Dangle Earrings
2010s American Contemporary Dangle Earrings
Chalcedony, Diamond, Pearl, Topaz, Blue Topaz, 18k Gold
1990s French Dangle Earrings
Late 20th Century French Modern Dangle Earrings
Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, White Gold, 18k Gold
1970s Retro Vintage Dangle Earrings
Aquamarine, Diamond, Pearl, Platinum
21st Century and Contemporary Dangle Earrings
Diamond, Peridot, 10k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s Italian Retro Dangle Earrings
Aquamarine, Diamond, Pearl, Topaz, 9k Gold, Rose Gold, Silver
Mid-20th Century American Dangle Earrings
Sterling Silver
Mid-20th Century Indian Dangle Earrings
18k Gold
Early 2000s Italian Contemporary Dangle Earrings
Coral, Diamond, Jade, Onyx, 14k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Dangle Earrings
Blue Sapphire, Pink Sapphire, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Dangle Earrings
Diamond, Gold, White Gold
20th Century Italian Dangle Earrings
Gilt Metal
21st Century and Contemporary American Artisan Dangle Earrings
Chrysophrase, South Sea Pearl, Gold, 14k Gold
1970s Japanese Modernist Vintage Dangle Earrings
Diamond, Pearl, White Diamond, Gold, White Gold, 18k Gold
2010s American Contemporary Dangle Earrings
Diamond, Tsavorite, Quartz, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Art Deco Dangle Earrings
Diamond, Pearl, Sapphire, 14k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Dangle Earrings
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Contemporary Dangle Earrings
Topaz, Yellow Gold
20th Century French Dangle Earrings
21st Century and Contemporary Dangle Earrings
Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Dangle Earrings
Amethyst, Diamond, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Dangle Earrings
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, White Gold
1970s Italian Retro Vintage Dangle Earrings
Diamond, Topaz, 14k Gold, White Gold
20th Century Dangle Earrings
Diamond, Opal, 14k Gold, White Gold
2010s Hong Kong Art Nouveau Dangle Earrings
Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold, White Gold
2010s Thai Contemporary Dangle Earrings
Diamond, Jade, Blue Sapphire, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold
2010s Dangle Earrings
Diamond, South Sea Pearl, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
1990s French Anglo-Indian Dangle Earrings
Bronze, Gilt Metal
1960s Italian Retro Vintage Dangle Earrings
Diamond, Sapphire, 14k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold
1930s Portuguese Art Deco Vintage Dangle Earrings
18k Gold
2010s French Artisan Dangle Earrings
Gold Plate, Bronze, Gilt Metal
Mid-20th Century American Contemporary Dangle Earrings
Pearl, Freshwater Pearl, 24k Gold, Gold-filled, Gold Plate
20th Century Dangle Earrings
14k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Modern Dangle Earrings
Peridot, Sterling Silver
2010s American Contemporary Dangle Earrings
Amethyst, Chrysophrase, Diamond, Peridot, 18k Gold
2010s Victorian Dangle Earrings
Diamond, Emerald, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold, Rhodium, Sterling Silver
2010s Italian Modern Dangle Earrings
White Diamond, White Gold, Gold, 18k Gold
2010s American Contemporary Dangle Earrings
Diamond, Quartz, Topaz, Blue Topaz, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Artisan Dangle Earrings
Moonstone, Kyanite, 14k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Artisan Dangle Earrings
Tanzanite, Tourmaline, Multi-gemstone, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s Contemporary Dangle Earrings
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
2010s Thai Art Deco Dangle Earrings
Diamond, Turquoise, Gold, 14k Gold, Enamel
2010s Italian Classical Roman Dangle Earrings
Amethyst, 18k Gold, Gold
Early 20th Century European Jugendstil Dangle Earrings
Diamond, 18k Gold, Silver
1940s Australian Modernist Vintage Dangle Earrings
Black Opal, Opal, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s Thai Contemporary Dangle Earrings
Diamond, Opal, Ruby, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
1980s Italian Modernist Vintage Dangle Earrings
18k Gold
20th Century French Dangle Earrings
Gilt Metal
2010s Italian Modern Dangle Earrings
Tourmaline, Rubelite, Peridot, White Gold, Yellow Gold, Gold, 18k Gold
2010s American Contemporary Dangle Earrings
Diamond, Topaz, Blue Topaz, Larimar, 14k Gold
2010s Hong Kong Dangle Earrings
Amethyst, Diamond, White Diamond, Purple Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, White...
2010s American Contemporary Dangle Earrings
Amethyst, Diamond, White Diamond, Garnet, Peridot, Gold, 18k Gold, Yello...
2010s Artist Dangle Earrings
Aquamarine, Chalcedony, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Dangle Earrings
Diamond, Blue Sapphire, White Gold, 14k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Dangle Earrings
Diamond, Emerald, 14k Gold, Sterling Silver
Early 20th Century Unknown Edwardian Dangle Earrings
Pearl, Star Sapphire, 10k Gold, Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Dangle Earrings
White Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
2010s Italian Art Deco Dangle Earrings
Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow 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.