Dangle Earrings
1910s Austrian Art Deco Vintage Dangle Earrings
Diamond, 18k Gold
Early 2000s American Contemporary Dangle Earrings
Diamond, Morganite, 18k Gold, White Gold
1990s Contemporary Dangle Earrings
Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Early 2000s Italian Artist Dangle Earrings
Chalcedony, Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold
Late 20th Century Italian Art Nouveau Dangle Earrings
Diamond, White Diamond, Emerald, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold
Early 2000s American Contemporary Dangle Earrings
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
1950s Unknown Vintage Dangle Earrings
Diamond, Emerald, Platinum
20th Century French Dangle Earrings
Gilt Metal
Late 20th Century Modern Dangle Earrings
Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold
20th Century French Dangle Earrings
Gilt Metal
1950s Swedish Retro Vintage Dangle Earrings
18k Gold
Mid-20th Century Dangle Earrings
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
Early 20th Century Unknown Art Deco Dangle Earrings
Crystal, Rock Crystal, Sterling Silver
Early 2000s French Baroque Revival Dangle Earrings
Mid-20th Century Italian Art Deco Dangle Earrings
Diamond, White Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, 9k Gold,...
1970s Italian Retro Vintage Dangle Earrings
Diamond, Onyx, Turquoise, Platinum
Mid-20th Century Italian Art Nouveau Dangle Earrings
Emerald, Ruby, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold
1940s Unknown Art Deco Vintage Dangle Earrings
Diamond, White Gold, Platinum
1930s Swedish Art Deco Vintage Dangle Earrings
Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold
Early 2000s Unknown Modern Dangle Earrings
Diamond, White Diamond, Emerald, Sapphire, Pink Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold...
Early 2000s Italian Artisan Dangle Earrings
Amethyst, Blue Topaz, Sterling Silver, Yellow Gold
1990s Italian Art Deco Dangle Earrings
Diamond, Emerald, Jade, Gold, Enamel
1910s Austrian Art Nouveau Vintage Dangle Earrings
14k Gold, 24k Gold
1950s Italian Retro Vintage Dangle Earrings
Diamond, 9k Gold, Rose Gold, Silver
Late 20th Century Italian Art Nouveau Dangle Earrings
Diamond, White Diamond, Turquoise, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
1970s Vintage Dangle Earrings
14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Early 2000s Dangle Earrings
Citrine, Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
20th Century French Dangle Earrings
1990s French Modernist Dangle Earrings
Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
1930s Vintage Dangle Earrings
Diamond, Ruby, Platinum
1930s French Art Deco Vintage Dangle Earrings
Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold, Rose Gold
Mid-20th Century Italian Art Deco Dangle Earrings
Diamond, White Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, 9k Gold,...
20th Century Dangle Earrings
Gold, 10k Gold, Yellow Gold
20th Century Dangle Earrings
Amethyst, Marcasite, Onyx, Sterling Silver
1980s Thai Art Deco Vintage Dangle Earrings
Diamond, Emerald, Jade, Ruby, Gold, Enamel
Early 2000s American Artisan Dangle Earrings
Turquoise, Coral, Sterling Silver
Early 20th Century Art Deco Dangle Earrings
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
Late 20th Century Italian Art Nouveau Dangle Earrings
Diamond, White Diamond, Onyx, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold
1950s Italian Retro Vintage Dangle Earrings
Diamond, Emerald, Onyx, Ruby, 9k Gold, Rose Gold, Silver
Late 20th Century American Contemporary Dangle Earrings
Cultured Pearl, Druzy, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
1960s American Vintage Dangle Earrings
Coral, Diamond, Turquoise, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Gold
1960s Italian Retro Vintage Dangle Earrings
Diamond, Emerald, Onyx, Platinum
20th Century Dangle Earrings
Amethyst, Pearl, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
20th Century American Modern Dangle Earrings
Diamond, Platinum
1980s Italian Vintage Dangle Earrings
Diamond, Gold
1910s British Edwardian Vintage Dangle Earrings
Diamond, Platinum
20th Century American Modern Dangle Earrings
Aquamarine, Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
1920s German Art Deco Vintage Dangle Earrings
Diamond, Onyx, Natural Pearl, 18k Gold, White Gold
Early 2000s Italian Artisan Dangle Earrings
Amethyst, Sterling Silver
20th Century Dangle Earrings
Onyx, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Late 20th Century Italian Retro Dangle Earrings
Diamond, Emerald, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold
Early 2000s American Artisan Dangle Earrings
Turquoise, Sterling Silver
Early 2000s American Artisan Dangle Earrings
Turquoise, Sterling Silver
20th Century North American Art Deco Dangle Earrings
Diamond, Jade, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold
Late 20th Century Spanish Dangle Earrings
Citrine, Diamond, Emerald, White Gold
Early 20th Century French Dangle Earrings
Diamond, 18k Gold, Platinum
1960s Modern Vintage Dangle Earrings
Diamond, South Sea Pearl, 18k Gold
1990s Italian Dangle Earrings
Crystal
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.