, Gold, White Gold, 14k Gold
1980s American Modern Vintage Dangle Earrings
Gold Plate
1980s French Vintage Dangle Earrings
Gilt Metal
1980s American Vintage Dangle Earrings
Turquoise, Sterling Silver
1980s Etruscan Revival Vintage Dangle Earrings
Gold, Yellow Gold
1980s American Victorian Vintage Dangle Earrings
Late 18th Century American Artisan Antique Dangle Earrings
Pearl, 18k Gold, Silver, Gold, Yellow Gold
Late 18th Century Spanish Georgian Antique Dangle Earrings
Emerald, 15k Gold
1980s American Modern Vintage Dangle Earrings
1980s French Vintage Dangle Earrings
Gold Plate, Gilt Metal
1980s French Vintage Dangle Earrings
Gilt Metal
1980s Italian Vintage Dangle Earrings
Gilt Metal
1980s French Vintage Dangle Earrings
1980s American Vintage Dangle Earrings
Brass
1980s Italian Vintage Dangle Earrings
Diamond, Pearl, Sapphire, 14k Gold
1980s French Vintage Dangle Earrings
Gilt Metal
1980s Italian Vintage Dangle Earrings
Gilt Metal
1980s American Artisan Vintage Dangle Earrings
Gilt Metal
1980s French Vintage Dangle Earrings
Gilt Metal
1980s Italian Vintage Dangle Earrings
Gold Plate, Gilt Metal
1980s American Baroque Revival Vintage Dangle Earrings
1980s American Victorian Vintage Dangle Earrings
14k Gold
1980s French Vintage Dangle Earrings
Enamel, Gilt Metal
1980s French Vintage Dangle Earrings
Gilt Metal
1980s Vintage Dangle Earrings
1980s Italian Vintage Dangle Earrings
Gilt Metal
1980s American Modern Vintage Dangle Earrings
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
1980s American Modern Vintage Dangle Earrings
1980s Italian Vintage Dangle Earrings
Carnelian, Hematite, Gilt Metal
1980s French Vintage Dangle Earrings
Gilt Metal
1980s French Vintage Dangle Earrings
Gilt Metal, Base Metal
1980s American Modern Vintage Dangle Earrings
Gold Plate
1980s French Vintage Dangle Earrings
Gilt Metal
1980s French Vintage Dangle Earrings
Gilt Metal
1980s Modernist Vintage Dangle Earrings
Pearl, Silver, Sterling Silver
1980s American Vintage Dangle Earrings
Sterling Silver
1980s British Vintage Dangle Earrings
Gilt Metal, Gold Plate, Bronze, Enamel
1980s American Vintage Dangle Earrings
18k Gold
1980s American 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.