Dangle Earrings
Late 19th Century Italian Georgian Antique Dangle Earrings
10k Gold, 9k Gold
Late 19th Century French Victorian Antique Dangle Earrings
Steel
19th Century Antique Dangle Earrings
Gold, 14k Gold
1880s English Victorian Antique Dangle Earrings
Late 19th Century English Victorian Antique Dangle Earrings
Sterling Silver
19th Century French Victorian Antique Dangle Earrings
Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold
19th Century Antique Dangle Earrings
Diamond, Pearl, Natural Pearl, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
19th Century Victorian Antique Dangle Earrings
Emerald, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
19th Century British Victorian Antique Dangle Earrings
Silver Plate, Sterling Silver
19th Century British Victorian Antique Dangle Earrings
9k Gold, Yellow Gold
1850s English Victorian Antique Dangle Earrings
Diamond, Yellow Gold, Gold, Silver
19th Century Retro Antique Dangle Earrings
Emerald, Opal, Pearl, Black Pearl, Gold, Yellow Gold, 14k Gold, Rose Gold
19th Century British Aesthetic Movement Antique Dangle Earrings
Sterling Silver
19th Century British Victorian Antique Dangle Earrings
Pearl, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold
19th Century European Art Nouveau Antique Dangle Earrings
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Late 19th Century Victorian Antique Dangle Earrings
Diamond, Sapphire, Gold
19th Century Antique Dangle Earrings
18k Gold
Mid-19th Century British High Victorian Antique Dangle Earrings
Yellow Gold, Gold, 18k Gold
1890s Edwardian Antique Dangle Earrings
Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
1860s British Victorian Antique Dangle Earrings
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Late 19th Century Antique Dangle Earrings
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
19th Century Unknown Victorian Antique Dangle Earrings
Enamel, Gold, 14k Gold
19th Century Unknown Victorian Antique Dangle Earrings
Diamond, Pearl, 9k Gold, Gold
1870s American Late Victorian Antique Dangle Earrings
Diamond, 14k Gold
1890s Antique Dangle Earrings
14k Gold, 18k Gold
Late 19th Century British Victorian Antique Dangle Earrings
15k 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.