Dangle Earrings
Early 2000s American Dangle Earrings
Pearl, Cultured Pearl, Natural Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
1970s Swedish Vintage Dangle Earrings
Pearl, Silver
Late 20th Century Art Deco Dangle Earrings
Diamond, White Diamond, Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold, Silver
21st Century and Contemporary American Artisan Dangle Earrings
Amethyst, Crystal, Opal, South Sea Pearl, Gold, 14k Gold, 18k Gold
2010s Asian Artisan Dangle Earrings
Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Dangle Earrings
Opal, Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold
2010s Swedish Dangle Earrings
Pearl, Silver
2010s Italian Retro Dangle Earrings
Diamond, Emerald, Onyx, Pearl, 14k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Dangle Earrings
Oriental Pearl, Ruby, Cultured Pearl, Pearl, White Diamond, Diamond, Ste...
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Artisan Dangle Earrings
Diamond, Pearl, Tourmaline, 18k Gold, Silver, Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Dangle Earrings
Diamond, Pearl, White Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Dangle Earrings
Pearl, 18k Gold
Mid-20th Century Dangle Earrings
Diamond, Pearl, Blue Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold
2010s Italian Artist Dangle Earrings
Pearl, Gold Plate
1970s Italian Retro Vintage Dangle Earrings
Diamond, Emerald, Pearl, 14k Gold, Rose Gold, Silver
2010s Dangle Earrings
Pearl, Sapphire, Yellow Gold
2010s Italian Neoclassical Dangle Earrings
Pearl, Gold Plate, Sterling Silver
2010s Dangle Earrings
Pearl, Sapphire, Yellow Gold
2010s European Art Deco Dangle Earrings
Carnelian, Onyx, Pearl, Vermeil
2010s American Contemporary Dangle Earrings
Aquamarine, Pearl, Freshwater Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold
2010s Japanese Art Nouveau Dangle Earrings
Diamond, Pearl, Yellow Gold
2010s Contemporary Dangle Earrings
South Sea Pearl, 18k Gold
1970s Spanish Modern Vintage Dangle Earrings
Diamond, Pearl, South Sea Pearl, 18k Gold, White Gold
2010s Unknown Artisan Dangle Earrings
Pearl, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Art Deco Dangle Earrings
Diamond, Pearl, Spinel, 18k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Contemporary Dangle Earrings
Amethyst, Pearl, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s Italian Retro Dangle Earrings
Diamond, South Sea Pearl, 18k Gold, White Gold
2010s American Contemporary Dangle Earrings
Pearl, Freshwater Pearl, 14k Gold, 24k Gold, Gold-filled, Gold Plate
Early 20th Century Dangle Earrings
Crystal, Diamond, Lapis Lazuli, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold
Mid-20th Century Dangle Earrings
Diamond, Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Art Deco Dangle Earrings
Diamond, White Diamond, Pearl, Cultured Pearl, Freshwater Pearl, 9k Gold...
21st Century and Contemporary Dangle Earrings
Diamond, Pearl, White Gold
1960s Vintage Dangle Earrings
Diamond, Cultured Pearl, 18k Gold, Platinum
2010s American Art Deco Dangle Earrings
Pearl, Freshwater Pearl, Gold, 14k Gold, 24k Gold, Gold-filled, Gold Plate
21st Century and Contemporary Dangle Earrings
Diamond, Cultured Pearl, Platinum
1970s Italian Retro Vintage Dangle Earrings
Agate, Diamond, Lapis Lazuli, Onyx, Platinum
Late 20th Century Art Deco Dangle Earrings
Lapis Lazuli, Topaz, Blue Topaz, Rhodium, Silver, Sterling Silver
Late 20th Century American Dangle Earrings
Diamond, Moonstone, Cultured Pearl, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s Australian Contemporary Dangle Earrings
Pearl, Diamond, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Hong Kong Contemporary Dangle Earrings
Diamond, South Sea Pearl, 14k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Artisan Dangle Earrings
Pearl, Tourmaline, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s Greek Contemporary Dangle Earrings
Diamond, Pearl, Emerald, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s American Artist Dangle Earrings
Lapis Lazuli, Gold, 18k Gold, 22k Gold, Yellow Gold, Mixed Metal
2010s Indian Edwardian Dangle Earrings
Diamond, Emerald, Pearl, Natural Pearl, Sterling Silver
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Contemporary Dangle Earrings
Freshwater Pearl, Ruby, 9k Gold, Rose Gold
20th Century Dangle Earrings
Black Pearl, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
1880s Victorian Antique Dangle Earrings
Natural Pearl, Yellow Gold
Late 20th Century North American Victorian Dangle Earrings
Cultured Pearl, 14k Gold
19th Century French Napoleon III Antique Dangle Earrings
Pearl, Enamel, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s American Contemporary Dangle Earrings
Diamond, Brown Diamond, Lapis Lazuli, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Artisan Dangle Earrings
Pearl, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
1980s Italian Retro Vintage Dangle Earrings
Diamond, Pearl, Sapphire, 14k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold
1970s Italian Retro Vintage Dangle Earrings
Diamond, Pearl, 14k Gold, White Gold
Early 2000s Italian Modern Dangle Earrings
South Sea Pearl, Pearl, Emerald, White Diamond, Diamond, Yellow Gold, 18...
Late 20th Century Contemporary Dangle Earrings
Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Contemporary Dangle Earrings
Carnelian, Freshwater Pearl, 9k Gold, Rose Gold
Late 20th Century Art Deco Dangle Earrings
Diamond, White Diamond, Pearl, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Silver
2010s American Contemporary Dangle Earrings
Pearl, 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.