Dangle Earrings
1950s Vintage Dangle Earrings
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
1990s French Dangle Earrings
Gilt Metal, Rhodium
1950s Unknown Vintage Dangle Earrings
Diamond, Tourmaline, Gold, White Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
1990s Italian Modernist Dangle Earrings
Citrine, Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
1990s Asian Dangle Earrings
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, Platinum
1950s Italian Retro Vintage Dangle Earrings
Coral, Diamond, Sapphire, 14k Gold, Rose Gold, Silver
1950s Italian Retro Vintage Dangle Earrings
Coral, Diamond, Sapphire, 14k Gold, White Gold
1950s Italian Retro Vintage Dangle Earrings
Onyx, Tourmaline, 9k Gold, Rose Gold
1990s American Art Deco Dangle Earrings
1950s Italian Retro Vintage Dangle Earrings
Diamond, Quartz, Ruby, 9k Gold, Rose Gold, Silver
1990s French Art Deco Dangle Earrings
Citrine, Diamond, Gold
1990s Italian Modernist Dangle Earrings
Diamond, White Diamond, Onyx, Quartz, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
1990s European Art Deco Dangle Earrings
Diamond, Emerald, Platinum
1990s French Dangle Earrings
Gold, 24k Gold, Gold Plate
1950s Italian Retro Vintage Dangle Earrings
Diamond, Emerald, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, 9k Gold, Rose Gold, Silver
1990s American Modern Dangle Earrings
1990s Dangle Earrings
Quartz, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
1990s American Dangle Earrings
White Diamond, Yellow Diamond, Pink Diamond, 18k Gold, Gold
1950s Retro Vintage Dangle Earrings
Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, 14k Gold, Rose Gold
1990s Finnish Dangle Earrings
Pearl, Yellow Gold, 14k Gold
1990s Dangle Earrings
Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold
1990s Unknown Modern Dangle Earrings
Diamond, Peridot, 14k Gold
1950s American Vintage Dangle Earrings
Excellent condition.
1950s American Vintage Dangle Earrings
1950s American Vintage Dangle Earrings
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.