Dangle Earrings
1770s Portuguese Georgian Antique Dangle Earrings
Quartz, Rock Crystal, Silver
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Dangle Earrings
Diamond, White Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Victorian Dangle Earrings
Diamond, White Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s Dangle Earrings
Quartz, 14k Gold, White Gold
2010s Swiss Contemporary Dangle Earrings
Diamond, South Sea Pearl, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s American Dangle Earrings
Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Dangle Earrings
Ruby, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold
1960s French Vintage Dangle Earrings
Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Platinum
2010s American Contemporary Dangle Earrings
Ruby, Pink Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Dangle Earrings
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold
2010s Dangle Earrings
Quartz, 10k Gold, Sterling Silver
21st Century and Contemporary North American Artisan Dangle Earrings
Aquamarine, Diamond, Ruby, Multi-gemstone, 18k Gold, White Gold, Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Dangle Earrings
Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Dangle Earrings
Quartz, Yellow Gold, 10k Gold, Silver
Late 20th Century Art Deco Dangle Earrings
Diamond, White Diamond, Pearl, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Silver
2010s American Contemporary Dangle Earrings
Diamond, Quartz, Peridot, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Mid-20th Century Italian Art Deco Dangle Earrings
Diamond, White Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold...
21st Century and Contemporary American Artisan Dangle Earrings
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Sterling Silver
2010s Italian Contemporary Dangle Earrings
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold
2010s British Romantic Dangle Earrings
Tourmaline, Tsavorite, Pink Sapphire, Sapphire, Ruby, White Diamond, Dia...
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Dangle Earrings
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold
2010s North American Contemporary Dangle Earrings
Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Modern Dangle Earrings
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Gold
Early 2000s Thai Art Deco Dangle Earrings
Diamond, Jade, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Enamel
2010s Dangle Earrings
Diamond, Quartz, Rose Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Modernist Dangle Earrings
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold
2010s American Contemporary Dangle Earrings
Diamond, Quartz, Amethyst, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s Turkish Modern Dangle Earrings
Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold
2010s Thai Contemporary Dangle Earrings
Pearl, Ruby, Gold, 14k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Dangle Earrings
Diamond, Ruby, White Gold, 14k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Dangle Earrings
Coral, Ruby, Turquoise, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Dangle Earrings
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold
2010s British Modern Dangle Earrings
Ruby, Diamond, Platinum
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Dangle Earrings
Ruby, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Contemporary Dangle Earrings
Quartz, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Early 2000s Thai Art Deco Dangle Earrings
Diamond, Jade, Ruby, Gold, 14k Gold, Enamel
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Artisan Dangle Earrings
Pearl, Ruby, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver
2010s American Contemporary Dangle Earrings
Black Diamond, Quartz, 14k Gold
Late 20th Century Art Deco Dangle Earrings
Diamond, White Diamond, Ruby, Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, Silver
2010s Thai Artisan Dangle Earrings
Ruby, Tourmaline, Silver
2010s Australian Artisan Dangle Earrings
Diamond, Natural Pearl, Quartz, Gold, 9k Gold, Sterling Silver
2010s American Contemporary Dangle Earrings
Ruby, Yellow Gold
20th Century Swiss Artisan Dangle Earrings
Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Artisan Dangle Earrings
Quartz, Tourmaline, Gold, 22k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Art Deco Dangle Earrings
Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Sapphire, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Gold
Late 19th Century Victorian Antique Dangle Earrings
Quartz, Gold
2010s American Contemporary Dangle Earrings
Diamond, Ruby, Tourmaline, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s American Contemporary Dangle Earrings
Amethyst, Diamond, Peridot, Quartz, Gold
2010s Thai Contemporary Dangle Earrings
Diamond, Pearl, Ruby, Blue Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold
Mid-20th Century Italian Art Deco Dangle Earrings
Diamond, White Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, 9k Gold,...
21st Century and Contemporary American Artisan Dangle Earrings
Citrine, Garnet, Quartz, Tourmaline, 22k Gold
2010s Indian Art Deco Dangle Earrings
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold
2010s Italian Contemporary Dangle Earrings
Diamond, Pearl, Quartz, White Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, White ...
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Dangle Earrings
Quartz, Yellow Gold, Gold, 18k Gold
20th Century European Artisan Dangle Earrings
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
1970s Italian Retro Vintage Dangle Earrings
Amethyst, Diamond, Onyx, Quartz, Sapphire, Topaz, Platinum
1960s Italian Retro Vintage Dangle Earrings
Coral, Diamond, Ruby, Platinum
1930s Thai Art Deco Vintage Dangle Earrings
Diamond, Ruby, Turquoise, Gold, 18k 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.