Dangle Earrings
1970s Italian Retro Vintage Dangle Earrings
Diamond, Pearl, Sapphire, Platinum
1980s European Retro Vintage Dangle Earrings
Diamond, Ruby, White Gold, 18k Gold
20th Century French Dangle Earrings
Gilt Metal
1980s Italian Vintage Dangle Earrings
18k Gold
1960s Etruscan Revival Vintage Dangle Earrings
Amethyst, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Late 20th Century Unknown Art Deco Dangle Earrings
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
1960s Italian Retro Vintage Dangle Earrings
Diamond, Jade, Onyx, Platinum
Mid-20th Century Italian Art Deco Dangle Earrings
Diamond, White Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, 9k Gold,...
1920s Art Deco Vintage Dangle Earrings
Diamond, 18k Gold
Late 20th Century Dangle Earrings
18k Gold
1990s Italian Dangle Earrings
1980s American Modernist Vintage Dangle Earrings
Gilt Metal
20th Century French Dangle Earrings
Gilt Metal
Early 20th Century European Belle Époque Dangle Earrings
Diamond, Garnet, 18k Gold, 14k Gold
1970s American Vintage Dangle Earrings
Rock Crystal, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
20th Century French Dangle Earrings
Gilt Metal
1980s Armenian Retro Vintage Dangle Earrings
Diamond, 14k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold
Mid-20th Century European Victorian Dangle Earrings
Ruby, 18k Gold
1970s Vintage Dangle Earrings
Diamond, Jade, 18k Gold, White Gold
1970s Italian Retro Vintage Dangle Earrings
Diamond, Sapphire, Turquoise, Platinum
1950s Armenian Retro Vintage Dangle Earrings
14k Gold, Rose Gold
1920s Art Deco Vintage Dangle Earrings
18k Gold
Early 2000s Dangle Earrings
Diamond, Yellow Sapphire, Platinum
1960s Unknown Vintage Dangle Earrings
Coral
1910s Unknown Edwardian Vintage Dangle Earrings
Diamond, 18k Gold, Platinum
Late 20th Century American Modern Dangle Earrings
Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Mid-20th Century Modern Dangle Earrings
Diamond, Cultured Pearl, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Early 2000s American Modern Dangle Earrings
Onyx, Base Metal
1990s French Dangle Earrings
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
1960s Italian Retro Vintage Dangle Earrings
Aquamarine, Diamond, Topaz, 9k Gold, White Gold
Mid-20th Century Unknown Contemporary Dangle Earrings
Diamond, 18k Gold, Enamel
1960s Vintage Dangle Earrings
18k Gold
Early 20th Century Dangle Earrings
Coral, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
1920s Art Deco Vintage Dangle Earrings
Diamond, White Diamond, Brown Diamond, Gold, White Gold, Platinum
Early 2000s Unknown Modern Dangle Earrings
Emerald, Pearl, 18k Gold
Early 2000s American Baroque Dangle Earrings
Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
1930s European Vintage Dangle Earrings
Late 20th Century American Modern Dangle Earrings
Diamond, Platinum
1980s French Vintage Dangle Earrings
1940s Swedish Art Deco Vintage Dangle Earrings
Diamond, 18k Gold
1960s Vintage Dangle Earrings
Jade, Silver
Late 20th Century American Modernist Dangle Earrings
Gold Plate
1980s Vintage Dangle Earrings
Diamond, Platinum
Early 2000s Art Deco Dangle Earrings
Diamond, Jade, Blue Sapphire, Gold, Enamel
1960s Art Deco Vintage Dangle Earrings
Diamond, Platinum
Mid-20th Century Unknown Modern Dangle Earrings
Amethyst, Diamond, White Diamond, Garnet, Iolite, Rhodolite, Gold, 18k G...
Early 1900s European Retro Antique Dangle Earrings
18k Gold
1980s French Art Deco Vintage Dangle Earrings
Gold Plate
1980s German Art Deco Vintage Dangle Earrings
Gold Plate
1960s Norwegian Vintage Dangle Earrings
Silver
1950s Russian Retro Vintage Dangle Earrings
Diamond, 14k Gold, Rose Gold
1940s Italian Retro Vintage Dangle Earrings
18k Gold, Rose Gold, Enamel
1960s Vintage Dangle Earrings
Jade, Silver
Mid-20th Century Italian Art Deco Dangle Earrings
Diamond, White Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, 9k Gold,...
1990s French Art Deco Dangle Earrings
Quartz, Gilt Metal
Late 20th Century Italian Art Nouveau Dangle Earrings
Agate, Diamond, White Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, 1...
1950s Swedish Retro Vintage Dangle Earrings
18k Gold
1980s Vintage Dangle Earrings
Diamond, White Diamond, Pearl, Gold, 14k Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yel...
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.